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Bladder weakness after posterior repair

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linda_05100
linda_05100

I was convinced I had a urine infection but the doctor has ruled that out so now I'm worried something has gone wrong after my posterior repair

I have no pain or discomfort but when I need to pee i get very little warning and then struggle to hold it in

Has this happened to anyone else? I'm 5 weeks post posterior op

The doctor has told me to continue with my pelvic floor exercises and to tell the consultant on my follow up.

Thanks

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  • Jan999
    Jan999 linda_05100

    Posted

    Can I ask linda dud your doctor send a mid stream urine sample off to the lab to be tested for culture and sensitivity?
  • linda_05100
    linda_05100

    Posted

    Hi Matron, yes he sent it off but all has come back clear. He said there were lots of white cells but that wouldn't be concerning due to the recent op x

    • Jan999
      Jan999 linda_05100

      Posted

      White cells indicate infection and I don't like disagreeing with doctors but taking your symptoms into consideration I would have thought antibiotics would be prescribed. They would if you were an inpatient.

  • angela36386
    angela36386 linda_05100

    Posted

    I am also post op and having problems with bladder. The  GP has given me a course of antibiotics but results of urine test will not be back till Monday. I expect you are just as fed up with running to the toilet as i am. I dare not go out! I am seven weeks post op and when I need to pass urine a trickle comes out and then I have press on perineum for another lot to gush out!. By the time i have washed my hands and gone downstairs i feel like I need to go again. Did GP examine you? I was worried that my posterior repair had failed but she said it looked ok. However I still have a bladder prolapse-Ugh! I bet like me you did not anticipate how long a recovery it was going to be. Good luck with getting sorted
    • linda_05100
      linda_05100 angela36386

      Posted

      Sounds just like me! I'm back at work Monday and genuinely worried I might have an accident, I've spent ages planning in my head where the toilets are in each part of the building I might be in sad

    • Ellie1943
      Ellie1943 linda_05100

      Posted

      Try TENA lady! A must if you're at work or out somewhere there's no loo. Loads of women have to use them. I have for some time. on waiting list at mo for surgery. rolleyes

  • welshgirl67
    welshgirl67 linda_05100

    Posted

    Hi Linda,

    I always thought white blood cells means bacteria? Thats what my doctor to!d mean last time I had one. I been taking d mannose powder and no infection since. I do take vagifem also to help with tissue health. X

    • Jan999
      Jan999 welshgirl67

      Posted

      Not necessarily. White blood cells are present if there's infection OR inflammation present. D Mannose isn't recommended for everyone and it should be discussed with a pharmacist or doctor first.

    • steph16921
      steph16921 Jan999

      Posted

      Agreed my white cells were through the roof after my surgery
    • welshgirl67
      welshgirl67 Jan999

      Posted

      This is just my experience and its been marvellous foir me.. It can only be bought from a health shop.my doctor has never heard of it. I always do my research first before using any health product..just my experience anyway ladies and its worked wonders.x
    • Jan999
      Jan999 steph16921

      Posted

      I would expect that steph with all that cutting and stitching 😂 I can remember the days when we didn't discharge patients until they'd had a blood test and their white cell count was within normal limits (those were the days) xx

    • Jan999
      Jan999 welshgirl67

      Posted

      There are some concerns about D Mannose because it can cause kidney problems and affect blood sugar control so it's unsuitable for diabetics however health food staff don't inform customers of these side effects. I'm surprised your GP has not heard about it because this information has been documented in the British Medical Journal amongst other professional journals. xx

    • welshgirl67
      welshgirl67 Jan999

      Posted

      Really matron... I will contact the store about these side effect's and do more research. No my doctor looked miffed by it.say no more lol.

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