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incontinence following prostratectomy

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@dmccarthy104

Me, almost 70 year old, had partial NS RP 18 months ago.

I went to PT for pre-surgery PT to get my body ready. It helped. I still leaked a good deal.

Went to a PT who specialized in people recovering from an RP. She's amazing. I have gone from three pads a day to none except for the gym and that is much better. If you are in the Boston area, I am happy to give you her contact information.

I also removed bladder irritants from my diet and that was very helpful too.
https://www.brighamandwomens.org/assets/BWH/obgyn/pdfs/bladder-irritants.pdf
Also found that using a TENS unit 2-3 times a week helps too.

There's hope and I am very sorry you are going through this.

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edinmaryland | @edinmaryland | 1 day ago

thanks dm
I have a few questions what is Nerve sparing partial RP? I am just curious
I am going to a PT that specializes in male post prostratectomy incontinence and I really like her. I did not know to go to a pt prior to my surgery (wish I had now)
I am in the Maryland -DC area
is the TENS unit you use a stimulator/pelvic floor handheld trainer?? My pt did not want me to use any of the trainers. She has run into guys that have had problems including set backs with them
However, she and I are working on getting a hand held biofeedback device ( it only does biofeedback no training programs) to make sure my form is good. The one I am looking at is $750.00 However if it will help me I will get it

I love the list you gave me. I knew about coffee, citrus fruit and alcohol. I have stopped all of these. I did not know apples could be a problem nor did I know about sourdough bread. I may have to change these /
I also did not know I could buy acid free coffee. I really miss coffee so I will check this out right away.
I really appreciate your help/ I have been trying to really take it easy but still go for a walk or two every day but I leak almost all the way.,

How long did it take for you to be almost continent following the surgery?
Thanks very, very much

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