Urinary sling procedure

[blueeyedblonde]

Has anyone had this surgery? I am 45 and have had two babies. Last one was a big one and I think he did me in on this problem I now have. I can drink nothing before any cardio type workout. Wish I could have that morning coffee before my workout sometime. This has become very embarrassing around my workout friends. Just need to know if this is the answer to problem. What kind of recovery am I looking at with this procedure? I am going to the doc at the end of this month. Those babies are 18 and 21. I think it's time.

Christie

 

[ImFiddY]

I'm interested in any help with incontinence. I play tennis and have to wear a liner and sometimes that's not enough. It's just embarrassing. I hate to think I have to wear diapers when exercising.

 

[FiddleFit]

There are physiotherapists who specialize in pelvic floor issues like this. I have a mildly prolapsed uterus which causes stress incontinence with certain high impact moves. My doctor was all gung-ho to simply remove my uterus, but I told her I'd rather give the physio route a try, first. I haven't started yet; been doing physio for my bad hip, first.

So, just an alternative idea to try, if the thought of the surgery doesn't appeal to you.

Sandra

 

[kellymom]

My mom has had this procedure done......3 times. The last one has been successful now for many years. The first two ended up failing over time because of the type of material used (it's improved lots now ). I believe the first few days/week she basically rested all day and had limited activity for a few weeks after. She discovered she was allergic to a spray used after the surgery for the steri strips, called Mastisol, which was almost worse than the surgery itself, so I may be overestimating how long the recovery really is. It was a while ago.....

She's very happy with the third surgery!

HTH,

Kelly

 

[fit44]

If you are considering a bladder sling google mesh erosion.
Here is a link to a forum to help you research further.
http://www.pelvicfloor.com/pwrx/pages/page.jsp?P_SITE_ID=12&P_PAGE_ID=246

Also, you can research mesh erosion on http://www.hystersisters.com/

Here is one article in reference to mesh erosion.
If you search hyster sisters, pelvic floor. com, and the internet you will find many women with similar or worse complaints.
http://blog.syracuse.com/healthfitness/2009/05/mesh_erosion_from_incontinence.html


My bladder rolls forward but is not causing any problems as of yet. After much research, I discovered the synthetic mesh often used for bladder slings can create a lot of problems. The doctor I researched uses bovine collagen and that is what I decided to use when a sling becomes necessary for me. Make sure you know what your doctor is using. I met a woman on another forum who had a synthetic sling that caused a lot of problems, several surgeries to correct, and eventually damage to her bladder.

Here is information on a the bovine graft material. You can read, or watch the interview here.
http://www.obgyn.net/infertility/infertility.asp?page=/avtranscripts/AUGS2003-Mclennan

Pelvic floor forum can also give you more information on bovine grafts for pelvic floor problems.

 

[blueeyedblonde]

Thanks so much for the responses and the info. Keep them coming please. Hope to hear from someone that actually had it done. I think I am far beyond pelvic exercise to fix the problem that's why I need some type of surgery.




Christie

 

[WeatherGirl]

My Mom had that procedure done four years ago and it worked great for her. She had the surgery on a Thursday and went home the next day. I remember that she could have went home that evening after the surgery, but the Dr. wanted her to have a bowel movement before she was released (sorry if TMI!), so we had to eat more and wait until the next day before she could go home. She rested the weekend and really was almost back to her normal self by early that week.

HTH!

 

[lauramangano]

My husband works in the medical device business-specifically urology, urogynecology, and gynecology. Patient outcomes vary mostly because of surgeon experience. This procedure is great but you need to have it performed by a urogynecologist or urologist that has done at least 10-15. They should only be using Prolene mesh for the material. There are approximately 10 manufacturers, AMS, Johnson & Johnson are probably still the two best. Depending on other pelvic floor problems, you may be able to have this done in 20 min under local anesthesia. If you have prolapse of the uterus, rectum, or bladder they will need to fix that at same time and will require a longer procedure. Overall the sling procedure is very successful. (approx 86 % success rate)

 

[jackie7]

My best friend had the procedure done on an out patient basis. She had tried bio feedback and kegels but nothing worked for her. She said that her leakage was severe when playing volleyball, etc. Anyway, she had the procedure and is very happy with the results. If you want me to ask her any questions, just let me know!

 

[fit44]

My husband works in the medical device business-specifically urology, urogynecology, and gynecology. Patient outcomes vary mostly because of surgeon experience. This procedure is great but you need to have it performed by a urogynecologist or urologist that has done at least 10-15. They should only be using Prolene mesh for the material. There are approximately 10 manufacturers, AMS, Johnson & Johnson are probably still the two best.

I agree it is vital to find a urogynecologist with extensive experience.
However, I disagree about the material used.
The link I provided discussing graft material -bovine(all natural) vs synthetic for repairing cystoceles is an interview with my doctor who is a pelvic floor specialist.
The body can reject and break down synthetic material.

I think it is important women understand the side effects of synthetic material long term in the body. The industry also tells women silicone breast implants will not break down in the body. When all along it leaches silicone into the blood stream and begins to disintegrate in the body the moment it is implanted.