Incontinence: Myself
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Stress Incontinence
Asked by K.W. from York
on August 30, 2009
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I saw my Gyn. about stress incontinence, I leak when I exercise. She wants to put in a TOT sling, I am very worried about the procedure and wondered if anyone had exp...
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- Has your doctor suggested "pelvic floor physical therapy" ? Maybe something like that would help, before you go to a surgical option?
- Hi K., The first time I tried our new tampoline was a very embarassing moment. After that I went on it when no one was around and after I went to the bathroom. In t...
- Nan made me giggle, i have leaked on the trampoline twice! I was told that it was from four pregnancies and there was not much i can do about it. I did not realize t...
Urinary Incontinence
Asked by J.D. from Washington DC
on June 9, 2009
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After years of putting it off and trying keigles and other exercises, I have to have surgery for urinary incontinence from my pregnancy. The doc wants to do the TVT (...
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- My mother had this done last year. She had a bad experience where she had to catheterize herself for weeks afterwards. And she occassionally still does when she gets...
- Have not had it done but am looking into it. My dr. said it takes a week of bedrest although she'd rather it be a week and 1/2 after surgery. After that, no lifting ...
- I am so sorry to hear this, i am glad to hear that there is something that can be done, i think that we all have that problem after children. kegals kegal kegals is t...
Incontinence and Genecare TVT Procedure?
Asked by M.B. from Denver
on June 19, 2008
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After 2 kids my bladder has not been the same. I have "overflow," "stress" and "urge" incontinence. I'm leaky and doing Kegels is not helping. Has anyone heard of a tr...
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- I didn't have the procedure that you mentioned, but I have had a vaginal sling put in to help with the incontinence and it has been the best. I have no leakage when I...
- Hi M., I am a physical therapist so I know a little about what can be done for you instead of surgery. Although this field is not my specialty, a physical therapist ...
- I UNDERSTAND WHAT YOU ARE GOING THROUGH I AM 35 AND HAVE TO WEAR PADS EVERYDAY. 4 KIDS 8lbs 3 oz--9 lbs 9 oz --11 lbs 7.5 oz--and 8 lbs 3 oz the dr that i went to sug...
Sling Surgery for Urinary Incontinence
Asked by J.C. from Chicago
on July 14, 2009
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I'm scheduled to have surgery to have a sling put in to help eliminate urinary incontinence that has bothered me since my daughter's birth. I'm wondering if anyone ou...
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- J., I'm sure you've exhausted your options, but if you haven't tried PT, there's a wonderful place in Park Ridge. Kamin PT specializes in women's pelvic floor issue...
- My MIL is very happy with her sling. You do have to take it easy for a period of time afterwards, but that goes for any surgery, so I'm sure that comes as no surprise.
- I suffered the same problem after the birth of my son due to my bladder prolapsing in labor. My doctor told me that at some point I may want to consider the surgery, b...
Bladder Surgery with the Urethral Sling Did Not Seem to Work, Post 5 Weeks
Asked by L.P. from Boston
on May 1, 2008
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Any one had the urethral sling for bladder incontinence done? How long did it take for it to work?
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- Hi, L.. I have not had bladder surgery, but I may be able to help you and anyone else who experiences unwanted leaking. Our website is http://www.seekwellness.co...
- Im so sorry to hear it. I dont know what your dr told you but it should have worked immediately. I had it done a couple years ago and i have not leaked a single drop e...
- Hi L., I had my surgery done in new bedford, it will be 1 yr ago on july 13th!! It was the best thing i did...it worked right away....they actually had to put the ...
Urology Question
Asked by K.N. from New York
on March 2, 2008
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Hi Moms,
Has anyone dealt with stress incontinence after childbirth? I have two year old twins and have been having intermittent problems since about six months post...
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- I have no personal experience with this treatment, but I have heard from a few doctors that there is a biofeedback treatment for strengthening a woman's pelvic floor m...
- I have had this problem too. Kegels combined with abdominal crunches helps. It seems to come back when I stop doing ab exercises. J.
- I haven't had the problem, but aren't Kegel exercises supposed to help? I think you need to be pretty committed to doing them to get good results. Have you tried them?
Transitioning from Diapers to Underwear at Night - How Does This Work?
Asked by P.S. from Albuquerque
on May 26, 2009
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Hi!
I know I did this with my older daughter, but I truly don't remember how it worked. My son is 31/2 and is totally potty trained during the day. He does really w...
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- We would also take our kids to the potty before bedtime and then around 10:30 pm when we went to bed. It worked for both kids, but my son is nearly 4 (potty trained a...
- Even though he is potty trained during the day, his body may not be ready for it all night. This is common and he will transiton to underwear at night when his diaper...
- It is funny but my son decided when he was going to wear underware at night. I remember we only had a couple pull ups left and I said, hey so do we need to buy more or...
Water Birth? Birthing Chair? Kneeling Birth? Successful or No?
Asked by M.E. from Chicago
on March 11, 2008
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Hi Everyone,
I was hoping that some ladies out there with experience trying alternative birthing positions could share their experience. Specifically, did you use a...
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- Two homebirths with a midwife for me, after a hospital controlled birth. By intuition, I birthed the 2 babies at home on my hands and knees with no instrution for anyo...
- I also use West Suburban midwives and delivered in west suburban's alternative birthing center. It was a fantastic experience. my first baby was in a typical hospit...
- I also had a water birth with West Suburban Midwife Associates, at West Sub (but a few years ago). So I'll save space and say, "what the other posters said." It was a ...
Question for Those with Bladder Sling Experience
Asked by D.J. from Phoenix
on February 17, 2009
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Hello Helpful Mommas!
I am considering having a bladder sling procedure, and would like to know if anyone else has experience with this. The procedure I would have is...
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- I hate to be the bearer of bad news, but not all sling procedures go well. My mom had this done when she was 55, and all was fine at first. After about a week, she g...
- D., I just had the monarch bladder sling about a month ago,. Results have been amazing. I was a little upset at first as I did come home with a cath for the weekend....
- I too had 5 children and I couldn't sneeze, cough, laugh, pick up anything heavy...well, you know the routine. 4 years ago I had my bladder suspended with a sling...T...
Embarrassing but Needs to Be Asked.....
Asked by L.V. from New York
on February 15, 2009
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This is my first pregnancy and I am 22 weeks along (with a boy!). I have been having "urine leakage" problems lately to the point where I have to wear a panty liner an...
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- Well rest assured, you're not the only one. I am 18 weeks with my 3rd (others are ages 12 and 2), and I have the same problem. I didnt have it before I was pregnant...
- L., That is totally normal and probably won't go away until well after you have the baby. I just had my second 3 months ago and it's just stopping. The best thing ...
- Sorry to say but this is absolutely normal! Kegel (pelvic floor) exercises really do help and they will help you regain control after your baby is born, because stress...
