Thank you for your information. What is amazing for me and that’s why so many flags went up. I never had any bladder issues they did the test and then said I had bladder leakage! I have strong urination. No leakage no witness no dampness and then she’s gonna tell me that I need a bladder sling. I’m going to get a second opinion.
I too did not pass the urodynamics test for stress urinary incontinence even though I only need a panty liner. I am planning on having a total colpocleisis with hysterectomy at the end of October. My prolapse is severe. I am 76yrs old and having angst about whether or not to do the mid urethral sling for incontinence. Also wondering if it can be done later if I choose not to add the sling at time of hysterectomy and colpocleisis. Looking for anyone's thoughts or experiences with this.
I had the urodynamics procedure and it was more of a discomfort than painful. The PA and nurse who performed it were so nice and made me comfortable. I did not have it done lying down but rather on a special chair with a cutout so if you gush, which at a point I did, it goes on the floor onto towels. It's sterile water that they keep putting in to see if it comes out when you cough. Although fake coughing is nothing like real coughing. But I eventually failed the test and the water came flooding out. So now the surgeon is wanting to put in a mesh mid urethral sling at the same time as my hysterectomy and colpocleisis surgery. I'm not sure if I want to have mesh put in due to it's ability to corrode. Hoping some women will post if they have had to make the decision to have the mid urethral sling and how long has it lasted.
I had LeFort type Colpocleisis surgery 3 weeks ago. (I am 75 years old.) The surgery has already helped several of my problems that I had prior. I was wanting to know from others who might have had this surgery approximately how long I might expect to have discomfort from the stitches and the surgery itself? Other than my very sore "bottom" I feel very good!
Hi @lisalucier, @hopeful33250, @sharnie.
It's been a while since I've posted. Turns out that my UTI started right after surgery but with all the other symptons the DRS over looked it saying everything looked normal. Took the antibotics for a week and continued to have symptons. My OBGYN wanted my Primary DR to hand everything so my primary dr got envolved on Dec 31, 2024 did another urine test and it came back negetative. So she started my on estradiol cream 1g for the 1st 7 days. I'm on day 5 and seem to be having not problems. Once the 1st 7 days are over I'll be using the cream 2 times a week. I just wish the surgeon and my obgyn would have been more concerned about my symptons instead of saying everything looked normal. Thank you for listening to my conerns. Sue
Not sure if this is the right way to do this, but I'm trying to decide whether to do the Colpocleisis or another Sacrocolpopexy. I did my first surgery with a hysterectomy with both a bladder and rectal prolapse repair without mesh. It didn't hold for very long and it was terribly painful given the fact I wasn't able to use pain meds. I recently learned that the stitch that was used actually caused my sense of urinary urgency, which I never had previously. I recently was given Gemtesa and the estrogen cream for my vagina to see if that helps with urgency, although Gemtesa is outrageously expensive and causing constipation. I suffer from bouts of diverticulitis, so having constipation can lead to more problems. I also have a theory that the fact my colon isn't in the proper place exacerbates diverticulitis.
I've read about all of the problems with mesh and am dubious a second surgery will be sufficient to handle my problem given the fact the first didn't work. Magee Women's Research is working on stem cell mesh, but I don't think it's in use yet. I've read that it is a chronic problem and there might be a need for a third surgery down the road. The thought of needing an additional surgery for this is unbearable. I used a pessary for a number of years and it no longer works for me. Everything I've read states the Colpocleisis procedure is more successful, but it's permanent and I'm a young 70 years old and making a decision to give up intercourse for the rest of my life is a big one.
I would greatly appreciate any advice and am very curious to hear from women who have been living with this procedure for many years and whether they have subsequent problems. The doctors quote percentages of success, but does that reflect a few months after surgery or years after?
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I too did not pass the urodynamics test for stress urinary incontinence even though I only need a panty liner. I am planning on having a total colpocleisis with hysterectomy at the end of October. My prolapse is severe. I am 76yrs old and having angst about whether or not to do the mid urethral sling for incontinence. Also wondering if it can be done later if I choose not to add the sling at time of hysterectomy and colpocleisis. Looking for anyone's thoughts or experiences with this.
I had the urodynamics procedure and it was more of a discomfort than painful. The PA and nurse who performed it were so nice and made me comfortable. I did not have it done lying down but rather on a special chair with a cutout so if you gush, which at a point I did, it goes on the floor onto towels. It's sterile water that they keep putting in to see if it comes out when you cough. Although fake coughing is nothing like real coughing. But I eventually failed the test and the water came flooding out. So now the surgeon is wanting to put in a mesh mid urethral sling at the same time as my hysterectomy and colpocleisis surgery. I'm not sure if I want to have mesh put in due to it's ability to corrode. Hoping some women will post if they have had to make the decision to have the mid urethral sling and how long has it lasted.
I had LeFort type Colpocleisis surgery 3 weeks ago. (I am 75 years old.) The surgery has already helped several of my problems that I had prior. I was wanting to know from others who might have had this surgery approximately how long I might expect to have discomfort from the stitches and the surgery itself? Other than my very sore "bottom" I feel very good!
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Not sure if this is the right way to do this, but I'm trying to decide whether to do the Colpocleisis or another Sacrocolpopexy. I did my first surgery with a hysterectomy with both a bladder and rectal prolapse repair without mesh. It didn't hold for very long and it was terribly painful given the fact I wasn't able to use pain meds. I recently learned that the stitch that was used actually caused my sense of urinary urgency, which I never had previously. I recently was given Gemtesa and the estrogen cream for my vagina to see if that helps with urgency, although Gemtesa is outrageously expensive and causing constipation. I suffer from bouts of diverticulitis, so having constipation can lead to more problems. I also have a theory that the fact my colon isn't in the proper place exacerbates diverticulitis.
I've read about all of the problems with mesh and am dubious a second surgery will be sufficient to handle my problem given the fact the first didn't work. Magee Women's Research is working on stem cell mesh, but I don't think it's in use yet. I've read that it is a chronic problem and there might be a need for a third surgery down the road. The thought of needing an additional surgery for this is unbearable. I used a pessary for a number of years and it no longer works for me. Everything I've read states the Colpocleisis procedure is more successful, but it's permanent and I'm a young 70 years old and making a decision to give up intercourse for the rest of my life is a big one.
I would greatly appreciate any advice and am very curious to hear from women who have been living with this procedure for many years and whether they have subsequent problems. The doctors quote percentages of success, but does that reflect a few months after surgery or years after?