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Posted 9/24/2013 6:58 PM (GMT 0)
Hi guys. I have whined before about this. Doing better but the last few days I won't have any problem then in the afternoon when I get up from sitting, laying down-anything causing abdominal pressure-the drips start in a rather strong manner. I'm 5 weeks out tomorrow. Anyone have these up and down scenarios? I know what I have to do but curious if this is fairly normal. One days-1 pad one day 3 pads. No caffiene or sodas.

Thanks
Posted 9/24/2013 7:12 PM (GMT 0)
It is normal, and could take 2 or 3 months to reach the end of your journey. It seems to be a stair step deal. Some days it seems to go backwards, and next day you take 2 steps forward. It took me 8 months to go pad free.

Good luck to you. Patience is a key element here.
Posted 9/24/2013 7:33 PM (GMT 0)
Watcher58
Everything is normal, nothing to be concerned about. Your body gets tired late in the afternoon and that is when we leak more.
Being 14 months out and still 2-3 pads a day, I would gladly switch incontinence results with you! yeah

Be a patient patient, these things take time and it has ONLY been 5 weeks. I am sure you understood the SE issues going into your treatment. Everyone heals on their own time.

Bill from Florida cool
Posted 9/24/2013 10:55 PM (GMT 0)
Yeah, as maddening as it is, what you're experiencing is pretty normal. Progress doesn't happen in a straight line, and you're gonna have good, bad and worse days. Most of us have been there.

The good news is that chances are you'll have this mostly behind you in a couple months. Hang in there and don't lose your sense of humor.

Jonathan
Posted 9/24/2013 10:56 PM (GMT 0)
Hi watcher,

I 2nd the others say...normal.  Just got to be patient, practice the "kegels" exercise you'll regain your continence.

All the best to your recovery

Posted 10/22/2013 9:00 PM (GMT 0)
Thanks for the encouraging words, gents. I'm in week 29 post-cath and still using 5 pads/day, doing the kegels and getting biofeedback PT every 2-3 weeks. I'm hoping to be 1 of the 90% (surgeon's number) who recover continence and my PT agrees that some of the 10% just gave up and didn't tough it out.
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