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Improving Incontinence Post Therapy

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@kjacko

I had my RP a year and a half ago at age 71. I was one of the fortunate one in that I had ZERO incontinence issues. I attribute it to doing Kegels religiously before and after my surgery. After reading so many others who did Kegels, At my recent Followup appointment, my Surgeon told me only 10% of RP patients have zero issues, so unfortunately, you are not alone. Based on my experience, Kegels were the answer. BTW, I did 10quick and 10/10 second movements every hour I was awake. This was after the surgery. Before, 10 quick a couple times an hour. Today, I still pee a few times a night while sleeping. But it’s much different than when I had an enlarged prostate. I don’t have that “urge” feeling, if that makes any sense. I drink tons of water which no doubt affects everything. Keep the faith, you’ll get through it!🤞

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edinmaryland | @edinmaryland | 6 hours ago

Thanks Kjacko
I appreciate a 71 y.o chiming in.
1. If I thought doing kegels every hour would help I would do them ( no offense) but I have been warned repeatedly that less is better, and I know for a fact that the two sets a day I am doing is fatiguing them some ( they get hot, fixed/stuck and a little painful . THis really is an area that could use some attention. I did some research and discovered that even the urological and scientific community has a recommendation in terms of how many kegels a day to do. I am doing two sets a day, One set of five steps (1/3, 2/3 and 3/3 up and then down, then 6 long ones followed by four sets of quick ones. I also do stretches and care exercises
Like you I had an enlarged prostrate than a cancerous prostrate ( and now no prostrate)
I do have a question about water intake
* prior to my surgery, I drank too little water, sometimes a cup of coffee in the morning and maybe nothing else all day. I remember my PCP telling me she could tell by my labs. I am not saying this is good. I should have been hydrating more. And I was very active.
* now I am told to drink half my weight in fluid ounces ( about 90 ounces a water day and stop a couple of hours before I go to bed. I have tried doing this and spacing it out but my bladder gets full in an hour sometimes. I believe my bladder size is probably normal. I am drinking more than water than before, maybe 40-50 ounces (which is more for me) but not 90 it seems impossible. Haas anyone else had any experience with this. and by the way Kjacko I am really happy that you did not have to deal with the incontinence thanks for taking the time to share your experience

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