Post Prostatectomy Incontinence: When can I start bicycling again?

Posted by bcarr @bcarr, Mar 25, 2023

My first post here.

I am 66 and had my robotic prostatectomy in August 2022. I have experienced progress with my incontinence and am at 2 light shields and one pull up brief (for security) per 24 hour period. I am doing kegals daily and supported by a physical therapist.

Prior to my surgery I was an avid cyclist bicycling each day for transport and/or recreation. I had to stop for the surgery and have not been on the bike since. I realize this is a queston for my urologist but am curious to know if anyone with my history has ridden bicycles following prostate surgery (and subsequent incontinence) and suffered any ill effects. My obvious concern is not doing harm to my "plumbing" which may still be healing and may interupt progress toward reaching continence.

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markstyles | @markstyles | Jun 7 3:19pm

I found a 'Suzanne Summers Thigh Master' It is very helpful for tightening the proper muscles. I'll do kegels daily for a week or so. then i don't have a leakage problem, After 2 weeks or so, I begin to loose control, I'll go back to kegels again.

Five years ago, I had 5 treatments of prostrate radiation. Two years later, I had my gall bladder removed. That truly has wreaked havoc on 'waste management'. I am finding my anxiety and stress issues have a strong bearing on losing control of my bladder. Finding ways of coping with stress helps. Also take some psych meds which helps a bit.