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Optilume Balloon Treatment for Prostatic Strictures
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Hi Bob,
The area where all my strictures form is just below the bladder neck where the urethra was sutured back together. My Urologist told me that incontinence after the Optilume procedure was a good indication that the ureathra is still open. I have had absolutely no bladder control for the last 2 1/2 years so I know what it's like. The supra pubic catheter that was put in during the Optilume procedure is still in, changed out every four weeks and will stay in for at least another three months. My wife changes it here at home now. I connect it to a night bag before going to bed, at least I can sleep and if we are going somewhere, I use a leg bag. The rest of the time I'm either using a clamp or Depends and absorbent pads. Good luck and always hope for the best.
Dave
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Hi Dave,
So you had your prostate removed? The reason for your sutures? My problem is in the same area as you, at the Bladder neck. They say my issues are do to radiation damage to the urethra. Scarring and stricture buildup. Just in the past week my incontinence has taken a turn for the worse. Up to a few days ago I was still doing well during the day. Minor leakage. Now that it is not minor I have found some underwear that is more comfortable than the depends called Protech Dry. Can be found on Amazon. $26 a pair. I am a 34/30 pant and bought a large but it was too small. Returned for XL which fit well. Just bought 2 more pair. I just started using these yesterday during the day and depends at night. I still have some control but the leaking is my problem and it is consistent. I do best laying down and worst in the sitting position. Did your incontinence get bad fast? I can't believe I went from doing well during the day (wearing regular boxers) to can't do that anymore overnight. So the Supra Pubic catheter does not eliminate the incontinence? That is a bummer. Does your doctor expect you will regain control of your bladder and is there a fix for urinary incontinence? I had 20 botox shots in my bladder as part of my Optilume procedure. Suppose reduce the urgency issues. That has worked but now incontinence. Ugh! Hang in there Dave.
Bob