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Grand Magnate
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Jun 22, 2008 at 06:57 PM
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I just had surgery on Friday for urinary stress incontinence. It has been a problem for me since my youngest child was born 14 years ago. (I think he wanted to drag my pelvic organs with him)....So, I have a mild uterine prolapse.
At that time, when he was about 2 the doctor wanted to do a hysterectomy. Then, a few years ago I saw another doctor who wanted to do a more invasive vaginal repair job as well, along with a sling. This doctor did a relatively new procedure called TVT (Tension free vaginal tape surgery). It is a minimally invasive procedure that puts a sling made out of mesh tape to hold your urethra in place. It is done vaginally. I am recovering nicely, a little sore but not bad at all. I'm so glad I waited until I found a doctor who would work with my need not to have an invasive procedure or remove organs unnecessarily. I am so excited. Today I coughed and guess what? NO LEAK LOL __________________  [/url] |
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Legendary
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Jun 22, 2008 at 08:40 PM
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I have had the sling and it failed within a year. not a mesh sling though. I had to go back and have the mmk done. they stitch the bladder to the pelvic bone. was an open thing but I love love love it!
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Wise Elder
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Jun 23, 2008 at 01:24 AM
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It is good to hear that you had a good experience with your surgery (and doctor)....... I will be having surgery tomorrow morning at 10 am to deal with the same problem, plus some... your word have given me much needed peace.
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Legendary
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Jun 23, 2008 at 01:38 AM
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That's such good news. Yay for being able to cough again, worry free.
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Jun 23, 2008 at 03:40 PM
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All that from deciding to have kids?
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Legendary
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Jun 24, 2008 at 12:43 PM
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yay theres hope for me yet , i havent seen a doc about this yet maybe its time
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Grand Poohbah
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Jun 24, 2008 at 10:00 PM
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Great news. I don't always have a leakage issue, but I did on my wedding day, not much, but when hubby went into grab the garter I was like, uh oh I hope I don't smell too much like urine down there! What a worry!!!
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Wise Elder
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Jun 28, 2008 at 03:58 PM
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How much vaginal bleeding did you have after the surgery?
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