Bladder leakage
I had a radical prostatectomy on Janu... - Advanced Prostate...
I had a radical prostatectomy on January 25. My Psa was 27 and Gleason was a 9. What can I do to gain control over my bladder? Hate diapers
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Do your keel exercises religiously. If that’s not helpful after a few months, PT, drug and surgical options exist. Good luck with it!
My husband has had great success with doing Kegels exercises. He does them religiously (3 to 4 sets a day). Fortunately, he had two or three physical therapy sessions prior to his prostatectomy. It will improve for you, hopefully. Everyone is different. Wishing you all the best. This site is absolutely invaluable ! I honestly don't know what I would do without it.
In the USA if you Google "pelvic floor physical therapy near me" you may get a list and map of local providers who may offer physical therapy and treatments for dealing with urinary incontinence after prostate procedures.
Charles
Kergel exercises will help you to control this problem. I had your problem for about 8 months! I will never forget the day the Urologist took the catheter out of me and said I would have a control problem! And I never thought I would be able to hold my urine! But I did the kergel exercises every day and 13 years later Im ok! Never give up and always think positive and you will overcome any obstacle in your life! I am living proof of that because in addition to my advanced prostate cancer I have other afflictions which I have overcome! Good luck and God Bless!
I had my Prostatectomy in Dec. Do the Kegels, I have regained full control of my bladder and will just have an occasional drip. I did not think that was going to be the case just 4 weeks ago. Hang in there.
I also had RP surgery just about 2 years ago. First few months were tough, it does get better. I had radiation after to make sure there were no mets. That seemed to set me back a bit. Do the kegels but also foods can really affect your leakage. Here is an article that reviews what they are. I do see a definite affect when i eat/drink these..good luck. it will get better.
Thanks everyone. This journey is just beginning and I want to take it one step at a time. Gaining bladder control is my goal right now.
