Question for big losers...

[themis 0]

I have a question for 40+ gals who have lost most /all of their excess weight...

If you had incontinence problems when you were overweight, did it reduce or go away after losing the weight? I just have it when I cough or sneeze right now.. that's bad enough... :girl_hug: I know it is linked to being obese, so I was curious if it goes away after the weight loss...

[Guest Leslie2Lose]

I used to have a lot of incontinence problems - it seemed the heavier I was the worse it was. I was on medication for a while it had become such an issue. I'm down 45 pounds and can really tell a difference. I haven't had to take any medication for it since dropping weight. I think the excess weight on your bladder really makes a difference. The docs told me if I lost weight it should improve. They were right in my case.

[HeatherO 7]

I used to have to cross my legs when I sneezed or coughed. It has resolved itself completely. I had a minimal problem before . . . and none now.

[PATCHELTON 0]

My goal is 100 pounds and I have lost 90 of it. When heavy I had a slightly different problem. I didn't leak with sneezing or coughing, I had what I can best describe as a slow leak. It was there all the time, to the point where I had to wear protection. That has TOTALLY resolved with my weight loss.:girl_hug:

[audreym 0]

Banded 09-03-08 and I'm down 33 pounds - Yippeeeee!! The incontinence is one issue I am proud to say has disappeared - Amen!!! Not sure exactly when it resolved itself during the last three weeks, I just all of a sudden realized that I it was not a problem! One of those NSV's people talk about on here!!

[themis 0]

:smile2:Thanks everyone! That's very good news. I wear panty liners all the time, you never know when you have to sneeze! LOL! I can't wait until it goes away. =]