I'm not sure if Kegels were the answer but I've been through a rollercoaster ride with my leakage issues post-surgery 1/2023. It's been a struggle, going from three heavy pads a day to finally just one light pad. I tried everything - Kegels, physical therapy, and even considered surgery at one point. But it seems like persistence not giving up doing Kegels has paid off for me. Just when I thought things were getting worse during radiation treatment, suddenly 3 months after radiation I was down to 1 light pad a day. So maybe there is hope after all for all of us, even after almost two years of dealing with this. Hang in there and keep up with those Kegels - you never know when all the hard work will pay off.