Urinary incontinence
Surgery for stress incontinence: what to expect
What should you expect with surgery for stress incontinence?
One-line answer
Most procedures, like a midurethral sling, are outpatient and take under an hour. You'll likely go home afterward.
In more depth
Light activity is fine after a few days, with no heavy lifting for a few weeks. Some burning or slow urine flow at first is common. Most women notice fewer leaks right away.
When Gilmer patients should call
Book a visit if you leak with coughs, laughs or exercise and pelvic floor therapy hasn't helped enough; a sling procedure may be the next step.
Care for Gilmer families
Our Jasper Clinic welcomes Ellijay-area patients for visits, testing and follow-up. Surgical care takes place in Marietta, with follow-up visits back in Jasper.
Request a visit at Advanced Urology to go over your options.