Home Remedies Uti Children

Anyone have urinary tract problems after bladder sling?

Hi. I had a bladder sling put in by my gyno. about 7 weeks ago to hlp remedy stress incontintence. I'm 31 years old, and have 5 children. I had a hell of a time after surgery, went in after not being able to empty even a drop from my bladder at 2 days post-op and had to have a foley catheter inserted and it drained 2 litres right there in the Dr.'s office. He sent me home with the cath for 5 more days. I am now able to go, but always having the feeling I still need to empty more, but can't. Plus, I've had 2 UTI's. Anyone else had this problem(s), and how long should it last before getting back to normal, or will it?! Dr. seems not to be so worried....?

Never had a sling. Voiding dysfunction occurs in up to 25% of those who have had an anti-incontinence procedure. Postop retention is usually transient and as you've found out is treated with an indwelling catheter (Foley) or a straight cath, also called an in & out. Let your doctor know that you feel bladder residual. You may need to straight cath yourself and measure the residual you get. If you truly have retention (greater than 50cc) that continues, long-term self catheratization may be needed. Prolonged retention that doesn't respond to more conservative treatment may eventually require surgical intervention. But try to be patient and give it more time, say 10 more days. But do keep your doctor informed.

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