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Posted 5/8/2008 12:16 AM (GMT 0)
I was wondering how everyone incontience is going?

 Mine is 4 months post surgery an am able to hold it for severl hour after I get up then as the day goes on I leak. The drip increases though out the day. Usually 2 pads per day.

Posted 5/8/2008 12:38 AM (GMT 0)

    Two pads is good.  You should be on your way to being dry.  Good Luck.

    KW

Posted 5/8/2008 12:42 AM (GMT 0)
I am supose to start Radiation in June but was told it could bhe delayed if incontience is not improved. The waiting suck along with the leaking. KW I read all your posts I hope that they can some how get you dry also.
Posted 5/8/2008 1:15 AM (GMT 0)
I'm about 3 months out and down to 2 pads a day. Nothing at night. I Am able to do repairs around the house with minimum dripping. I would say that you are doing good. Not all of the guys here are that lucky with the incontinence. Count your blessings.
Posted 5/8/2008 1:17 AM (GMT 0)
Due to get the catheter out tomorrow, I can hardly wait. I have had leakage since the surgery around the catheter and been unable to control regardless of what I do. I have to wonder is there any relationship between incontinence and catheter leakage.
Posted 5/8/2008 1:27 AM (GMT 0)

    Wally,  I'm not sure there is any relationship to how soon you will regain control.  Not to scare you but my cathiter also leaked the entire time.  Wish you well after removal.

    KW

Posted 5/8/2008 1:33 AM (GMT 0)
wallypm,

no relation between the two.

yes, i am still slightly incontinent 5 months post surgery.....but a friend of mine leaked constantly while the catheter was in and was totally dry within 5 days after the catheter was removed.

danman

Posted 5/8/2008 2:27 AM (GMT 0)
I was dry at 9-10 weeks. But still have the surprising squirt every now and then - passing gas is nuts, as well as stretching, lifting without clenching. I wear boxers and it sort of falls down my pant leg. It doesn't show. Not sure if I wore briefs if it would stain or not. Sigh...
All things being equal, I'm lucky and grateful to be where I am.
Paul
Posted 5/8/2008 12:31 PM (GMT 0)
My husband is 2 weeks out of cath removal. 1 or 2 pads a day. But he can't stand the least little bit so its not heavy when he changes it. Still having small accidents especially when laughing (I make him do that alot). Nothing at night.
From what I understand you are doing great. Keep positive.

P.S. Yesterday he racked leaves, cut down a tree, and cut the grass. Not supposed to be doing that so soon and was sore and tired but he didn't leak the whole time.
Cindy

Posted 5/8/2008 9:37 PM (GMT 0)
I can't seem to get from 1 pad down to zero.

One thing that is also extremely irritating, as an aside, is toilets that are too small - like those on planes. I sit down to do a #2, but I end up leaking. On a regular size toilet, I can point little StrictlyInc into the toilet to avoid making a mess, but on those planes that is impossible due to space and size of the toilet. As a result, I try to avoid using plane restrooms to some extent (a hassle as I'm a frequent business traveler).

TMI, I know, but where else am I going to complain? :)
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