Can someone help me about life after AUS 800 implant?

Posted by rodneyverrill @rodneyverrill, May 8, 2024

This is my first question/post so please excuse me as I a new at this. I am 58 and have had an RP in October of 2023. My prostate was 155 grams and since the procedure I have been left essentially incontinent using 7-9 large pads a day. Although this has been difficult, I feel fortunate my psa has fallen to .008, a number my doctor tells me is considered undetected.
I have tried PT with very little results, my surgeon recommended an AUS, so this coming Monday I will have surgery to have this installed. I have read many of the posts within the prostate cancer section, but I am still curious about discomfort after the 5-6 week healing process and "regular activity like swimming, golf, and more strenuous activities like mowing and lifting firewood. I am of course second guessing my decision but would be appreciative of any feedback any of you have.

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tuckerp | @tuckerp | 5 hours ago

In reply to @jimgaudette "@tuckerp You can easily deactivate it and the reactivate it later, but I don’t know why..." + (show)

@jimgaudette I have a very over reactive bladder and its on the small side. I had all the testing done at Mayo. I have spent the last 6 years since my LARP, wearing a condom with bag. I hate the inconvenience. I also need to be careful in bed or I may leak. However, I can see if I was waiting in line at the DMV it might be handy to have the bag for a few hours. Maybe sitting through a concert. My 6 hr drive on vacation. I get 16 oz before I need to relieve it. Probably drugs for the over active bladder but that means another drug for my over worked gut to have to accommodate. If I can deactivate and let it run then the best of both worlds. Thank you.