i had the sling operation on halloween of 2009. i used to hv leaks most of the time. it was very annoying and i had to constantly change myself.  after the operation, i am dry, but hv urge incontinence without any warning. i do very well during the day and take meds for this, but after sleeping at night, when i wake up it just flies out of me, no warning.  i had my urethrea tied up in the sling.  i guess it's better than before. i don't travel anymore since you sometimes hv to wait on a line for the airplane bathroom and i'm not sure i could do that. i'm   76 yrs old (and 1/2 lol) and don't mind not traveling anymore.  i hv osteoarthritis and now hv been diagnosed with gouty arthritis, which means i get swelling and pain anywhere on any day.  pills, pills, pills.  i just try to go with it.

The same happens to me, involuntary leaking. My bladder gets to a certain level then just empties with no warning. I also have urgency. I had my sling done 2 years ago and i'm now looking for a surgeon to remove my sling. I am doing pelvic floor exercises 3 times a day, a little better but hasn't helped the involuntary leaks. I hate this and i'm depressed as it has taken over my life. I am in talks with two uro's and neither are keen to remove the sling. I want it out, continue with pelvic floor and possibly have bulking agents put in. All talks at the mo, but i wished i had never had the sling done.