Lawrenceville & Braselton · Overactive Bladder
InterStim for OAB: what happens during the trial?
By Advanced Urology ·
What's the short answer?
In a short procedure, a thin wire goes in near the nerves just above the tailbone.
You wear a small external device and keep a bladder diary.
If symptoms improve enough, you can move to the long-term implant.
When should you see a urologist about this?
Ask about a trial if pills haven't worked for your bladder.
How do visits work for Oconee County?
Oconee County patients from Watkinsville, Bogart and Bishop book with our Braselton clinic on Old Winder Highway. Surgery is scheduled at our Lawrenceville Clinic & Surgery Center.
How is this handled for Oconee County patients?
Watkinsville patients with urgency usually try routine changes and pelvic floor sessions, followed by a prescription, and then Botox injections, InterStim and the Altaviva implant for urges that persist.
How do you prepare when coming from Oconee County?
Watkinsville and Bogart patients can prepare by listing medicines, writing down questions and bringing outside results, such as an Athens lab report or imaging disc.
When should Watkinsville patients call?
Call (678) 344-8900 if symptoms change or you would like a result explained. Our team welcomes Oconee County patients and will help you pick a time.
What else can Oconee readers read?
What else do patients ask?
Watkinsville men ask what BPH treatment involves. Where do we begin?
With your symptoms, an exam and a check of bladder emptying in Braselton. Medicines usually come first, and procedures like UroLift or HoLEP follow at Crown Pointe Way if needed.
Do Oconee County women see our urologists?
Yes, for leaks, urgency, infections, blood in the urine and stones.
My PSA came from an Athens lab. Is that fine?
Yes. Bring the result or have it sent; our urologists can work with outside labs and compare it with earlier values.
How do Bogart and Bishop patients book?
Phone (678) 344-8900 or reserve online, selecting the Old Winder Highway clinic in Braselton as your Oconee County home base.
Can I ask about low testosterone too?
Yes. Tell our team when booking so the visit covers it.
Do Oconee patients need a referral?
Some insurance plans ask for one and others do not. Our scheduling team can check your plan when you phone (678) 344-8900.
Which videos can help?
- Watch: Overactive Bladder Patient Testimonial: Dr. Vik Sabarwal
- Watch: Overactive Bladder (OAB): Symptoms & Treatment Options | Dr. Vik Sabarwal
These open on Advanced Urology's YouTube channel.
Where can you go from here?
This answer is one piece of overactive bladder care. The links below cover the full evaluation, where you can be seen, and related reading.
How do I book a visit?
In Braselton, our team warmly welcomes Oconee County patients for this appointment.
Request a visit at Advanced Urology for Oconee County to go over your options. (678) 344-8900 Book online