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Posted 2/25/2011 3:54 PM (GMT 0)
Yes. But I hope to be well enough to load up our vintage Airstream with booze, art supplies, and music sooner than later.

W-O
Posted 2/25/2011 4:02 PM (GMT 0)
W-O,

Yes, that lean over to pull up the pants flexes the pelvic floor muscles, so the leak happens.

Stand in the shower to avoid a mess, and try these:
- lean over while holding a kegel
- squat down and back up while holding a kegel
Just to get an idea of how the pressure changes - I see that whatever control I have is lost if I squat down without thinking ahead.

I still believe that you should do some walking, then a set of kegels. A Phys. Therapy nurse told me that walking and kegels impact the same muscles differently, so doing them in balance helps. I've seen that to be true when I've skipped my daily walks due to weather, but kept up the kegels.

And yes, maybe wear that depend with a pad at night for a while. Or get used to doing the laundry every morning.
Posted 2/25/2011 6:05 PM (GMT 0)
Wigged, various fishermen,
I am 14 days free from catheter. I was very much in the same boat as you guys at first. I am starting to see some improvements - notably at night - most nights I can actually sleep through the night without having to get up and pee, and in the morning I can walk to the bathroom and take the one and only satisfying pee of the day. it's a little better every day in terms of volume. During the day I am seeing a little improvement also, but slower going - I actually can pee a little into the toilet (not much). late afternoons are still a lost cause.

everyone I talked to prior to surgery told me not to let the first few weeks be too discouraging. I have had that reiterated in many thread on this site. Patience, patience, patience.

keep the faith and the sense of humor.
Posted 2/25/2011 7:57 PM (GMT 0)
cycling boy,
our control symptoms seem to be in the same cycle. Although I'm about maybe 6 days behind. I'm gonna blame that on the age difference. I do seem to get a little more control in the evening,but I think that is due to the fact I'm sitting and watching the idiot box.
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