Is a leaky bladder common?

MonaLyssa33
on 7/26/17 7:42 pm - Minneapolis, MN
VSG on 02/20/17

In the last couple of months I've noticed that I have developed some urinary incontinence. It's not horrible or anything but it definitely wasn't happening before surgery at least to this frequency. I have never had kids and I know that tends to happen to women who have given birth. Has anyone else had this issue?

Highest Weight ~400, Surgery Weight 293, Current Weight 227, Goal Weight 180

Highest BMI: 59.1, Current BMI: 32, Goal BMI: 25

VSG on February 20, 2017

White Dove
on 7/26/17 11:05 pm - Warren, OH

Often you just need keogh exercises.

Real life begins where your comfort zone ends

Gwen M.
on 7/27/17 4:16 am
VSG on 03/13/14

I recommend talking with your doctor about this. Oftentimes urinary incontinence is due to some other underlying cause which is fixable. It's not common from WLS from what I've seen on OH.

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Citizen Kim
on 7/27/17 5:10 am - Castle Rock, CO

I've not seen this as a common problem on here. I would definitely get it checked out.

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jenorama
on 7/27/17 5:22 am - CA
RNY on 10/07/13

My urinary incontinence improved when I lost weight, so I'd say your situation is unexpected. You haven't pulled a muscle or anything? No discomfort? I'd for sure check with your doc.

Jen

MonaLyssa33
on 7/27/17 6:24 pm - Minneapolis, MN
VSG on 02/20/17

I pulled my quad muscles a few weeks ago, but I don't think that would cause this. ;-)

Highest Weight ~400, Surgery Weight 293, Current Weight 227, Goal Weight 180

Highest BMI: 59.1, Current BMI: 32, Goal BMI: 25

VSG on February 20, 2017

H.A.L.A B.
on 7/27/17 8:34 am

only if i drink diet soda or eat too many items with artificail sweeteners. They additives in those drinks and food most likely irritate my bladder. I drink them very seldom now, if any.

Hala. RNY 5/14/2008; Happy At Goal =HAG

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SkinnyScientist
on 7/27/17 9:43 am

You definately need to see an ob/gyn. You could be having an issue with your pelvic floor.

The exercises that White Dove suggested is good.

Also, when I was a little girl, the next door neighbor (a little girl) had problems with constantly peeing her pants. She had a few operations (several times) to tighten her bladder.

RNY Surgery: 12/31/2013; 

Current weight (2/27/2015) 139lbs, ~14% body fat

Three pounds below Goal!!! Yay !  

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