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Artificial Urinary Sphincter surgery: Only after 6 months

Posted by kruznkru @kruznkru, Oct 13 10:49am

Hello all
First post all
July 8th I had RP surgery at University of Chicago hospital.
As weeks/months go bye and NO improvement in leakage I’m starting to look into options if it doesn’t slow down.
I had a meeting with specialist at U of C this week and he said I’m doing everything right Kegals/PT and even started acupuncture.
He also said he WILL NOT do the artificial urinary sphincter AUS before 6 months.
I have the common symptoms depressed/not wanting to go out/lost some weight from worrying.
If my leakage does not improve by 6 months (not slowing down at all)
has anyone heard of doing the AUS at 6+ months ?
Thanks for any help

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kruznkru | @kruznkru | Oct 15 9:40am
In reply to @smc24 "There can be some very minor "stress" leakage (into the Depends), If the bladder is full..." + (show)
@smc24

There can be some very minor "stress" leakage (into the Depends), If the bladder is full and I bend over to tie a shoe, for example, I may get a few drops squeezed out. I also try to urinate every 2-4 hours, when possible to prevent that issue. But, I usually go all day on one Depends and just change before I go to bed.
Once you get use to operating the squeeze valve, it works fine, no pain and is very convenient. Adressing one of your concerns, in two tears, I've never had an accident with leakage outside the Depends even biking, running, etc. I hope this helps with any decision you may have in front of you.

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May I ask where you had surgery done ? Or surgeon

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smc24 | @smc24 | Oct 15 7:00pm

Dr. Matthew Mellon, Indiana University Health, Indianapolis. I give him an A+++.

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kruznkru | @kruznkru | Oct 15 7:24pm

Interesting
I live about 2 hours north of Indy
A quick google he’s very well liked but they say 3 months out for appt
Thank you

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