TVT

[12345-]

Hello I was wondering if anyone has had the TVT procedure I am due to have it in just over a weeks time and wondered if anyone can put my mind at ease regarding this operation, and recovery time afterwards many thanks

[Lynora]

Do you have lymphoedema?

Is this procedure the final resort to control incontinence? I know that some women have had problems, but others have been OK. There may be other groups on Unlocked related to the subject.

[12345- in reply to Lynora]

Hi Lynora, yes I do have lymphoedema too. have I come onto the wrong site then. I know I put up a blog about my experience with Oxford and the LVA operation.

[Lynora in reply to 12345-]

Sorry - must have missed it!

Have you spoken to anyone who has had this procedure? I have a friend in England who had it done in 2008. Sadly, she has been left with a lot of pain - but she had met women prior to her surgery, who said they were fine and much improved.

Where is your lymphoedema? If it’s lower limb, could the procedure exacerbate it?

[12345- in reply to Lynora]

I'm seeing the consultant today so I will ask him about that thank you hadn't even thought it might but I am glad you have said.

[claire_gittins]

I’ve had it done and it was a great success . After the op I found it hard to lie on my side because my pubic bone hurt but that eases in time. I’m sure I could even go on a trampoline and jump around it I tried it !! You will be fine , just look at the outcome it’s fantastic x x good luck 12345-

[12345- in reply to claire_gittins]

Bless you thank you for that, its always good to hear positive, I'm quite active and wondering how long I need to stay in active, I'm hoping not more than a couple of weeks. it has got to the point where I need something done, so don't have much choice or stay like I am which is too nice. my problem is I think I may have urge incontinence too along with stress, I'm seeing the consultant again later today for about the 4th time as I keep getting cold feet, but ill check with him, I'm sure he wont do it if he thinks I'm not suitable depending on what I have, ive been checked twice with the euro-dynamics think its called that, and the first one suggested urge and the second suggested stress, so do think I have both, I didn't think they could fix urge. hey ho booked in for a week tomorrow . thank you though and I'm glad yours was a success.

[LegsEleven in reply to 12345-]

The test you had is called 'Uro-Dynamics' Julie - for Urology - anything to do with our urine. I had the test too, and it's a wonderful diagnostic tool. Hope you get some help.

Tina