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Prostate Cancer Incontinence: What products do you use? Tips?
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I had my prostatectomy over 7 years ago. I have had control issues most of my life, I'm 78. In addition , I have also developed heart failure, sever lumbar stenosis, and periferal neuropathy resulting in neurogenic bladder. As a result I wear tape on diapers during the day, and old fashioned pin on cloth diapers at night. It takes some getting use to, but it is what it is. I try to maintain as active a life as possible. I don't travel as much as I use to, but since my wife passed suddenly three years ago, traveling would not be nearly as much fun. Probably a little over sharing here. Just one of those days, I guess.
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This is what is so helpful about this blog. People can share their experiences and we can learn from each other, not feel intimidated and know you are not alone in your challenges. So sorry about passing of your wife.🙏
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Thanks for sharing. So sorry to hear your wife passed away 3 years ago. My radical prostatectomy was 3 months ago and I"m still recovering with no erections to date. It is slow but stopped most dribbles a few weeks ago and can sleep overnight with a dry pad. As I get older, retired, and am single at 71, I am enjoying friendships, walking 4 miles per day and keep in touch with my children and grandchildren, and friends...I want to keep my mind active, reading newspapers, articles, social posts on media...My doc assures me my erections will come back, may be a bit different, but allow up to a year for the the damaged muscles to repair up to a year. Best wishes for each of you on your journey and do what you have to do to take care of yourself medically, physically and most important socially, get out and meet people or join a group.
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@ch665296f Sorry to hear about your wife. 🙁
As for traveling, I totally agree, I'm 100% incontinent since surgery 2 years ago and not real able to go on a said "vacation." I'm going to meet with the doctor for AUS in a few months. Best of luck to you sir!!!
Doug