Best adult diapers/pads for post prostate surgery

I had prostrate surgery 21 years ago and have had incontenance problems ever since up until March when I had a PROACT procedure but over those 20 plus years I have tried everything and have found that TENA Men's Overnight Extra Coverage was about the only thing that worked for me I was using 6 to 8 pads per day and now only 2 per day. I walk 10,000 steps each morning and I used to have to change pads about half way thru. I am an Army vet and the VA tried to provide pads and we went thru 6 or 8 different ones and they did not have a contract for TENA and they could not provide them. Of all the ones I have used the TENA are the best. I would have the same surgery today because I have had 20 plus years of a wonderful life. Except my DR. did not tell me that I would face this problem.

@oldbell
Thanks for the comment. I've had similar experience since my prostatectomy in 1998. I'm also a Veteran, Agent Orange, 40% for prostate cancer, and hypothyroidism. Experimented with multiple types and brands of pads but, like you, found Tena works best for me. Two a day usually suffices, unless I consume excessive fluids (especially any containing alcohol). Biggest issue is 3-4 nightly pee trips. Urologist prescribed Mirabegron ER 50mg to reduce frequency. It helped somewhat, reducing trips to 2 or 3, but due to the standard side effect of constipation, an issue I don't need to exacerbate, I stopped taking. I would appreciate more specifics on your experience with the PROACT procedure. For some reason my urologist has not broached the subject.

I like the Tena guards the best.

@srg
There’s a few people in this forum that have had ProACT and were very happy with it. If you go to the top level of the prostate Cancer forum you can search for ProACT And it will probably come up with people’s comments.

Here is a one hour talk given by a urologist Who Specializesin Incontinence. He discusses the different techniques he uses, and talks about ProACT A lot. After you click on it, just hit browser for where to watch it and it will come right up.

Do. Humberto Villarreal. Great talk ProACT many others.
https://cscpasadena-my.sharepoint.com/:v:/g/personal/a_swift_cancersupportsgv_org/ETp6Pjf45_9CnpeEDOo4KegBv08V7vAyDdDM2M9M3-Zz3Q

My PREACT surgery was about 2 hours from entering operating room until I came out and about 1 hour later I was on my way home with my wife driving. I had no problems except I continued to drip all the time so every 3 to 4 weeks I went in for adjustment ( injection into inserted ballons) and I was one of the longer paitents for ballon injection. But after five I no longer have any incontence problem. I still wear a light pad because if I lift something heavy or sneez I have about three drops. But I am really happy with the procedure and it was performed at Mayo Hosp. Phoenix, Az. I still use Trimax and have no problems with intercourse. WE ARE HAPPY !!!!

@jeffmarc
Thanks, Appreciate the info.

@oldbell
Thanks, appreciate info.

I have had bladder control problems for many years. After my prostatectomy nearly 8 years ago combined with heart failure, lumbar stenosis, and peripheral neuropathy my incontinence has worsened. I have tried many absorbent products from pads, pull ups and diapers. I am currently using InControl Night Defense tape on diapers. At times these could be a little more than necessary. I never know when a little dribble can turn into a full blown flood. I guess I would probably prepare for the worse and hope for the best. I am 78 years old.

@ch665296f I posted a request somewhere for recommendations. I think it was a different post. But I ended up buying one of the recommended men's diapers, Assurance Men's Incontinence... https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0D9FK52W6

However I'm told that incontinence after radiation/chemo is quite rare. But need to be prepared ....

@steveduke I'm going to tell you that bowel and bladder incontinence got worse for me after radiation. 20 feet from the bathroom was to far for bowel incontinence that was horrible. Men wear underwear not diapers. Just sayin.