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Artificial sphincter: Was it difficult to learn how to use? Tips?
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I have an AUS, which works great. No, I cannot stop urine flow until the device releases all the pressure, usually about 30-45 seconds.
I have no physical restraints, but I'm careful to use a wide bicycle seat now and probably will stay away from a horse saddle. I don't ride horses, anyway.
I use the device easily without hardly thinking about it anymore. Two hands works best for me, one to squeeze the bulb and the other to keep the device from squirming around the the scrotum. Don't worry, it's easy, fast, painless and dependable.
I'm 73, got it about 3 years, ago. I'm very active with sports, life, etc. I wear a Depends, just to catch any little dribble and use one or two per day. Most of my non-AUS friends at my age say the dribble a little anyway under physical stress.
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Good Day.
I am looking at the operation on april 14th 2 weeks from now. have been using 5 small pads a day for 3 years now and want to stop this. AUS seems to be the answer. Just cleaned me out now using 12 LG pads a day and a clamp this is not living.
What can I expect after surgery the AUS installed. Still this leakage, is there a incision that can get infected by can you walk around after surgery. Does the unit feel different in your body
Dr do not tell you as they have not had it done. Sounds like you are happy you had AUS installed and with what I am going through now I Do not see any choice. This was all caused by a Dr installing a URO LIFT which did not work right he left town another Dr. did a TURP to remove the URO LIFT he left me with leakage. Itis very hard to live with this now. any info about what I am in for during and after the operation would be great Thank you