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Jennifer Sobol, D.O.

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Urologic Surgeon

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posted 05/12/2008, comments (3)

Answering Incontinence Community Questions: How Does Bladder Augmentation Work?

Bladder Augmentation - Reader's Question: If a bladder is augmented, do the bladder muscles stop working completely? Or do they have limited function that won't allow the "new" bladder to empty completely, requiring periodic cathing? This is an excellent question. Several weeks ago, I wrote about options for improving... Read more Chevron

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Kim Gillespie

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posted 05/07/2008, comment (1)

Take the pressure off!

Lifting heavy items, holding our breath and pushing to have a bowel movement are common ways in which we "bear down" to get things done. Bearing down may seem harmless and maybe even necessary, but it's effects can be extremely detrimental. When we bear down, pressure is exerted within the abdominal cavity, pushing... Read more Chevron

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Joe M

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Living With It

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posted 04/02/2008, comment (1)

Introduction

Retired from the military 12 years ago. Enjoy doing woodworking projects and when I'm bored (Quite often) you can find me fishing. I suffered major trauma to my groin area by sitting on a coffee table counter-topped with 3/4" glass. The table and glass broke and cut my colon in 9 different places, my lower... Read more Chevron

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Brandey Pod

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Living With It

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posted 05/23/2007, comment (1)

how should I tell my boss

My boss and I have to go on a 3 day seminal and we will be sharing thesame hotel room. My question is should I tell her That I am incontinentup front and if I do how????Brandey

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Dave

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Living With It

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posted 05/17/2007, comments (8)

Looking for Friends?

Hey guys! How are you? I am writing you just to say hi. I am new here. I am looking for people to chat with that know what it's like dealing with incontinence. I have had problems most of my life. Please say hi if you want to chat. -dave

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