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thanks tomorrow is my big install day. so many different things can happen I guess just do your best and pray it works correctly How do I keep from getting infections on the incision. Right now I have to use a clamp and 15 lg pads a day will this slow down after surgery 0r did it for you after installation. I have a case of heart failure also so I need to stay hydrated drinking a lot of water is necessary, JUst standing up is a issue, so I stand alot instead of sitting down. Remember those days glad it is over for you cant wait.

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Good luck.
I'm still waiting for a surgery date.

In terms of infection in the incisions, I've read that we need to change our pads even more frequently than we do now, to avoid soaking the incisions in urine for an hour.
Makes sense.

You'll still be incontinent while the surgery heals for 6 weeks.
Then it's activated.