On June 21, 2018, I had my urethral sling procedure or "pubovaginal sling" as they call it. I was very apprehensive about this in so many ways. It was, of course, not as bad as I thought it would be.
Now, I'm a pretty private person. I don't really like to talk about myself, but when I was researching this procedure (it took me eight years), I didn't find a whole lot of information...at least practical. There was a lot of negative information, which was part of the reason it took me so long to have it done. So I hope someone will read this blog and benefit from it.
So, I am four days postop, feeling pretty good. I am a little sore with a lot of bruising and a feeling of pressure "down there", which I'm hoping will subside after a couple of weeks. Nothing major. But I have made sure to take it easy and not overdo it...when they say not to lift anything heavier than 10 pounds, I've done that. They said not to bend or stoop, etc, I've done that. I think we women don't like to give in to the idea that we might need help...I definitely don't like that...but I've taken advantage of my family's help and they have been great.
I did go home with a catheter on board, but removed it the next day without any problem. I hope with taking my time with recovery I will be back running in six weeks with no problem!
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