bladder problems w/ hyst

I am currently considering having a hyst done. I have questioned two known hyst vets and one general surgeon and my own obgyn. One of the hyst vets said that she and two other women she knew had bladder problems after the hyst. She said that unexpectedly when laughing, coughing, etc. she would have an accident. She also said the other ladies went back to have more surgery on the bladder. She said she has to wear a pad daily, to be safe of accidents.
The other hyst vet and general surgeon did not know of these problems being associated with having a hyst.
Has anyone had any problems after a hyst of any kind. If so, could you please elaborate.
Very concerned and confused,

W.E.

Hi mewe96,

I'm 16 months post op from a TAH/BSO and have not had any bladder problems. That said, there are ladies posting here at Hystersisters who have had bladder problems post hyst. I don't know how common this is.

Are you have bladder difficulties now? Is that why you are concerned about potential problems post hyst? Please ask your gyn how often his/her patients have bladder problems post hyst. That might help ease your mind.

Sending hugs your way.

Beth

Hi mewe96,
I am over 3 yrs Post-op & have been experiencing urgency that wasnt there before. There are several studies showing that this surgery can lead to a higher risk for incontinence...here is some more info:

Before You Have A Hysterectomy:
http://womenshealth.miningco.com/cs/...sterectomy.htm

What You Don’t Know Can Hurt You: Knowledge Is Power In A Doctor/Patient Relationship:
http://www.obgyn.net/displayarticle....ort/comfort006

Abdominal Hysterectomy, Trends, Analysis: http://www.obgyn.net/ah/articles/special_5-99.htm

Retaining The Cervix at the time of Hysterectomy: http://www.icsoffice.org/publication...RS/QOL/319.htm

Understanding Hysterectomy-Dr. Susan Tannenbaum:
http://www.uhmc.com/tgynst02.htm

Hysterectomy associated with urge incontinence: http://www.womens-health.org.nz/whws...tm#hysterect62

Hysterectomy increases risk of urge incontinence:
http://www.orgyn.com/news/2002/week_...my_increas.asp

Discusses the special balancing concerns of the first three months after a hyst:
http://www.geocities.com/NoLinks/balpo.htm

Urethral Syndrome:
http://www.duj.com/cystitis.html

Health Services Research on Hysterectomy and Alternatives:
http://www.ahcpr.gov/research/hysterec.htm

Hysterectomy-Increases Risk of Incontinence Later In Life:
http://report.kff.org/archive/repro/...kr000817.8.htm

The Impact of Hysterectomy on Sexual Life of Women:
http://www.athenainstitute.com/sciencelinks/acog01.html

The Cervix and Hysterectomy-Dr. J. Glen Bradley
http://www.obgyn.net/women/articles/...anter_0512.htm

Cervix Fact Sheet:
http://www.gcsq.org.au/qcgc/cervix/fact_sheet.asp

Vaginal Vault Prolapse:
http://www.urogynecologychannel.com/prolapse5.shtml

Our bodies are different as are the possible outcomes from this surgery...many here have had no bladder issues while others have....
Good Luck in your research & decision Pls keep us posted...(((((((hugs)))))))

I am sorry to hear that you are confused. Everyone is scared of surgery so you are not alone there. I am two and a half weeks post op and do not have any bladder problems. I had problems before my op with my bladder being blocked by fibroids. Now it feels great to be able to go to the toilet "normally". It used to be such an effort!!! I am feeling great! Remember that problems are not the norm - try to stay possitive.