Temporary incontinence is often present after prostatectomy and it slowly resolves over time. About 50% of men regain full continence by the end of 4th month and about 95% recovers by 12 mos. post surgery.

It is very good that you are doing Kegel exercises and perhaps you should add to that some pelvic floor exercises and some core exercises too.

You are really soooo early in your recovery that perhaps you should wait some time before you travel. If you decide to travel please make sure not to carry anything !!!! I can not stress this enough - your abdominal muscles are compromised and hernia can easily form if you do not take care of yourself. : (((

Regarding pads and diapers - use whatever is comfortable for you. My husband used both for the first 2-3 weeks (pads for day and diaper for night time) and his incontinence steadily improved until by month 4 he completely regained continence. Keep in mind that everybody is different and needs different time for recovery.

Wishing you all the best and very fast forward continence recovery .