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Posted 5/27/2011 12:21 PM (GMT 0)
Got a good night's sleep last night with the help of a sleeping pill and what a difference I feel this morning.  I'll get the catheter out in six more days and probably should be doing more to prepare.  How many sets of Kegals should I be doing each day?  Thanks.

-Bob R.

Posted 5/27/2011 12:37 PM (GMT 0)
I was told no Kegals till the catheter is out. After that I did them mostly when I would think about it. You Dr should give you a sheet with instructions as to what he recommends. IIf I remember correctly he had me doing them before the surgery to get started and learn how to do them.

Roller glad you got some rest last night. Hope you are starting that walking. I can tell you I took my big catheter bag in a shopping bag and walked up and down my small street. I did find that walking made the aches and pains dissipate faster.

Do keep us posted.

Cajun Jeff
Posted 5/27/2011 12:49 PM (GMT 0)
I agree. I've always been told and have read...no kegels until the catheter is out.
Posted 5/27/2011 1:18 PM (GMT 0)
Same here. I was told no Kegels while cath in. You must be getting anxious to get that catheter out. Hang in there.
Posted 5/27/2011 1:22 PM (GMT 0)
Good to know, I'll wait on them. Yes, can't wait to get that cath out!  I am walking but it's hot as hell here so mostly early a.m. and after sundown or go to a store and walk in the AC. I've even been doing several laps around the house like a caged animal. lol Thanks guys.
Posted 5/27/2011 1:44 PM (GMT 0)
My surgery was in early January 2010 and here near Chicago outdoor walks in January are challenging so I confined my walks to walking around inside the house or on a treadmill. Walking really did reduce the discomfort I had and I'm sure it helped my spirits and physical recovery.
Posted 5/27/2011 2:50 PM (GMT 0)
Bob,

If your uro had been really preparing you (and in this case mine was not), you would have been started on Kegels before surgery. Pity I don't hear many that get started early, and I certainly didn't.

One of my support group guys started coming to the meetings a couple of months before surgery. We got him started, and although it might have nothing to do with it, he was stone dry from day one. If only I had known...

Anyway, NO Kegels with the cath in, according to my surgeon.

There are as many ways to do them as pages that mention them on the internet.

I use the hold 10 seconds, relax 10 seconds, and do that 10 times for one set method. I do that 3,  sometimes 4 times a day. More than that acutally causes problems for me, as the muscles get overworked, sore, and then leaking returns big time.

 

Posted 5/27/2011 3:03 PM (GMT 0)
Not while its in.
My husband is doing 300 a day at 50 intervals.
Posted 5/28/2011 1:20 AM (GMT 0)
wifeandmother,

when I kicked up to 50 (5 sets of 10) per day, it was like taking away all control. I went from about 3 pads a day back to 8. This is a process that should be slow and progressive.

I backed off to 3 sets a day, and improved greatly.

Not to say what number of sets is ideal (depends), but there is such a thing as too many.

Posted 5/28/2011 11:58 AM (GMT 0)
Bob,  The National Association for Continence (NAFC) has a very good article on Kegels and pelvic floor exercises.  Try this link: http://www.nafc.org/uploads/pdf/Pelvic_floor.pdf .  I have followed their recommendations for several years and have had very good results.   Carlos
Posted 5/28/2011 12:33 PM (GMT 0)
Very good article, Carlos. Thanks for sharing!
Posted 5/28/2011 4:49 PM (GMT 0)
Due to the shrinking of the little guy from the H.T. I have my wife do them 4x to 5x a day 100 reps 3 sets. I don't know if this helps but it strikes me as being funny in a twisted sort of way.
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