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incontinence following prostratectomy

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Not that I recommend this but I could not stand the leakage and the pads. I bought a coloplast condom and leg bag. Keeps me dry all day then at night I can sleep without it. I have done this for five years now. There are problems like the condom slipping off, sticking to the skin, kinks in the hose, etc. I just work out a fix and keep going. The Dr was not happy since he believes you quit trying to control the leakage. I just started PT therapy to see if I can non-surgically fix it. But this option gives me a full lifes activity. Gym, hiking, outside chores, pickle ball. Just cant wear shorts. I am 73.

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edinmaryland | @edinmaryland | 2 days ago

thanks Tucker
I have a friend who relies on an external catheter and he reports similar issues as you, He can go for walks with his daughter and get out some but he reports it falling off sometimes.
I want to avoid this but it is definitely a back up plan for now.

You bring up a good point about trying. I read the book ten weeks to continence and big part of that program seems to be psychological, not giving in to emptying your bladder and has you wearing thinner and thinner pads each week (in addition to other things like PT) However, this just did not seem 'do-able' to me. Despite badly wanting to get better, it seems my bladder and pelvic floor muscles have a mind of their own

How long ago did you have prostrate surgery??

if you can find a pt trained to work with males after protratectomy I would recommend this
thanks so much Tucker

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