I was told yesterday that I will need this surgery for my bladder. After 3 kids, I am 33 and it is in need of some tacking. Has anyone had this procedure done? If so can you give me some insight on what the surgery consist of and the recovery process. So far what I heard sounds horrible and I am scared.
I have not personally had this done, but know several good friends that have with GREAT success. They had very little down time and just minor dis-comfort. IMO, I would get it myself if I thought it was needed from the their out-come.
Good luck! and Best Wishes!
I had a bladder sling installed two years ago - I love it! I no longer pee down my leg every time I sneeze or laugh or yell! My was done by a urologist and he did it vaginally.
I had the same surgery 6 months after my second child was born. I was so glad to have it done and recovery was easy. I had the procedure on a Friday as an outpatient and returned to work on Monday. I was a little sore for about a week in the groin area and walked a little slow but other then than that have never looked back!
I had this done at 44 and it was no problem. I also had a friend that had it done in her 30's and my mom had it at 70. Best thing I ever did! There is some risk for example a nurse had the same thing done and 6 months later she was still using a catheter. It took me personally about 4 or 5 days. Using the catheter didn't hurt and wasn't that big a deal. The nurse will show you how before you leave the hospital. My mom actually urinated naturally the day she had the surgery!
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It can (and should!) be done laparoscopically. If your surgeon is not experienced in minimally invasive surgery, I would interview other surgeons and find someone who specializes in doing it laparoscopically. I would make sure that the bulk of his or her practice is in doing your procedure this way. If you have it done laparoscopically, your recovery will be far faster and easier than if it is done through open surgery.
This might be helpful - http://www.webmd.com/urinary-incontinence-oab/womens-guid...
I was 30 (I'm 32) when I had this done. I had it done at the same time I had a partial hysterectomy so my experience might be a little different. The worst part of the entire process was the catheter (I really hate catheters though) and it being a little tender when I laughed or coughed. The best part is that I don't pee myself every time I laugh or cough. The down time isn't too bad. Just don't vacuum or lift anything. Seriously don't do it. It is not as bad as it may sound and you will be happy you did it afterward. My friend who had the surgery on a Thursday was back at work on Monday. However, talk to your doctors and really listen to what they say. Every case is different. Don't try to do too much afterward and milk it for all its worth! LOL.
