Prolapse Bladder

My mother had the hamack put under her bladder for the same problem she has had no problems since having it. I know she was off for maybe 4 weeks from work. S.

Hi!
One of the things that would help is to excerise those muscles.You do this by pulling your tummy in and at the same time making it tight below and I also pull up.Do this as many times a day as you can.
C.
I had the operation done many years ago.Then I got into natural health.It was getting weak (bladder)a few years after.and I just started exercising.there is a machine you can get.But at this time I do not remember the name....I will try to fine for you.

I had a similar problem and I had the procedure called the "TVT". I am so happy, its been 3 years, and I can still laugh and cough and sneeze without having to wear a pad. Not sure if it is right for you, but you should check it out and ask your doctor about it. The recovery is pretty quick. No lifting for 6 to 8 weeks. My GYN sent me to a Urologist. You can go to tvtsling.com, and check it out and other procedures as well. Take care and good luck to you. :)

I know someone who had a different procedure done. She has something that i would compare to a pacemaker surgically inserted in her lower back to help stimulate her bladder muscles. She has a remote control to adjust the frequency. i believe the battery is supposed to last 10 years. I think she was only out of work for a week. not sure if this helps you but i thought i'd pass the info along.

I am in favor of you getting your bladder repaired. I went for about 12 years before I finally got the nerve to get it done. I had many, many years of embarrassment and and should have bought stock in Poise pads. The worse part of the recovery process is not being able to lift for 6 ti 8 weeks. I had my repair done a year ago and have had no problems since. I can now run, laugh, and play with my kids without fear of wetting myself. Good Luck.

I work in the medical profession and my understanding is that this surgery has a lengthy recovery time and you will not be able to lift anything as this can reverse all the work that was done. You sound very young and maybe you would benefit from some physical therapy for pelvic floor strengthening. I would ask your doctor if he/she would refer you to a physical therapist who specializes in women's health. One of my best friends specializes in this area and does wonderful things for her patients.

C., I had the procedure done in 1995. THE ABSOLUTE BEST THING I EVER DID!!! It was such a relief to be "normal" again. My recovery time was about 4 weeks, but I had a hysterectomy at the same time, so I just took it easy. I really felt so much better a lot sooner, but I didn't want to push it. Go have the procedure done. IF I need to have it done again, as my mother did, I will not hesitate. S. T.

I had my bladder tied up 4 yrs ago . it worked fairly good.

Well I have not had the experience myself, but my mother & mother-in-law both have had this problem. It is a surgical procedure to repair. My mother had, what is called, a bladder tuck & my mother had a procedure that mimics a sling. The recovery period for them was several weeks, i.e. take it easy, no climbing stairs, not lifting weight over a gallon of milk. Your recovery might not be as long as theirs. They are both in their 60's. My mom's was caused due to having several children that rested on her bladder while pregnant & my mother-in-law was caused due to having a hysterectomy at a fairly young age.
The procedure, if I recall, is done through a minor incision in the abdomen.
Hope that helps, a little.

Yes, I have had the surgery to correct a prolapsed bladder; don't remember the fancy name for it, but it's a "sling" that supports the bladder so that there's no leaking. I put up with the leaking for 23 years (since my second son was born) because it was only annoying, not really life altering. But it was getting worse, so when I needed another procedure (hysterectomy) I had both procedures done at the same time.
I'm so glad I did because, not only did my health insurance pay for it all, I can cough, sneeze, laugh, run, and even play volleyball again!
Quick recovery? Well, depends on what you call quick and how active you want to be. I had it done on Sept. 12, 2006, was in the hospital overnight, and stayed in bed for 6 days. Off work for a total of 5 weeks (instead of the usual 6) then went back to office work full time, finished packing at home (NO LIFTING), and moved out-of-state on November 1. I understand that's pretty quick recovery for all that surgery! Probably so because I had NO abdominal incision; it was all done through the vagina. That's significant to a faster recovery. I've been doing fine for over a year since the surgery, too.
Before I had surgery I discovered that wearing a large, OB-brand tampon would help support the bladder some. And of course keeping the bladder empty most of the time helps. (That doesn't mean being dehydrated.) Keep drinking liquids anyway!
Before the surgery, you do have to go through a bit of testing to make sure exactly what kind of incontinence you have, because the sling won't help some types. You can get advice from your OB/GYN physician about this.
Because your children are so young and require lifting, you may want to wait a few years, or maybe until after another pregnancy if you want more children. Read as much as you can find about the sling procedure, which is becoming more common. Waiting until you can't stand the problem anymore makes the cure even sweeter!
Anyway, I really sympathize with your problem! I hope this info helps. I wish you well! J. H.

C.,
I had the same problems...so bad I couldn't laugh or anything w/out "leaking". I had a "monarch sling" done from my urologist, what a life saver! It's been a while since I had the operation, but it only took a few days to recover and the outcome has been wonderful! The only draw-back I can see is that now when I do have to "go", it doesn't seem to want to flow very fast. (Dr. says thats normal and sometimes the consequenses of the op) Good Luck with what you decide on...it sure helped me! C. F. from KS

I had a prolapsed uterus, which was also causing the bladder to prolapse. My prolapse was fairly severe and was caused by nerve damage to the pelvic floor muscles during childbirth, so I opted for surgery 8 years ago and chose a hysterectomy rather than a "sling" procedure.

There are non-surgical options, including physical therapy. You can do an internet search for uterine prolapse or cystocele (bladder prolapse) and find quite a bit of information. Eight years ago a lot more of the hits referred to prolapse in livestock, so that's come a long way. lol One website that was there for me 8 years ago, and was a huge support for me before during and after my surgery was hystersisters.com. Their website has grown and changed dramatically, and they even have a forum specifically for alternatives for prolapse. You can send me a private message, but I think you'd find much more up-to-date information here. http://www.hystersisters.com/vb2/link.php?do=browse&c...

Okay - I had to add to this in response to another post. In order to exercise and strengthen your pelvic floor muscles do NOT use your abdominal muscles. In fact, tightening your abdominal muscles can put more pressure on the pelvic floor. When the pelvic floor is exercised correctly, the buttocks and stomach muscles are not involved. The pelvic floor muscles are the ones you use to squeeze your partner during intercourse - great exercise for pelvic floor muscles by the way. ;) I went to a physical therapist after my surgery, and here is a self-test she told me about to make sure you're using the right muscles: Take a tampon and lube it with vaseline - not when you're having your period and don't use a dry tampon. Sitting down, with a mirror, insert the tampon part way and contract the pelvic floor muscles. Done correctly, you should be pulling the tampon up and in, and not pushing it out. The more you strengthen the muscles, the further you will be able to pull it in.

I also used an electrical muscle stimulator as well. It inserted into the vagina and then would electrically stimulate the muscles to contract and relax, and I would use that for a certain amount of time each day.

There are also special weights you can buy to strengthen the pelvic floor, but they don't help much once you're past a certain point according to the PT.