Urinary Stress Incontinence

Morbidly obese women are at risk factor for urinary stress incontinence—a condition where it becomes difficult to control one's urine. A large, heavy abdomen and relaxation of the pelvic muscles due to morbid obesity may cause the valve on the urinary bladder to weaken or leak when coughing, sneezing, or laughing.

How does bariatric surgery improve Urinary Stress Incontinence?
Bariatric surgery has been found to improve urinary stress incontinence when less weight is on the bladder.

What success have patients found through bariatric surgery?
A 2000 study of 500 patients showed 97 percent resolution of urinary stress incontinence in patients after gastric bypass surgery.