I am 52 years old. I was finally put on the list for this operation the other day. Had problems since the birth of my last child 10 years ago and twice the consultant advised me to have it done but I kept reading all the scare stories around it and put it off. The stress incontinence is now so bad and affecting so many aspects of my life that I have finally given in and am going for it. Then reading the Mail on line today there was yet another scare story around this procedure. 'Experts say it's safe. So why is this incontinence op leaving many women in such agony ?'. So once again feeling very nervous about it. Anyone out there got positive stories regarding this procedure . Especially those out there who had it done years ago. Does it affect your sex life ? .
Also the consultant told me that before the op I will have to see a continence adviser to be taught how to self catheterise myself after the operation as I might need to do this for up to 2 weeks afterwards. Has anyone any experiences of this ? Must admit took a lot for me to finally agree to this and I really have to have it done but now getting really worked up about it all.
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karmaz · 07/07/2015 16:52
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