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.
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 : )
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.
At age 92, I would really lean away from surgery if at all possible. Does you mom want palliative care?