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I'm 74 years old, and had a prostatectomy combined with the removal of a large diverticula over 4 years ago. I also had green light laser surgery around 10 years ago. I have experienced some incontinence prior to these procedures, and still do. Due to a recent back surgery, and heart failure I refuse to have any more invasive bladder related surgeries. I manage by wearing diapers. I'm wondering if anyone else operates as I do? Is this the wrong approach?

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Best wishes. I had a prostatectomy and radiation about 20 years ago. Incontinence has been with me since. A few years back my urologist implanted an artificial urinary sphincter which helped my urinary incontinence a lot. I just wear pads for the occasional accident. I’m not bothered by fecal incontinence. The surgery was in and out. Not too bad. A few weeks later I was good to go. Pun intended. Good luck.