Hi Dr Grief. I am 54, and was referred to local hosp,6/7 months ago with abdo pain, and a vaginal prolapse and rectocele. The hosp said they will not operate, and has only now, referred me on to another hosp, for the prolapse. I recieved a letter, from that hosp, saying my app't is in late October. Are they leaving it too long to be seen to?. I have had a hysterectomy, and am afraid that, if I get an infection, there is no barrier to prevent the infection fron going into the abdo. Can I get peritonitis from being left so long.? ( not to mention pain). Thankyou, for your advice. Gene.