Mom has a prolapsed bladder. She's 92. Anyone have any experience with this condition? She is going to a urologist this week.
Is this a dangerous procedure to fix? She feels discomfort in her vagina so it has slipped way down. She is going to her appointment with a Patient Navigator, a program that takes seniors to doctor appointments, and helps them to communicate effectively with their doctors.
At age 92, I would really lean away from surgery if at all possible. Does you mom want palliative care?
Be aware that it makes you more prone for Urinary Tract infections. I have read that some women are kept on a low dose regimen of antibiotics to pervent this, but my mom is not. She does suffers recurring infections though.
I would be very skeptical of any doctor recommending surgery and if they did, I would get a second opinion.
As far as having something done for it they will typically have the woman go in and be fitted for a pessary that helps support the bladder. Not dangerous at all : )