WOMENS-HEALTH Messages for April, 2002: Re: 5 weeks postop and bladder still leaking

Re: 5 weeks postop and bladder still leaking

From: Garry Siegel, MD (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Mon, 29 Apr 2002 21:19:37 -0500 (CDT)

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At Mon, 29 Apr 2002, Mikki wrote: >
>I am 5 weeks postop. I had a TAH and BSO with a bladder suspension. I
>am 39 years old. I actually feel great but I am still a bit sore. I
>will say I havent felt this good in years. But my bladder is still
>leaking, after I urinate I stand up and it runs down my legs. I have to
>wear pads all the time. I was hoping to never see them again! Is this
>normal.

Nope.

My dr put me back on dytropan for another month and he said >possible 2 months. But it causes constipation. Last week it had been 7
>days since I'd had a bowel movement. So I have quit taking the
>dytropan. But even when I did take it I still had leakage. One morning
>I woke up and was soaked. The dr checked me and said everything looked
>ok. How long does it usually take for the bladder to heal from the
>trauma of surgery to the point it doesn't leak anymore? Thanks a bunch!
>
>--
>GodLovesMeAnyway
>

the surgery can alter the angle of the urethra (bladder tube), and make emptying fully a problem. It may be worthy of a bit more evaluation at around 2 months from surgery if not on the road to getting better.

Garry

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Garry E. Siegel, M.D., F.A.C.O.G.
Roswell, GA
Private Practice

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