Odor with incontinence? Do others smell what I may not?

Posted by anosmic1 @anosmic1, Jan 20 1:03pm

I'm not 10 weeks after surgery and the only real issue I deal with regularly is incontinence. The exercises have not been much help so far. But my real question - as someone who lost his since of smell 32 years ago - is whether others can smell me. No one has said anything yet to suggest they can, including my wife, who surely would. Just another part of our new reality.

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peterj116 | @peterj116 | Jan 20 2:41pm

Understandable, but no. Unlikely to have any odour problems.
I'm 4 months in, hopeless with the exercises & still leaking 400-500ml per day.

I have all sorts of pads & have had no issues with odour at all. They're all very good.

anosmic1 | @anosmic1 | Jan 20 4:18pm

Thanks - one less thing to think about.

sbassmeister | @sbassmeister | Jan 21 8:37am

My doctor said I would be more aware of it than anyone around me as I am probably paranoid about it but most people around me wouldn’t notice at all. I did start using a body wash with more scent to it for my own peace of mind however!

chipe | @chipe | Jan 21 12:56pm

I never had any odor, nor did anyone around me say there was. Well, maybe the dogs. 🙂

chippydoo | @chippydoo | Jan 22 11:42am

In reply to @chipe "I never had any odor, nor did anyone around me say there was. Well, maybe the..." + (show)

LOL! Yep, strange dogs make a beeline to it!

chippydoo | @chippydoo | Jan 22 11:50am

Lacrosse official here. The season started 4 months after surgery, and I was wearing a light pad just in case. After a month of that thing rubbing, I quit wearing it. Asked a couple of older partners at the end of a couple of games if I was emitting any urine odder and both said no. We wear black shorts so I would be the only one that knew I was leaking and yes, I was self-conscious about it. Would say that is normal.
I suggest wearing sport type of underwear such as Under Armour 6" boxers as they do not retain moisture like cotton does. Many companies make them.