I used probably 5-6 plus pads after prostate removal and after physical therapy I used 3-4 pads. Never got better . Even after male sling surgery failed. Dr said AUS would help me. So now. With the AUS .. I put a thin pad in when I go for my morning walk. Eat breakfast and 2 cups coffee and shower and I put a thick pad in for the rest of the day. No pad at night . I wake up 3am? And empty bladder and up at 5 am for my walk.