THE UROLOGY GROUP
Walter M. O'Brien, M.D., Kevin P. O'Connor, M.D., Nicholas G. Lailas, M.D.
Gregory Schenk, M.D., Darlene Gaynor, D.O.
Julie Spencer, C.U.N.P., Kristin Tamburro, C.F.N.P., Marilyn Wiseman, C.F.N.P.

19415 Deerfield Avenue, Suite 112, Lansdowne, VA 20176 703.724.1195
1860 Town Center Drive, Suite 150, Reston, VA 20190 703.480.0220

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POSTOPERATIVE INSTRUCTIONS
STRESS INCONTINENCE PROCEDURES

  • Recommend walking, avoid long walks, and you may slowly walk up stairs.

  • No strenuous exercise x 6 weeks.

  • If there is a dressing on your abdomen and/or packing within your vagina, you may remove it the next morning.

  • Nothing in the vagina, and no intercourse for six weeks.

  • No lifting greater than 10 pounds for six weeks.

  • Do not drive within the first 48 hours, nor should there be any driving with narcotics or with pain.

  • Expect vaginal spotting/small amount of bleeding (2-3 pads per day) for 1-2 weeks.

  • Call if unable to void or increased pain or fever.

  • No baths for four weeks.

  • You may shower.

  • There may be two small wounds at the pubic bone area or at the inner thigh area which may become bruised and that is normal.

  • If you have a catheter in place, empty the bag as directed and call if you are having uncomfortable bladder spasms.

  • Otherwise, void every 3-4 hours and do not strain to void.

  • Notify your physician regarding any temperature over 101°F, burning on urination, increased redness, swelling, or discharge from the incision sites.

  • Call your physician to schedule a postoperative appointment.