Still having leakage after my bladder sling surgery..... :(

[Roxie2007]

I had the Mini Arc bladder sling procedure 2 1/2 weeks ago and I started leaking again this morning.....I'm SO depressed about it! I called my dr. but he's out of town so I have an appt for the 2nd. I have no idea what he's going to say about all this but I know I'm totally sick about it! Has anyone else ever had this happen to them? I had it happen in 2001 when I had a similar surgery but this one was suppose to be new and improved.......

[kuntrygurl78]

Im not at that point yet, but lord knows Im sure I will be in 20 years or less. Im heartbroken for you! I dont know what to say, but I want to send you a hug.:grouphug:

[Bessie]

Roxie,
Do you think that it is part of the recovery process? Did your doctor say that it might happen for the first few weeks? Maybe it just takes a little time for everything to heal and it will stop soon. I hope that it all works out for you. I am praying for you :pray:

[Roxie2007]

HI Country Farm and Kuntrygurl,
The dr. didn't say anything about there being a time during healing that I might begin leaving. Also I'm having some pain in the front of my abdomen. I called my dr. office today and talked with the dr. on call (Not a dr. from the office) and he said the device could have shifted or I'm having retention. Well having had IC for over 30 yrs I know retention when I have it... and this isn't it. Maybe the device has shifted and that's what's causing the pain I'm having. IF it gets worse I may go to the ER but I don't know what they can do for me....I can't take any pain med because that would cause me that would cause me to have a Major IC flare and cause great pain in my esophagus from my Barrett's. So am going to try to tough it out till I see my dr....unless it gets worse then I will go to the ER. Thank you for your thoughts and prayers...........

[Bessie]

You are welcome :)
Please let us know what you find out o.k.?
I pray that your pain lets us and that you won't have to go to the ER :pray:

[dg2901]

Roxie---I'm sorry to hear this. I had my fingers crossed that this was going to be a smooth recovery and a successful surgery.
Dont panic just yet though. It could very well be part of the healing process. If theres any swelling going on, that could cause you to retain a bit of urine in the urethra which would leak out once you got to moving around and/or relaxed a bit, or when the swelling subsided
Do you find you're leaking constantly, or is it sporadic?

Do let us know what the Dr says.
Wishing you well...
Diana

[Bessie]

Hey Roxie,
Just checking to see if you are doing any better? I hope so :)
I hope the leaking has stopped and that your pain is better. Hang in there!!

[Roxie2007]

HI Octoberfarm,
Thanks for asking....the pain is getting better but still leaking :( I see my dr Wed. afternoon so will see what he says then. I'll dread having this surgery again......for a 3rd time!
Happy New Year to you!

[ICNDonna]

I also hope you're doing better.

Warm hugs,
Donna