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What are the best incontinence clamps post-surgery?

Posted by soli @soli, Mar 20 7:40pm

The major side effect from my prostatectomy last year has been incontinence, which unfortunately has not improved despite consistent pelvic floor exercises.

Occasionally during the day, I use an incontinence clamp for an hour or two—typically when exercising or during social occasions. I initially used the Lunderg clamp, then switched to the Wiesner clamp based on recommendations from @jeffmarc . The Wiesner clamp has been much more compact and comfortable overall, but recently it has started to irritate my skin somewhat.

I would really appreciate any suggestions from others on different brands or types of clamps that you’ve found to be both effective and comfortable.

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michael219 | @michael219 | 20 hours ago

Hmm, I just found this thread, and I'm glad I did. I recently (8-5-26) received a living kidney transplant, which is awesome. What isn't is that I evidently suffered a traumatic catheter insertion, 7-days with the catheter, and am now dealing with post-surgery incontinence. The other day, the urologist removed the stent, which is part of the transplant surgery. He immediately informed me that I need a new sphincter, but it has to wait one year after the transplant due to my immunocompromised state and to allow my innards to heal. So, I've been trying different pull-ups, pads, etc., and am now looking into my long-term options. One of which is, of course, a clamp, which brings me to this thread. I will hopefully meet with him this week before driving the 3+ hours home to get his opinion and learn what options I can safely look at.

Thanks for any input/insights etc.

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Jeff Marchi | @jeffmarc | 19 hours ago
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Hmm, I just found this thread, and I'm glad I did. I recently (8-5-26) received a living kidney transplant, which is awesome. What isn't is that I evidently suffered a traumatic catheter insertion, 7-days with the catheter, and am now dealing with post-surgery incontinence. The other day, the urologist removed the stent, which is part of the transplant surgery. He immediately informed me that I need a new sphincter, but it has to wait one year after the transplant due to my immunocompromised state and to allow my innards to heal. So, I've been trying different pull-ups, pads, etc., and am now looking into my long-term options. One of which is, of course, a clamp, which brings me to this thread. I will hopefully meet with him this week before driving the 3+ hours home to get his opinion and learn what options I can safely look at.

Thanks for any input/insights etc.

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The Wiesner clamp is very comfortable comes with three different sizes. I put it on and then forget it’s on because I don’t feel it it, though it’s so tight I can’t pee through it. Amazon sells them for about $40. If I leave it on for three hours, I feel it and want to move it.

With clamps, you need to relocate them every couple of hours if you’re going to keep them on continuously.

They really work.

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michael219 | @michael219 | 17 hours ago
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@michael219
The Wiesner clamp is very comfortable comes with three different sizes. I put it on and then forget it’s on because I don’t feel it it, though it’s so tight I can’t pee through it. Amazon sells them for about $40. If I leave it on for three hours, I feel it and want to move it.

With clamps, you need to relocate them every couple of hours if you’re going to keep them on continuously.

They really work.

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@jeffmarc - thanks so much for your quick reply to my post and the suggestion about the Wiesner clamp! I will check it out once I obtain approval from my transplant team & urologist at the hospital. It is possible that due to the nature of my situation, a clamp may or may not be usable; I am in the early learning stage.

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