Discharge Instructions for Urethropexy

Urethropexy is a procedure that supports the urethra. A urethropexy is often done to treat incontinence.

Activity

• Do not lift anything heavier than 8 pounds.  (About the weight of one full gallon of milk.)

• Do not do any activity that may stretch the repair area. (This includes squatting and getting in and out of trucks.)

• Do not drive while you are still taking pain medicine.

• You may shower.

• For women- Do not put anything in your vagina for 6 weeks.

Home Care

• Take pain medicines as prescribed.

• Pain medicine can cause constipation.  It is important to not strain.  Use any over the counter stool softener twice a day and drink plenty of fluids.

• For women- You may have some vaginal spotting. This is normal.

Follow-up

Keep all follow-up appointments.

When to Seek Medical Attention

Call your health care provider right away if you have any of the following:

• Fever of 101.5°F (38.6°C)

• Redness or swelling around the incision

• Pain that is not controlled by pain medicine

• Heavy or steady vaginal bleeding

• Unable to pass urine