Are you happy with your Artificial Urinary Sphincter?

@mirsy the condom catheter is temporary. It took 3 tries to get one to stay on. Urologist had samples. Once I got the correct size I went to mayo store and bought lots. I used it for my 40 hbo treatments because I could not hold it for 2 1/2 hours for each treatment. Couple of times for a road trip. Still need the leg bag but much nicer without Foley catheter.

I chose not to get the AUS due to complications (Urethral stricture). I couldn’t be more pleased with a $39 incontinence clamp. Does not hurt when sitting on hard surfaces as many AUS users have reported. Can do anything while wearing it. Seldom remember it’s even there. No chance of malfunctioning necessitating surgical replacement like an AUS. I recommend giving it a try before committing to an AUS. After trying several, I settled on the Weisner Clamp bought on Amazon).

@peterj116 I’ve worn the Weisner clamp 16-20 hours a day for 3 years with no ill effects. I Don’t clamp too tight for 100% effectiveness. Most leaking occurs at night when clamp is off. I use one pad a day. Change location of clamp with every void.

I’m 79 and had an AUS installed via outpatient surgery 6 months ago. I went from about 11-12 pads a day to 0. Hardly any leaking incidents and I can mostly avoid them by getting up carefully from hard surfaces or prepping myself if a strong sneeze is coming. There’s tenderness in the testicals but it’s hardly noticeable. For me, the AUS has been wonderful, letting me function essentially like a normal person.

I chose not to get the AUS due to complications (Urethral stricture). I couldn’t be more pleased with a $39 incontinence clamp. Does not hurt when sitting on hard surfaces as many AUS users have reported. Can do anything while wearing it. Seldom remember it’s even there. No chance of malfunctioning necessitating surgical replacement like an AUS. I recommend giving it a try before committing to an AUS. After trying several, I settled on the Weisner Clamp bought on Amazon).

@rob275 Thanks for your reply. Glad to hear it is working well for you! My husband is 80 and has other health issues and I worry that the AUS might cause him more suffering and he has suffered enough. Have an appt w the urologist next Friday and will find out more info, i.e is my husband strong enough to go through the procedure etc and what other options are.