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Depends pads. Old vs new
Has anyone tried the new thinner style depends guards? Does it hold very much liquid and stay in place? Why did they mess with something...
Support Group: Prostate Cancer
Last active: 6 days ago
TENS and Heating Pads for Prostatectomy Recovery
I had RARP recently and recovery has gone well. I was able to remain very continent after the catheter was removed and felt I was...
Support Group: Prostate Cancer
Last active: Jul 5, 2025
Depends pants & pads - a practical (or stupid?) question..
I'm going back to work in a month. What exactly should I be doing with the used pads/pants at work? Put them in the waste...
Support Group: Prostate Cancer
Last active: Oct 18, 2024
Best adult diapers/pads for post prostate surgery
My husband is having his prostate removed soon and is very worried about managing incontinence. Please share what adult diapers/pads worked best for you (absorption,...
Support Group: Prostate Cancer
Last active: 2 days ago
Any recommendations for the best type of pads to wear?
I'm about 4 weeks post surgery and realizing I will probably need to wear pads for quite a while. Going back to the office next...
Support Group: Prostate Cancer
Last active: Feb 13, 2025
Leakage around the sides of incontinence pads? What's better?
I am 74 and quite active. I have had surgery, RT after recurrence and then more Rt and hormonal therapy after spread. The Teena incontinence...
Support Group: Prostate Cancer
Last active: Aug 22 3:15pm
Incontinence products questions: Pull-ups vs. diapers, pads and guards
Figuring out incontinence products to order for post surgery. Seems like the Tena products are a good way to go. • For first phase of...
Support Group: Prostate Cancer
Last active: Mar 26 7:43pm
Leakage after Prostate Cancer surgery: Concerned about travel and pads
I am 77 years old. Had a robotic surgery in middle of Feb. 26.The surgery went smooth. Now I am having leakage issue after Catheter...
Support Group: Prostate Cancer
Last active: Apr 16 3:48pm
Pad (for leaking) recommendation after prostate surgery
I’ll be having prostate surgery in less than two weeks. While I’m hoping leaking will be avoided or minimal, I want to be prepared. Does...
Support Group: Prostate Cancer
Last active: Jan 19, 2025
Doh! Left a pad in my pants and it exploded in the washing machine
How many have done what I just did-left a spare pad in the back pocket of my pants and threw it into the washing machine....
Support Group: Prostate Cancer
Last active: Aug 2 8:28pm
One week out from RALP... what am I missing in preparation?
So I am one week away from RALP. I have my Tena pads, Depends, pee pads, baggy shorts and sweat pants, major home improvement store...
Support Group: Prostate Cancer
Last active: Jun 26 1:07pm
Best way to conceal Incontinence Products at work?
I work in a large building and we have two large central bathrooms. We don't have any private bathrooms anywhere and we have no lockable...
Support Group: Prostate Cancer
Last active: 3 days ago
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...
Support Group: Prostate Cancer
Last active: Sep 14, 2024
Non-irritating Incontinence Products
I was treated for prostate cancer with radiation 25 years ago then developed a stricture six years later. A stent was implanted into my urethra...
Support Group: Prostate Cancer
Last active: Jul 5, 2025
Post surgery stress incontinence: Any good advice for everyone?
I’m five weeks post surgery and in the thick of stress incontinence.I’ve figured out a few things that have worked for me. But, wondering if...
Support Group: Prostate Cancer
Last active: May 28 7:13pm
What incontinence products do you all advise?
I'm scheduled for prostatectomy in 3 weeks and want your opinions on the best products for incontinence during the recovery process. I want to get...
Support Group: Prostate Cancer
Last active: Jan 5 10:54am
AUS - In need of fashion advice: What to wear post-op?
Oh, I don't have a thing to wear...Artificial urinary sphincter surgery is 2 weeks, so I was wondering what we can wear post-op.I assume (for...
Support Group: Prostate Cancer
Last active: Oct 6, 2025
Do you know when you are leaking urine post surgery?
Hey guys, Hope everyone is doing well today. I want to know if you can feel the urge prior to or during urinary leakage post...
Support Group: Prostate Cancer
Last active: Apr 13, 2024
Getting ready for RARP...things to get ahead of time?
Well...my RARP is now scheduled for the end of July. I'm trying to figure out some basic stuff I'll need soon after that.1. Incontinence pads:...
Support Group: Prostate Cancer
Last active: Jul 23 10:02pm
Any experiences with Artificial Urinary Sphincter (AUS) or Sling?
Hello. Just wondering if anyone has a long-ish term experience with either the sling or AUS. I had a partial nerve sparing prostatectomy in 2018....
Support Group: Prostate Cancer
Last active: 5 days ago