wetpants
One urologist recommend surgery to use a strap to hold my urethra in a better position against my bladder. This requires general anesthesia, and a long recovery period. I have AFib and take lots of heart medication. Should I be afraid of this? Age 80.
7 Answers
ROMOS
Please take your doctors advice on this, no one knows you better than him/her.
I'm due to have one myself shortly, thanks for the future vision.
GOOD LUCK!
| 10 years ago. Rating: 10 | |
Bob/PKB
If the benefits and prognosis outweigh the risks and cost, I'd say go for it!
| 10 years ago. Rating: 10 | |
bustieone
Tommyh
mycatsmom
My late husb had all that, b/c he had surg for bladder cancer, and they took out his prostate. He couldn't pee the conventional way, so he catheterized himself many times.....in public bathrooms, and at home. But wore adult diapers at night.
Wet, try to find someone that had the procedure done, adn ask him how it went afterward. Maybe your doc could arrange for you to talk to a patient that had it.And change your screen name to something more flattering to you.
| 10 years ago. Rating: 6 | |
Vinny
Wow! I had a prostectomy in 2006, and radiation. I don't have a leakage problem other than the first couple months. You at 80, I don't know if I would feel safe with such a painful surgery. My personal feelings is just keep changing them and enjoy life. No need to put yourself through that misery. In my situation, radiation burned my bladder internally, so i have exposed blood vessels that rupture from time to time and I see blood in my urine. No a problem though. Just an annoyance.
Good luck on your decision, you'll make the right choice.
| 10 years ago. Rating: 5 | |
tabber
i agree with Vinny. My mom is 80. I have seen family member over 80 get surgery and have tough and tougher times. I told mom not to get anything that not life or death oriented after 80. i think that's my choice too after 80. enjoy your life! if you must and can get a 2nd opinion from a health oriented practitioner or a chiropractor, who believe, no surgery unless life threatening situation. Good luck and enjoy the flowers, sun, moon, stars, family, friends, cat, birds and dogs. Yippy!
| 10 years ago. Rating: 5 | |
