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Urogynecology (Expert Forum)
How much is too much?
Answered by
Lennox Hoyte, M.D. - UroGynecology, Pelvic Surgery
USF College College of Medicine
Tampa - FL
Questions in the Urogynecology forum are answered by medical professionals affiliated with USF Health. Topics covered include overactive bladders, bladder pain, fallen/drooping bladder, bowel urgency, bowel prolapse, cystitis, incontinence, pain with intercourse, rectal prolapse, surgery, urinary urgency, and uterine prolapse.
How much is too much?
by mickeys_girl, Aug 15, 2007 08:12PM
Thank you for taking the time with my question. I am a diabetic and drink alot daily. . .my question is. . .how much is too much ? I drink a good gallon of decaf tea, a sugar free/caffiene free soda and maybe a bottle or two of water daily. Is this a bad thing to be doing ? I have lost control of my bladder. . .was told years ago that having 5 children (10+ lbs each) had caused my bladder to drop and that I would need surgery to fix this. I have heard from others that the surgery doesn't always work and I am uneasy undergoing surgery being diabetic with a history of a heart spasm/heart attack. This is like a catch 22. . .I drink alot but am tired of losing my bladder all the time. . .I have to carry around the largest Poise pads. I have tried the Kegal exercises to no avail. . .any ideas ?? Do you think the surgery is worth going thru ? Thanks for your help !!!
Mickeysgirl
Mickeysgirl
Doctor's Answer
by Lennox Hoyte, M.D., Sep 01, 2007 10:56PM
, Sep 01, 2007 10:56PM
About 50-70 ounces per day of fluid intake is what you need. More or less depending on your weight. The ONLY reason to have prolapse or incontinence surgery is if you have an uncomfortable bulge pushing out from the vagina (i.e., that you can see or feel pushing past the labia), or if you are having urine leakage with coughing/laughing/ sneezing/lifting. In the case of such prolapse or incontinence, the repair surgery can be quite successful and durable, if done correctly.
