I had a prostatectomy in 2010 and 3 1/2 years later I had salvage radiation. Five years after that incontinence became a problem. I only needed a thin pad each day, but it progressively got worse over past 6 the years. I use a thick pad, but I went over to a neighbor’s house to help them with some sound system electrical issues and in 1.75 hours, not only did I soak the pad I got my pants wet and without realizing it I sat down on one of their chairs which had a cushion. If I had realized that I would’ve never done it, and I don’t think they ever noticed, but it sure freaked me out that it happened so quickly. When I got home, I tried to pee, and there was nothing left.

I already felt I couldn’t go anywhere for more than a couple of hours without having to worry about having to change pads if I’m standing or sitting. Sleeping at night I don’t have any incontinence at all. It sure has put a crimp on my ability to travel.

Last week I spoke to a urologist Who specializes in incontinence?. I told her I wanted to get an AUS and she made an appointment with me to do the first steps to verify whether or not it would be possible. That involves a cystoscopy.

The AUS isn’t 100% but at most you only need a thin pad for a whole day. That will enable me to travel and go places where I have to stand or sit for a long period of time.