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Still Leaking after Robotic Surgery: Thoughts on water intake

Posted by eshan @eshan, Mar 13 1:17pm

It has been a month since I had robotic surgery . I still have leaking issue. It gets worst if I drink too much water.
Anyone has that issue ? The surgeon told me to drink lot of water after the surgery. Is it necessary to drink lot of water now ?

Thanks for your input.

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eshan | @eshan | 1 day ago
In reply to @heavyphil "@eshan the simplest exercise is to simply stop your urine stream intermittently while urinating. Try to..." + (show)
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@eshan the simplest exercise is to simply stop your urine stream intermittently while urinating.
Try to hold your urine as long as you can so your bladder will be somewhat fuller and then perform the above.
If you are simply leaking uncontrollably, try sitting on the toilet and do the exercise as you leak.
Every time you pinch off the stream is like doing the perfect Kegel.
Phil

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eshan | @eshan | 1 day ago

Thanks Phil.
Good tips. I will try it.

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eshan | @eshan | 1 day ago
In reply to @chippydoo "It takes time to build up the strength of your Kegel muscles. Can't stress enough to..." + (show)
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It takes time to build up the strength of your Kegel muscles. Can't stress enough to learn how to do them correctly and then do them numerous times a day. If needed, see a PT that does a lot of work in this area. We have a group of PT's near me that are also very close to a retirement community that advertise work in this area. You don't necessarily need a PT to learn how to do Kegels. Some great resources on the web. Our female fitness director at the Y taught me how to do them. She plopped down on the floor in the weight lifting area and demonstrated 3 exercises on the spot lol. We have a good relationship and felt comfortable asking her knowing she worked with women in this area.

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Thanks for a good advice.

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jeff Marchi | @jeffmarc | 1 day ago
In reply to @eshan "Thanks Phil. Good tips. I will try it." + (show)
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Thanks Phil.
Good tips. I will try it.

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When you do reply, just hit return below The @ Name of a person and you can write whatever you want, otherwise they may not see it.

I see you had some hesitation and tried reply, but weren’t sure what to do.

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edinmaryland | @edinmaryland | 11 hours ago
In reply to @eshan "@drsevannhelo I have not started pelvic floor physical therapy yet. I couldn’t get appointments until May..." + (show)
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@drsevannhelo
I have not started pelvic floor physical therapy yet. I couldn’t get appointments until May 20.
I am keeping my fingers crossed.
I will check out the options.

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@eshan

check this out https://www.youtube.com/watch
I am not a Pt or anything just another patient , however you may want to start with just two sets a day long and short ones

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eshan | @eshan | 8 hours ago

Thanks for the tip. It is very helpful.

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