What to expect

• You may have a catheter overnight.
• For the first days, your stream may be slower or harder to start. This usually improves.
• Leakage often improves right away and can keep improving over the following weeks.
• Soreness between the scrotum and anus is common. A cushion helps when sitting.

Let the sling heal in place

For about 6 weeks, avoid:

• Deep squatting
• Heavy lifting
• Straddle activities: bike, motorcycle, horseback riding

Daily care

• You can usually shower after 48 hours.
• Avoid constipation with fluids and a stool softener.
• No sex until I clear you.

Call right away

Call the office at (516) 535-1900, or go to the nearest emergency room after hours, if you have:

• You can't urinate, or only dribble with a full bladder
• Fever or chills
• Redness, pus, or worsening pain at the incision

Your own instructions come first

Every patient is different. If the instructions you got at your visit or at discharge differ from this page, follow those, and call the office at (516) 535-1900 with any question.