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Post by Delta Dawn on Dec 15, 2016 23:29:03 GMT
melissa our GYN in the group maybe you could give me some insight. I have been referred to a Gyn here in town and that could take a few months. Urology do the surgery as well but the wait time is longer apparently. The problem is now so bad that I either leak or full pee or hold myself physically (TMI sorry) until I get to the bathroom. It's very frustrating not to mention I go through a lot of clothes with this issue. I am starting on some medication that will relax my bladder and that should help with some of the urgency, but it is 100% worse than it was 2 weeks ago. The bladder itself is on the right hand side of my abdomen and I know it is there because well I am having trouble on that side. (For the sake of readers I am not elaborating further). What is the surgery like? How much does it hurt? Do you bleed or is it a clean surgery? Does it last forever? Is it a day surgery thing or is it an overnight kind of thing. I need some help here. Any information is appreciated. Thanks everyone.
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River
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Post by River on Dec 15, 2016 23:35:54 GMT
No advice, but I'm so sorry you're having these issues! Bladder trouble sucks!
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DEX
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Post by DEX on Dec 16, 2016 0:01:58 GMT
Elannah, I had the surgery 17 years ago. My symptoms were like yours. I had a urologist do mine and I think, at least around here, my GYN referred me to him. I don't know how it is in your area. Where I am Urologists do most bladder repairs.
Immediately following my surgery I had no problems. There was no pain. It was a outpatient surgery procedure. In and out in a few hours. Never had a drop of leakage since then. No bleeding.
Until you have the surgery I suggest getting Depends or some type of "Adult Brief". That will make 1 less thing to worry about.
Good luck to you!
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melissa
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Post by melissa on Dec 16, 2016 0:17:28 GMT
There are several different surgeries and your description is not clear enough to me to allow for me to even guess what it is happening. The bladder does not move within the abdominal cavity. It's likely not your bladder itself that is causing you to believe that. It is dead center.
You will likely have urological testing to determine what your issues are and then they can determine what will be best to treat you.
If it is a surgical repair, whether it is same day or a short stay (as in an overnight, 2 max), will depend on the type of surgery done.
Generally, bladder repairs are not as painful as some other surgeries. For example, an anterior repair (basic bladder lift for cystocele) is less painful to recover from than a posterior repair (rectocele).
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milocat
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Post by milocat on Dec 16, 2016 0:20:19 GMT
My friend was having bladder issues. Leakage and she was starting to prolapse a bit if I remember correctly. She went to some kind of person who basically did a massage/physical therapy on her bladder. No surgery. A couple of sessions it took. She is a teacher who has her Christmas concert tonight or I'd ask her right now what exactly she had done and by whom. I'll ask tomorrow.
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Post by Delta Dawn on Dec 16, 2016 0:20:38 GMT
Elannah, I had the surgery 17 years ago. My symptoms were like yours. I had a urologist do mine and I think, at least around here, my GYN referred me to him. I don't know how it is in your area. Where I am Urologists do most bladder repairs. Immediately following my surgery I had no problems. There was no pain. It was a outpatient surgery procedure. In and out in a few hours. Never had a drop of leakage since then. No bleeding. Until you have the surgery I suggest getting Depends or some type of "Adult Brief". That will make 1 less thing to worry about. Good luck to you! I have a really stupid question and need my Mom to answer it (she had to wear depends for months and she would tell me the truth). I can get some Depends, but are they absorbent enough to handle a full pee if I don't make it to the bathroom in time? I feel so stupid asking this but it's a problem for me. I come in the house, let down happens and I have to go and I mean GO NOW. There is no waiting 3 steps to get to the bathroom or anything. |
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Post by Delta Dawn on Dec 16, 2016 0:27:52 GMT
There are several different surgeries and your description is not clear enough to me to allow for me to even guess what it is happening. The bladder does not move within the abdominal cavity. It's likely not your bladder itself that is causing you to believe that. It is dead center. You will likely have urological testing to determine what your issues are and then they can determine what will be best to treat you. If it is a surgical repair, whether it is same day or a short stay (as in an overnight, 2 max), will depend on the type of surgery done. Generally, bladder repairs are not as painful as some other surgeries. For example, an anterior repair (basic bladder lift for cystocele) is less painful to recover from than a posterior repair (rectocele). I don't think she knows enough yet either so that's why she is referring me to the specialist. She said here both urologists and gynaecologists do the same surgery. Those were her exact words. There is a problem with the right side of it. I can feel something wrong there. I wish I had more information for you, but I don't yet. Hopefully in the new year I will know more quickly. Anyway, I am frustrated. |
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Post by calgaryscrapper on Dec 16, 2016 0:45:02 GMT
Check with your Doctor, Pharmacy and local Home Health store. There might be a Provincial program that you could use to save money on Depends etc.
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