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Re: Sling Procedure

From: Bernard Cristalli MD (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Sat, 4 Jan 2003 09:49:38 -0600 (CST)


At Sat, 4 Jan 2003, JoAnn wrote: >
>I am having a Bladder Sling procedure in a week. My bedroom and
>bathroom are upstairs, I live alone and am concerned about my ability
>to climb stairs.
>
>Also, my Dr. told me (in a brief visit) that it would be a vaginal
>surgery. How do they get to the bladder?
>
>Thank you !

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The bladder is right above (and anterior to) the vagina, so it's very easy to get to it. You'll be able to live quite normally after the surgery, but you'll have to avoid efforts. You'll be able to lift 40 pounds or less for 6 weeks, actually till the post-op. visit.

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Bernard G. Cristalli MD AMACOG AIHP - ACCA - Paris France OBGYN.net Editorial Advisor Urogynecology Editorial Advisory Board http://www.obgyn.net/corresp/cristalli.htm




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