Small Drip After Advance Sling Operation -- What Is Next -- Can A SLING Be Adjusted?

(I found a thread to post a reply on, but left it to update my profile. I forgot to drop breadcrumbs, and have not been able to find it again.)

I had the ~moderate AdVance sling operation (the one that doesn't use any screws). Is there an way to "tweak-adjust" the sling, to put more pressure against the urethra?

The drip rate is only 5 – 10+ drops per day, enough to make yellow spots on my shorts; or, weirdly, if I sleep real soundly, A LOT MORE can leak out. I do take a sleeping pill at night, but most of the time my body wakes me to void -- I could've been dog-tired when it happened.

After the prostatectomy, I could pee like a racehorse. After the sling operation, I still have a real healthy stream. BUT, I have to go when the urge hits – I can’t put things off with a full bladder. And, it has taken time to get used to a HAIR-TRIGGER. I have to be cognizant of my situation – of my aim. Even at 3-½ months post op, especially when sitting, I have to hold my aim steady. I have peed on & above the seat, and between the seat and toilet. (I think everything in my bathroom has my DNA on it. When all this started, I made the decision not to bring anything into the bathroom with me to read.)
I have to be aware of PREMATURE PEEEUURRATION!)

I wear a pad at night, and sometimes during the day. I was hoping that was behind me.

I’ll find out if there are any options at my next doctor visit, which is in December -- for a digital exam! I thought that was over with, too! It seems cancer cells can return to the site/scene of the crime. Go figure!

Has anyone had a sling adjusted?

Many thanks, TG.
I called back in tears when I realized I was leaking. I then concentrated on milking it down, from the start of the sling, to the end of the urethra, several times. That helped.

Another thing: ever since the sling operation, my scrotum feels chapped -- just the skin -- tender when touched, or when it brushes against the legs -- all the time.
There's no difference in the appearance -- no redness. The skin is just tender to touch, I believe a nerve was nicked when the sling was installed.
I can live with that, knowing there's nothing wrong.
I have no recourse. I forgot to send in the warranty card within the allotted 10 days.

We have come a long way. Coming home after the prostatectomy, 12/30/08, I was in a sea of urine. URINE EVERYWHERE! And, you are correct, we are the fortunate ones to have the minimal problems we have today. (Also, to have lived in a place, and at a time when these operations are routine.)

Many thanks for your reply. Frank.

When I feel less squeamish, I'll look for the link you posted, for the video of the AdVance Sling operation. (They had me in stirrups!)