2nd TOT surgery coming up

Had my hyst & first bladder sling 3 years ago. Hyst went great. Sling was new kind (didn't anchor to anything as I later found out). It eroded & I had it taken out 4 mos later. I have been incontinent since. Before the surgery, I just leaked when coughing or sneezing. I can't imagine the money I've spent on Poise pads, but thank goodness for them. I use all sizes for different activities & sometimes the super large don't work on brisk walks. After a few friends have had the tot done this year with very successful results, I am going to have the surgery again. My gyn is going to "tighten" things in my vagina (starting to fall ~ that's why I had my tav ~ prolapse) at the same time my Uro will put the bladder in. Suppose to be outpatient at the hosp next Mon but they may keep me overnight. Should be 2-3 wks off from work then light activity at my desk job when I return & the total recovery being 6 wks. I've nervous, but so ready to get this done. I see alot of good things written here & have been hearing good stories. Any advice would be appreciated!

You are in good company here. I am having surgery next Monday as well. My 1st TOT failed not due to erosion but due to inexperienced placement. Subsequently removed. Now i am having a pubovaginal sling which will be attached to my pubic bone and rectocele repair. I will be preparing by drinking a lot more water and eating more fiber this week. Sunday will be prep day, clear liquids only.

Are you having this surgery done with the same surgeon??

Same surgeon. How about you? He is highly recommended by so many, esp my Internist who I trust. I know so many who have gone to him & had great success. I asked for a sign when I went back to see him & felt that peace. I will pray for you that all goes well. That's a great idea to fill up on fiber this week. My one friend she was very constipated after surgery. What time is your surgery on Mon? Mine is at 12:30. Wish it were earlier but don't want to wait another week. Mine is scheduled for outpatient at the hosp but they may keep me overnight. I kind of hope they do if it'll help with recovery.

I ran FAR away from my first surgeon. I love the one I have now. I am not sure yet what time I'm scheduled for, they will call me Friday afternoon to let me know. I am assuming it will be early morning. When they removed my sling I came home the same day and felt pretty good. This time round I will be staying two days because I am also having a large and difficult rectocele repair.

The pain meds make you constipated as well as the anesthesia tends to put your bowels to sleep so they become sluggish. I have horrible constipation after every surgery and so cannot afford that this time.

Good luck, keep us informed.

Where did you have your first sling removed? I am going to go see a doctor in St.Louis for a consultation to have mine removed.

Good Luck Ladies. I am looking forward to having appointment with Uro next week. I have done ok with my sling, however, I have urge incontinence, so I am looking into Interstim. Have tried all the meds with no luck. I have even doubled up on one and still having problems. Well enought about me. Just wanted to say good luck, speedy recovery and GREAT results!

Had the surgery on Monday. Stayed overnight. Problem with scar tissue from where mesh eroded previously ~ one clot burst & lots of blood but ok after that. It's Wed. I'm lounging around with some slight pain & soreness but ok. Glad I did it ~ just pray the sling is fine this time. Have to pee about every hour. Hope that is just due to surgery & won't continue to be so frequent.

Glad to hear that you are ok. I would love to lounging around right now. LOL! Really, with the surgeon knowing your history, I am sure he did all that was possible with the new sling to make it work for you.

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Originally Posted by katesc Had my hyst & first bladder sling 3 years ago. Hyst went great. Sling was new kind (didn't anchor to anything as I later found out). It eroded & I had it taken out 4 mos later. I have been incontinent since. Before the surgery, I just leaked when coughing or sneezing. I can't imagine the money I've spent on Poise pads, but thank goodness for them. I use all sizes for different activities & sometimes the super large don't work on brisk walks. After a few friends have had the tot done this year with very successful results, I am going to have the surgery again. My gyn is going to "tighten" things in my vagina (starting to fall ~ that's why I had my tav ~ prolapse) at the same time my Uro will put the bladder in. Suppose to be outpatient at the hosp next Mon but they may keep me overnight. Should be 2-3 wks off from work then light activity at my desk job when I return & the total recovery being 6 wks. I've nervous, but so ready to get this done. I see alot of good things written here & have been hearing good stories. Any advice would be appreciated!

Hi Katec,just wondering how long did ur recovery take from 1st bladder sling,did u have any lower back pain afterwards?Im almost 2wks out from TOT,and have back pain dont know why any info is appreciated thanks.Mspat

I didn't have any lower back pain. I had a vag hyst at the same time so was off work for 6 wks. The Dr told me my leaking was the vag healing (it weeps is what they told me). Realized it was getting worse after recovery time & that I was incontinent. Had sling taken out 4 months after surgery. Feel good about this recent procedure & just am spotting which is normal. Can't wait to go back to the Uro in 3 wks for a great checkup! Maybe you're "stiff" from surgery & doing alittle too much at once so feeling that pain. Just take it slow & easy. I'd mention to Dr incase of infection (UTI).