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Posted 3/4/2011 4:06 AM (GMT 0)
I had surgery a year ago and since then continue to leak. Any suggestions short of drugs? Your help is appreciated.
Posted 3/4/2011 4:10 AM (GMT 0)
i think there is further surgery, no?

Where did you do your surgery? how many surgeries did your surgeon have under his belt?
Posted 3/4/2011 4:23 AM (GMT 0)
Surgeon used the DiVinci system and had 30 + surgeries using this system as well many non-robotic operations. No further surgery planned.
Posted 3/4/2011 3:13 PM (GMT 0)
I would ask my uro about physical therapy - there should be a program for incontinence assistance through a doctor or local hospital. They can check what you are doing for Kegels, to see if you have been exercising the right muscles, and offer dietary suggestions.

I'm not dry yet, at over 16 months out, but I have found a lot of food and drink that can make it worse -

Welcome to HW - as always, sorry you find yourself here.

Posted 3/4/2011 3:22 PM (GMT 0)
I'm 9 months out from surgery and still leak a pad a day, sometimes a bit more. I recently went to a pad for women with incontinence issues. The pad is smaller, and holds less but is less obtrusive to wear. I usually need a 2nd one late in the day. They are cheaper, smaller and give me a bit of a morale boost since I no longer need the full size mens pad.

If I still leak at a year out I`ll be looking at other options.

r

Posted 3/4/2011 3:48 PM (GMT 0)
I am going on 4 years post op with robotic surgery and I still drip when I caugh, pass gas, lift something heavy, or don't go to bathroom right away when I get the urge.  I really leak like an open faucet when I have an orgasm.  My uro said "just get use to it, and other than taking some drugs, there is nothing much you can do about it."  I look at it as a small price to pay for not having cancer. 
Posted 3/4/2011 4:02 PM (GMT 0)
davidg - you realize this new poster is asking a question about incontinence after a year? He's not asking for opinions about his surgeon, and why would you think he needs other surgery? Are you sure you read what he wrote?

art - welcome, there are a lot of very experienced guys here dealing with every level of incontinence, that should be able to answer any of your questions.

david in sc
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