Question 1

i'm having a hysterectomy and a bladder lift done with the da vinci arm at the same time. will i have to go home with a catheter?

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Fairly likely: But feel free to check with your surgeon's office or ask him/her in the preoperative area; or you can wait until after the surgery and find out based on whether there is a catheter and whether the discharge instructions talk about catheter care. Best of luck!!

Question 2

i had a full hystorectomy a yr ago why is sex so painful. i also at the same time had a bladder lift. i am only 34. i would rather have kidney stones?

Accepted Answer

Please see your gyn: Who did your surgery, u need an evaluation with cultures, blood work and an ultrasound , u may have adhesions post op or a chronic bladder irritation and u may also need vaginal estrogen and other meds, u may end up needing a scope or robot surg to look for adhesions or other problems, u symptoms  are not normal as u know.

Question 3

i have complications from bladder lift surgery?

Accepted Answer

See Surgeon.: I am sorry to hear about the “complications” you have experienced. However, online consultants will not be able to provide you with specific enough advice. Best to seek follow-up with your surgeon and/or seek additional in person opinions if necessary.  Best wishes.

Question 4

what are the risk to having a hyst, bladder lift, and gallbladder removed all at once?

Accepted Answer

Could be a lot: You will be having 3 procedures hopefully they all go well, risk of prolonged anesthesia, risk of infection or bleeding intra-op or post op. You will have more pain than with just having the pelvic surgery. Risk of blood clot afterwards, but I am sure your doctors will do measures try to prevent that one. Hopefully all of your doctors have discussed the risks.

Question 5

what kind of  bladder lift surgeries are safe and effective? i have heard very little about the mesh and that it isnt good.

Accepted Answer

There are a number: Sling surgeries use a type of tape, tissue or mesh placed under the urethra to keep it in its normal position. The tape surgeries can be brief, but if mesh is placed, deep incisions are involved: it is longer/more hospitalization. Some risk of mesh complications. Retropubic suspension surgery is major surgery where the vaginal wall is sutured to supporting ligaments. All about 80% effective.

Question 6

has anyone had a hysterectomy and bladder lift done during the same surgery?

Accepted Answer

Very common: It is very common to do bladder surgery at the same time as a hysterectomy for patients with incontinence or a prolapsed (falling) bladder. A variety of surgical techniques can be used.

Question 7

i had a lvah and a bladder lift on 12/24/12.today was first day back at work and noticed some bright red bleeding that made me stain myself.is this ok?

Accepted Answer

No: If you see bleeding, call your doctor. He or she can tell you if this is normal or not, but call them to be sure.

Question 8

i've been on detrol, ditropan la, vesicare, enablex, and now myrbetriq for oab for a number of years and had a bladder lift sling surgery done about 12 years ago. however, the frequency and urge have returned with a vengeance!  i am up appx. every 2 hours

Accepted Answer

OAB: You're describing an overactive bladder. If medications aren't helping and voiding on a schedule or "retraining" isn't helpful, you may want to consider other options such as Botox or Interstim. You should see a specialist in female pelvic medicine for an evaluation.

Question 9

numbness and heavyness in legs ,5 weeks post op for vaginal hysterectomy & tvt bladder lift,2 days discovered stretch feeling pain &dr said i have hemorrhage cyst in left ovary. gave me anti inflammatory but my legs is getting worse should i go  back?

Accepted Answer

Repeat evaluation: This sounds like a complex case beyond the scope of a simple answer. I would recommend following up with your surgeon for an evaluation. They may want to consider a Neurology evaluation of the left numbness and weakness to determine if something else is going on contributing to your symptoms

Question 10

what is bladder suspension surgery?

Accepted Answer

Depends on type: It is a procedure to help with stress incontinence. The procedure helps to replace the bladder/urethral angle. It can involve mesh, tape, or suture depending on the procedure.

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A member asked:

I'm having a hysterectomy and a bladder lift done with the da vinci arm at the same time. will i have to go home with a catheter?

A member asked:

I had a full hystorectomy a yr ago why is sex so painful. i also at the same time had a bladder lift. i am only 34. i would rather have kidney stones?

A member asked:

I have complications from bladder lift surgery?

A member asked:

What are the risk to having a hyst, bladder lift, and gallbladder removed all at once?

A member asked:

What kind of bladder lift surgeries are safe and effective? i have heard very little about the mesh and that it isnt good.

A member asked:

Has anyone had a hysterectomy and bladder lift done during the same surgery?

A member asked:

I had a lvah and a bladder lift on 12/24/12.today was first day back at work and noticed some bright red bleeding that made me stain myself.is this ok?

A member asked:

I've been on detrol, ditropan la, vesicare, enablex, and now myrbetriq for oab for a number of years and had a bladder lift sling surgery done about 12 years ago. however, the frequency and urge have returned with a vengeance! i am up appx. every 2 hours

A member asked:

Numbness and heavyness in legs ,5 weeks post op for vaginal hysterectomy & tvt bladder lift,2 days discovered stretch feeling pain &dr said i have hemorrhage cyst in left ovary. gave me anti inflammatory but my legs is getting worse should i go back?

A member asked:

What is bladder suspension surgery?

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