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Posted by survivor5280 @survivor5280, Dec 15, 2024

This is a topic I never imagined in my life I would write! I'm being prudent and getting prepared for post-op. Hope for the best, but plan for the worst, right?

I purchased some breakaway sweat pants and sweat shorts for the "catheter week" after reading suggestions for that.

I've read there are some "catheter accessories" that someone had recommended but I don't remember what that was or where I read it - I think it was just stuff to help keep the bag/tube from pulling or twisting or perhaps an accessory to make the leg bag more comfortable. Any suggestions on this?

What diapers and pads have been successful? I think I read to buy multiple brands and sizes just to be safe. My hope is that all the training and therapy beforehand will make this not needed but, again, plan for the worst.

And, this is strange to ask about, in case I need a penis pump, what are good ones that people have had success with? Do the higher priced sex shop ones work for this or is there a specific type needed? I looked at some "medical" versions that got up to nearly $1,000, which seems really pricey for such a device.

Any other suggestions are also welcomed.

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fritzo | @fritzo | Mar 2 1:30pm
In reply to @survivor5280 "@fritzo With the exception of an incision issue in the beginning that opened up and I..." + (show)
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@fritzo With the exception of an incision issue in the beginning that opened up and I had to pack until it closed, and one suture that took a long, itch, time to work its way out - it's been fine. My advice isn't any different, precisely the same, as my results were fantastic!

The urologist (penile therapist who I only saw pre-op one time) recommended it.

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@survivor5280 Super glad your procedure went mostly smooth. My father-in-law had a surgical incision open up that had to be packed (he had a hard cough while still in the hospital)....but that was in the old days of open prostatectomy and it was a huge incision, so it was too much for his wife...but his daughter (my wife) handled that part.

Figure there cant be any harm in jumping on the L Citrulline routine. Bottle on the way-thanks!

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