Incontinence and vaginal tape (TVT)

[cheshirecat]

Hi - I have suffered from stress incontinence for some time now and have been offered the operation to implant a 'sling' of vaginal tape to put an end to all my problems.

Has anyone any experience of this operation?

[Nagging Nora]

Since starting the menopause I've also struggled with stress incontinence. I have tried to manage it on my own and have never heard of this. However having read about it on the internet it sounds interesting. I too would be interested to hear of anyone who has experienced this operation and if so how successful it's been. If it works it could be wonderful!

[cheshirecat]

Hi Nagging Nora (love it!!)

I'm a bit further down the line with this now and have just reposted my question under Talkcontinence, Bladder problems, Getting treatment and am waiting for a reply. Hopefully we'll get more replies from this more specific section.

Hilary

[cheshirecat]

Ignore the last posting I've made - I've now started a new topic under Bladder Problems called 'TVT for Stress Incontinence - Is It Safe?'
Sorry!!

[Nagging Nora]

cheshirecat - thank you for letting me know that you've moved the post into the continence forum under bladder problems. I will keep an eye on this for any further information since I too am very interested in this topic.

[cheshirecat]

Hi - glad I have at least one person like me who is interested in knowing more about TVT and whether it's a good or really bad idea!!

Heard from the solicitor today so hopefully I will speak with the lady in the article soon, and will report back on under that topic.

[gabriellap]

Do pelvic floor exercises every day. Do as many as possible, and as often as possible - the more the better. Hold and release as if you were stopping your wee mid-flow. This will help a lot.