Kegel exerciese best course to gaining control

JJK

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Posted 11/25/2006 5:21 PM (GMT 0)

Guys,

The KEGEL exercises and results prior to the operation are getting me a little concerned. I do them, but it is difficult to know you are doing them correctly and getting the best results. Considering I have a day and a half before the operation it may be a small point. Can you build the kegel muscles after the operation?

What is the best thing to do after the operation to gain control.

Concerned

JJK

lawink

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Posted 11/25/2006 5:31 PM (GMT 0)

Hi there JJK!

The most important time to do the Kegel exercises is after surgery (especially once the catheter is removed). Someone in here said he imagined he was pulling water up through a straw (the straw being his penis) and boy that's exactly what it feels like!! I thought it was the best description we'd heard.

The prior to surgery is mainly for practice and getting that particular muscle in shape for what's to come, but it's the after surgery kegels that will get you to continence quicker.

Good luck on your surgery and please stay with us and keep us updated and ask any questions you need!

;o) Linda & Bob

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Posted 11/25/2006 6:15 PM (GMT 0)

Start walking as soon as yo can even if you gush when standing. If you have to start with a few laps around the house if you can't get outside. Yeah, the family will look at you like your crazy when you keep circling round and round...hehehhe.

When I finally started walking my control improved quickly.

Good Luck with your recovery.

Wicket

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Posted 11/25/2006 8:42 PM (GMT 0)

I also read that if your penis bobs up and down when you tighten the muscles you're using the right ones...now since I don't have one of those things I can only go by what I read, but Curtis said his did so guess he was doing it right.

bluebird

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Posted 11/26/2006 1:45 AM (GMT 0)

Hi JJK,

I’m posting on your new thread: The BIG Operation is Monday the 275h –Tips for coming home.

Hope you found this Thread titled: Kegel Help? Started by kw…. It’s on page 2 as of right now…. It has great info about kegels… Doing them before surgery gets the sphincter muscle ready to do a new big job because he’s never had to work before. Since you’ve not done them…. before surgery…start immediately after the catheter is removed…. You have to train this guy and the sooner he knows what his job is…. The sooner you will be continent. It takes time and everyone is different in his timeframe for being completely continent. So don’t be alarmed if you have leakage… expect it ….

Take care and know we’ll be waiting to hear from you!! In Friendship ~ Lee & Buddy

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