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What incontinence products do you all advise?
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I too started using the clamp for an hour or two when I am exercising or doing Yoga. This was not prescribed by my doctor or Physical Therapist, but I do not believe it will slow down the healing process of of my pelvic floor. But I will discuss this with my surgeon next time I visit with him and find out what he thinks.
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@soli After my prostatectomy , I didn’t start out using the clamp. I tried pelvic floor exercises, some supplements, and then the bladder sling before I got to clamps. My urologist has suggested the AUS since I may have to live with having PC for a long time. It’s been 10 years already.
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When I started having incontinence problems, my medical provider mailed me a clamp. It worked all right, but I’d read that the Wiesner Clamp works better and is more comfortable. I bought one from Amazon and I wear it when I go to the gym or I go to any activities that I’m going to be at for more than two hours and I don’t want to worry about my pad getting all wet.
I put the clamp on very tight, but don’t feel it at all for at least two or three hours. I usually take it off after two hours or move it to a different spot.
They also set me up for a visit to a PT that specializes in incontinence. There’s no conflict between the two options. Until you are continent, the clamp can help.