Best underwear?
I am having my RP next Monday, and I know I will be catheterized for a little more than a week. I have been planning on using disposable underwear for the next few weeks/months, but what about underwear you can wash? Do any of them have pockets for pads? Do the ones with built-in pads work? Boxers or briefs?
THANKS
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I had about a month until my surgery. I did Kegels religiously; 10quick one’s a couple of times an hour. After my catheter was removed, I was told to do 10quick and 10 with a 5-10 second hold every hour. I set my timer so I didn’t forget to do them. Even my surgeon was surprised. I told him it was because I had an excellent surgeon too. He said, ah, yes. I really believe it was Kegel exercises. BTW, my surgeon showed me how to do them. I didn’t need a Physical Therapist.
Wow. You're lucky.
I've seen a physio twice so far & can't move my pelvic floor muscles at all.
I think she gave up in the end & I'll go back post-surgery.
Laughing
Quoted from the PC humor thread @grandpun :
OK, the men's ultimate question, especially for those of us with PC incontinence:
Q, Boxers or briefs????
A, Depends !
My surgery was 2 weeks ago.
In preparation for the urinary incontinence, I got depends, male pads, and pads for the bed.
My urinary issues have been minimal.
I am still recovering at home.
When I feel the need to urinate
Just walk to the bathroom,
I use a pad during the day.
The pads have one sticky side, which attach to any pants I wear.
Mostly wear running pants with
liner, so no need to use underwear
and the pad stay in place.
I always use oversized boxers to sleep , now I put a depend and my boxers.
So far only a few spots of urine at the end of the day with the pads.
More urine spots at night with the depend.
As days passed I have more control and less dripping, and urine flow way more stronger than before surgery. No pain, and less trips to the bathroom.
Good luck and Good Health to you
during your recovery!
Good one Spino! Nice to start the day off with a laugh!
Pair of Thieves underwear. They’re elastic and keep everything in place. Walmart.