First of all, welcome to our group and the Forum. Like you I’m a prostate cancer patient and I can’t give medical advice; I just share information on what I’ve learned through my own experience.

You sound like you’re in good physical shape, which typically means a return to continence fairly quickly. I stocked up on adult disposable diapers and pads after my RP. Only needed the diapers for 48 hours after the catheter came out. I think I wore a diaper for an additional day or two just in case. Since then, I just use an underwear liner that’s available for sale through Amazon. The brand is TENU. I stocked up on the overnight pads, which is major overkill. In the beginning, I used 2 to 3 pads a day and within a couple weeks I was down to one pad a day. Four months after my RP I could use a lightweight pad, but since I have the super absorbent ones, I’m using them up. They do a great job in case you get a little leak, are odor free and there’s no bulge in your pants that would tip anyone off that incontinence is an issue.

One piece of advice that was given to me that I’ll share with you is start doing Keagle exercises as soon as possible before your surgery and then continue them to build up your pelvic sphincter muscles. You’re going to do great. Don’t hesitate to ask more questions.

Good luck on your journey with PCa.