Peter. I went 2 years without bladder control after prostate cancer and removal before I found a Dr that put the AUS in me. Male sling surgery failed 1 year after prostate removal . My assessment was a consult and than a cystoscopy to check the urethra where it was sewed back up to check for scarring. After 1 night in hospital after surgery the catheter was removed. No lifting no mowing for 3 months. Soft chairs with cushions are your best friend.. Ice on groin/genitals off n on for few days after surgery. 6 weeks for AUS parts to heal inside body, than it was activated and you hold the 2 hoses and squeeze the pump . The bladder empties. Yes the incision from middle of scrotum to rectum is painful but it gets better . ( use more pads to keep incision dry . My incision got infected from urine leaking on it). 3 and a half years later I’m happy I did it. 1 thick pad a day . I have 2 friends in there late 70s who had AUS implanted this year. Both are happy and dry after 10to15 years wet.