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Pad (for leaking) recommendation after prostate surgery

Posted by kjacko @kjacko, Oct 25, 2023

I’ll be having prostate surgery in less than two weeks. While I’m hoping leaking will be avoided or minimal, I want to be prepared. Does anybody who has used a pad have a recommendation for one I should purchase? Type/brand, etc. Thanks

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kjacko | @kjacko | Oct 31, 2023
In reply to @jw1 "Fight not to use the pads, get your mind to say no. I wore the pull..." + (show)
@jw1

Fight not to use the pads, get your mind to say no. I wore the pull up home after the RP and then threw them away. I ran to the bathroom every 5-10 minutes the 1st week. Do not become dependent on the pads unless you have no choice. I also work out 3-4 times per week, walk 2 miles, stationery bike 5 minutes, row machine 5 minutes, weight training varies approx. 30 minutes and finish with 4 rounds of 30 sit-ups, 15 push ups. You can beat this, just need to fight. Also watch what you eat, get weight down.

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I like your attitude. I’m 71 and work out everyday, whether it be cardio related or strength training. I do 300 abs everyday. Did you do kegels? I’m assuming you had a catheter for a week or so. BTW, are you “drip free”? I’ll await your response. KJ

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jwoy | @jwoy | Oct 31, 2023

We had a 3 day drive after my husband's surgery in June. So, we bought Depends pull ups for the trip. When we got home he used a medium pad for about a week. He now uses just the light pad daily and at night mostly as precaution, with minimal incontinence. Coughing is a bad trigger and he carries a few cough drops in his pocket all the time. Alcohol is another thing that seems to cause issues overnight. So limiting that is good. He is faithful doing kegels and we know that has been a big help. As for undies, he used jockey shorts with the catheter while he normally wears boxer style. Best of luck and speedy recovery.

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kjacko | @kjacko | Oct 31, 2023
In reply to @jwoy "We had a 3 day drive after my husband's surgery in June. So, we bought Depends..." + (show)
@jwoy

We had a 3 day drive after my husband's surgery in June. So, we bought Depends pull ups for the trip. When we got home he used a medium pad for about a week. He now uses just the light pad daily and at night mostly as precaution, with minimal incontinence. Coughing is a bad trigger and he carries a few cough drops in his pocket all the time. Alcohol is another thing that seems to cause issues overnight. So limiting that is good. He is faithful doing kegels and we know that has been a big help. As for undies, he used jockey shorts with the catheter while he normally wears boxer style. Best of luck and speedy recovery.

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Thank you and best of health!

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