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Posted 8/28/2009 8:53 AM (GMT 0)
Hi, I`m a new member to the forum and reside in england. I had a DeVinci proceedure on the 18th May 2009 and have had an average recovery according to all the reports I have read here. My question to any of you knowledgable gentlemen is this. I am dry during the day with just occassional dampness for this I use just a light ladies pad, but during the night I use a tena light mans pad and I find that if I do not get the urge to go to the bathroom within 3 to 4 hours I spring a leak and wake up to find the pad wet. This is frustrating as before the operation I could go right through the night ( 8 hours ) without the need to pee. My pre op tests were gleason 6, psa 7.2, Mri scan confirmed organ specific, and post op pathology confirmed diagnosis. 6week psa result was 0.1. I am now awaiting 3 month consultation.
Posted 8/28/2009 11:11 AM (GMT 0)
I'd imagine you'll gain more control as time goes on.

Have you tried cutting back on fluid intake?

Posted 8/28/2009 2:11 PM (GMT 0)
Welcome to HW. The bladder loses it's elasticity after the surgery and it takes time to regain it. So, it is less capable to hold large amount of urine overnight. Be patient, it will get better.
Posted 8/28/2009 3:24 PM (GMT 0)
I would try to progressively hold it longer (I realize you are sleeping). When I first get the urge, I have intentionally waited as long as possible, to increase my storage time. Also, if you are urinating frequently during the day to avoid mishaps, you have trained your bladder to go every hour or two.

And, we are all different, and in time, I think you will be fine, especially if you are essentially dry during the day.

How's the weather over there by the way ?
Posted 8/28/2009 3:50 PM (GMT 0)
Many guys find that alcohol, caffeinated drinks, or carbonated drinks make bladder control harder, so avoid those in the late afternoon or evening.

Control during the day but not at night is kind of backward from the norm. Do you take any sleep aid or other med that might keep you from waking up to answer the call?

Finally, keep focused on the fact that control is returning. It is going to keep getting better even if it is frustrating at present.
Posted 8/28/2009 3:53 PM (GMT 0)

Greetting from the other side of the pond!  Bladder control is definately an issue for some.  I suggtest three things: 1) drink less or nothing after dinner; 2)drink no caffine or alcohol at dinner; 3) set an alarm to wake you 3 - 4 hours into your sleep.  A pee alarm!  It should get better soon and celebrate the fact that you use so few pads during the day.  Many of us, me included, have bladder control issues during the day and are ok at night!

Posted 8/28/2009 4:41 PM (GMT 0)
Thanks for the response. I do try and resrict fluid intake after about 7-8pm. I am not a big drinker of coffee or alcohol, (drink cranberry juice ) although I have found that a glass of wine or a beer will make a differance, and I do not take any medicines that might influance sleep patterns. During the day I usually have to pee about every 3-4 hours and I suppose this is affecting the night time patterns. Yes a good idea to set an alarm and I had thought of this. Stomach muscles still seem tight, but I expect they will eventually ease with time. Weather in my part of the UK is not very good with wind and rain at the moment.
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