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Posted 1/9/2016 9:45 AM (GMT 0)
Hi All

I'm working my way to dryness since RP (DaVinci) 14th Nov, and last self catheter Dec 6th. Bladder efficiency good; can go 3 to 4 hours ok. 'Spurting' is getting less although the little suckers still catch me out sometimes.

Today though feeling that I need to pee all the time. I am able to control it and go 2 hours but then becomes a bit painful so I don't try to hold it longer although I probably could. I am doing a fair amount of Pevlic Floor exercise as I have been doing since before the RP; could I have strained something?
Also probably overdid the wine consumption two days ago and wondered if that might have irritated.
Not feeling unwell or feverish so inclined to rule out a bladder infection.

You experience based advice would be welcome.

Thank you good people.

Hugh
Posted 1/9/2016 12:28 PM (GMT 0)
HUgh,

Sounds like you're right on track. Here's a few things I've figured out:

1. Hydration is really important. I actually leak less if I keep the water moving in. It seems counter intuitive, but it feels right.

2. Alcohol can become an issue. I agree, wine in particular--particularly high tannin reds.

3. I note that the time lag between "I need to go soon" and "I need to go right f-ing NOW" is a lot shorter than it used to be. Which makes sense, we're missing a valve we used to have.

If you can typically go every 3-4 hours, I'd say you're 'there'. I'd suggest you relax. The new process is a learned thing. It sounds like your body has learned much of it. Keep wearing the shields for a while for the occasional drips. Otherwise, if you let it, it will move into your subconscious, which is where you want it.
Posted 1/9/2016 2:22 PM (GMT 0)
Thanks Halbert. That all makes good sense and now I come to think about it I have eased off on the water a bit since I started to make ground.

Hugh
Posted 1/9/2016 3:50 PM (GMT 0)
also watch the caffeine intake. Caffeine is a bladder irritant. Some guys have to cut back on that for a while till things are healing up.

Andrew
Posted 1/11/2016 5:35 AM (GMT 0)
Thanks halpert and In the Shop for the good advice.

I usually only have one coffee/day. I'm just puzzled this feeling of bladder irritation only started two days ago after 5 weeks of steady progress. I seems to abate when I'm sitting at my desk but its less comfortable if I stand or walk around or on the treadmill.

Unfortunately (depending on which way you look at it) I'm now 'on the road and travelling slowly through Asia to Europe and won't be back in the same place as my Uro until July. He just suggested by email that it will probably just subside but if concerned I could see a Uro when i pass through Singapore next week. (I'm in Bali at the moment) so have made an appointment with a guy there for Monday.

I can't think that its anything too sinister since no troubles peeing and urine is clear and I feel fine. Just looking for reassurance I guess.

Best regards

Hugh
Posted 1/11/2016 11:48 AM (GMT 0)
Jolly: enjoy your travels! Taking a long trip less than 2 months after RALP is seizing life and living it to the fullest. You Da Man! All kinds of things can irritate the bladder, most of them are things you could eat or drink...and I'd suggest your diet at the moment is not your normal diet.
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