Leakage

[tommyrobertson]

I had a radical prostatectomy 8 years ago and I have bad bladder leakage. I have to wear Depends every day because of the amount of leakage. It usually occurs when I am sitting on my sofa or working in my yard. Does anyone have any experience with us? Also, does anyone know of a procedure that would eliminate or minimize the leakage? Any help would be greatly appreciated. Thanks!

[Hidden]

Have you looked at the possibility of an Artificial Urinary Sphincter (AUS)?

[tango65]

Consult with an urologist about a sling to elevate the urethra or an AUS.

my.clevelandclinic.org/heal...

[marlins1]

Same situation, but not as bad, getting a sling next week, will post how it goes.

[London441]

the AUS is admittedly is another surgery, but it works great for me and most others who have it.

[Yank66]

DH has an AUS -life changing surgery for him. Lots of information on here. You can use the search feature to find a number of guys’ stories.

[Miccoman]

There is a forum on HealthUnlocked just for problems with incontinence -- contra-intuitively call continence:

healthunlocked.com/simonfou...

You may be able to find more information there.

[jimreilly]

I had a sling procedure some years ago and for a more serious incontinence resulting from an RP, and it took care of almost all the leakage (which is what was expected--it's not perfection); it's a much less serious procedure than an AUS

[ukulele_grandpa]

I can relate. I had RP 17 years ago and began needing the Depends process about 6 years ago. I'm just grateful that I don't leak at night! One, maybe two Depends during the day takes care of the problem now. I play the ukulele and sing the oldies. Am thinking about starting a group to sing at assisted living facilities. The Depends!

[Timberjack69]

i have had a zling fitted after RP and almost total incontenence then had an AUS fitted and has changed my life. While its not perfect I would recommend it

[tommyrobertson in reply to Timberjack69]

Thank you!

[RS265]

I have an AUS fitted but before that used a Wiesner clamp. These work very well and I was able to travel internationally and participate in demanding sports without leakage. Strongly recommend trying one before moving to an AUS.

[tommyrobertson in reply to RS265]

I've never heard of a Weisner clamp. What is it and how does it work?

[SimpleGuy]

Check out Amazon for a variety of "incontinence clamps". I have a small collection. Weisner for all-around. Lunderg for most reliable. PP-stop for comfort. Various designs are pretty ingenious. Unlike RS265, I still wear a pad (Tena, not Depends) for tennis.

[tommyrobertson in reply to SimpleGuy]

Thank you!

[RS265]

There is a Weinberg store on Amazon which has more detail.