incontinence following prostratectomy

Since everybody is mentioning pads - are those like "Tena" pads for man ?
What absorbency is the most appropriate for after surgery ?

One thought that comes to mind is you have been very active which is great for your over all health. I know all of this is inconvenient and might come with embarrassment but my thought is don't let this disease take the rest of you. So important for us to stay physically active and if we don't all kinds of negative health issues can creep in at our age. I have bowl incontinence due to radiation side effects that Imodium can't overcome. I mountain bike in our state forest 3-5 times a week and carry TP in my Camel Back. I also have bladder urgency and carry a urinal in my vehicle if I can't make it to a bathroom. I know somewhat graphic but hell bent on living my fullest life rather than death by easy chair. I was a sports official and back on the field 4 months after RP. I was the only one that knew I was leaking into a pad. Of course I didn't like it, but loved my vocation more and the second chance to be a full participant in life. Life with PC is a gift. I encourage you keep living your fullest life even with a pad or incontinence underwear. Keep pushing the doc's for a solution. Best wishes.

I have become very skeptical of what oncologists have to say. It is O.K. for Drs' to say "we just don't know" They should do this more often, My local support group has been WAY more accurate as to treatment results and their original diagnosis as well. As PC sufferers we not only have to deal with our horrible state but the loads of false info as well. "Side effects from Lupron are rare" which is total B.S. That is a quote from a local oncologist WTF! It is really difficult to live my "fullest life" feeling like a bad case of the flu with the worst head cold ever. All the time.We are still eons away from getting publicity out about PC and how common and life ruining it is. High school health class would be a good place to start, ya think?
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I will be 6 months after surgery next week. Part of my bladder was removed during RP so I may be the one off here. I’m Gleason 9 4+5. I was using 6-8 Depends a day until 3+ months when I got both an Rx and physical therapy. I’m down to about 2 Depends per day and smaller pads when I’m working from home. Physical stress makes it worse including golfing. I’m much improved recently but still take precautions like having an extra Depends in the car.

Haha have to agree. My SO was encouraging me to officiate High School lacrosse and not give it up prior to treatment. I got the association rolling for preseason and then said my good byes. Radiation came next which was horrible along with ADT which I can't say is as horrible as expectations but couldn't imagine tolerating screaming coaches and fans. I will stick with mountain biking on our state forest which is peaceful and I can set my own distances and intensity.

I will be 6 months after surgery next week. Part of my bladder was removed during RP so I may be the one off here. I’m Gleason 9 4+5. I was using 6-8 Depends a day until 3+ months when I got both an Rx and physical therapy. I’m down to about 2 Depends per day and smaller pads when I’m working from home. Physical stress makes it worse including golfing. I’m much improved recently but still take precautions like having an extra Depends in the car.

Which drug helped you reduce your incontinence?

Was it Myrbetriq or Gemtesa? I have found that Myrbetriq Has worked incredibly well for me, Though I never use more than one pad a day, it really has reduced it to an almost dry pad. Took about two months of taking it before it worked the best.