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I believe I have this issue as well! I am 69. My history is complex. First sling procedure done 15 years ago. It worked well for 10 years and then leaking started again. Botox tried, I blacked out in the room after the procedure and they called “code blue”! That didn’t work. Then Bulkamid came on the scene. We tried that, I ended up with an obstruction and in the emergency room 6 months after the injection when I could not urinate. Catheter and surgery to fix. That caused complete incontinence! 6 months later, a second sling, using my own tissue vs mesh. I, like you, leak all day. Never have an urge to pee. Subsequently I don’t drink my fluid.
I am thinking about coming up to Mayo for second opinion. Have heard about artificial sphincter surgery that is now being done for women (for many years, only for men).
I don’t know if I might be a candidate, but am at my wits end with this.

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@vickij1956 hello Vicki. I am so sorry to hear of your problems with incontinence. Seems like you have more than enough complications from the interventions, but I know how this problem has such a profound impact on our well being. I am praying for you and hoping you can get some help. I sure appreciate having someone to talk to. Thank you! 🙏

I just asked my provider to refer me to Mayo in Rochester today, as I am
Unable to see a specialist in our area until August.