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Prostate Cancer | Last Active: Jan 26 5:08pm | Replies (18)

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@grandpun

Proactive is great planning. Just don't burden yourself with 'over active' planning. Post op is a learning curve for us all. I advised my neighbor friend to get one bag of men's diapers and one of large-ish pads. Then next purchase adjust to what may work as well or better.
For the catheter, I just a simple strap or even string in one of the bag's top holes used for hanging on a hospital stand. The other end I'll attach something I can trap under my pants belt. That way the bag hangs free and doesn't follow my leg when I walk. That way I avoid the bag pulling on the hose with every step I take.

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And keep a few of the pads and pull up’s in your car. And your pocket when going out. I went through 2-3 pads just going to grocery store and a meal out. And I kept a pair of sweat pants or jeans in truck because I had a few bladder leaks/blowouts when I was out. Might need few extra towels on floor after shower. Urine just runs out until u get some control. My Dr said do nothing for 3 months so neighbors mowed for me . Hope it goes well for you, I never got bladder control..