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Sling Revision for Urine Retention

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grace65790
grace65790

Happy to report for the first time in 7 months, I am emptying my bladder completely!

Had original surgery in August for rectecele and cystecele, with mesh and bladder sling. From the 1st day I could not go, I didn't really have a lot of pain, just being uncomfortable from the bladder. Even though I just had surgery again, not as invasive but still have 14 stitches inside, and will have to be careful for next 6 weeks. I feel so much better, the pressure from a bladder that does not empty will make you misserable.

I didn't have bladder problems before prolapse. Now feet up again, just when I was getting to be more normal. But very thankful that the bladder is working normal.smile

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  • DorryC
    DorryC grace65790

    Posted

    Sorry it took two tries, but that's great that you got help and everything is ok now!

    • grace65790
      grace65790 DorryC

      Posted

      Me to Dorry! I feel great, but because of this site I know to take it easy! Thanks!
  • cookienz
    cookienz grace65790

    Posted

    Thats great news to read, well done you, rest up well. Its amazing how happy we feel when we regain our normal functions. Im so happy after my op last Sept to be able to not have that bulging feeling as well as no longer having to splint to pass a bowel motion. Still now and again have a tiny bit of urine leakage Ive noticed but so much happier than I was
    • grace65790
      grace65790 cookienz

      Posted

      I know you are! Hopefully our repairs will last! Thanks to this site I want be putting out big bags of mulch anymore!

      Although I like doing that, I do know better. Thanks!

  • Imnotadoctor
    Imnotadoctor grace65790

    Posted

    Good to hear you feel better. Hope you continue to improve. 🌺

    • grace65790
      grace65790 Imnotadoctor

      Posted

      Thank you! Felt great day after surgery after catheter and packing was removed.🐬🐬🐬

  • robyn94818
    robyn94818 grace65790

    Posted

    Did they release some tension on your sling?
    • grace65790
      grace65790 robyn94818

      Posted

      Yes, she said she would snip the sling, she also pulled bladder up 3 inches from what I understood. It was suppose to be 10 minute surgery but it took a little more than an hour. Going back for check up tomorrow. I didn't get to talk to her after.

    • robyn94818
      robyn94818 grace65790

      Posted

      That's awesome as great outcome. So many people say on here "I'm not having a sling as once in it can't be altered" - but you've proven it can. Mine seems satisfactory so far. Phew.

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