HOW WILL THE SLING BE PLACED IN MY BODY?
The sling placement is usually performed in an outpatient surgery that takes less than an hour. The sling placement requires only an incision in the vagina. No abdominal incisions are needed.
Your doctor will place the sling through the incision in your vagina and position it under your urethra. The ends of the sling will be attached to your pubic bone with two miniature screws, which are hidden in the bone.
Your doctor will tell you how to prepare for the surgery and explain the procedure and the associated risks. Be sure to ask your doctor any questions you may have.
WHAT CAN I EXPECT AFTER THE SLING IS PLACED?
Your doctor may insert a catheter through your urethra to drain urine from your bladder. It is usually removed in a day or two. Your vagina may also be packed with sterile wound dressing.
Your doctor may prescribe antibiotics for five to seven days to prevent infection.
Pain from the procedure is usually minimal. Your doctor may prescribe appropriate pain medications. Some pain from surgery is normal and to be expected. However, if the pain is severe or lasts longer than expected, it may be a sign of complications, so contact your doctor immediately.
You can return to limited physical activities one to two weeks after surgery. You should avoid sexual intercourse and heavy straining and lifting for approximately six weeks after surgery.
You may have specific limitations to activities defined by your doctor. Your doctor may also provide you with additional information about how to take care of yourself after
surgery.
