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Incontinence duration
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Ash Tewari, MD, M.Ch. - Prostate Cancer, Robotic Prostatectomy, Urology, Oncology, Surgery
Weill Medical College of Cornell University New York - NY
This forum is for questions about: Advanced or Metastatic Prostate Cancer, Biopsy, Bone Scan, Blood in Urine or Semen, Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia (BPH), CT Scan, Cystoscopy, Erectile Dysfunction, Hormone Therapy, Incontinence, Pain (abdomen, low back or hip), PSA Test, Prostatitis , Radiation Therapy, Rectal Exam, Recurrent Cancer, Risk Factors, Screening, Staging (Tumor size; Metastasis), Surgery, Transrectal Ultrasound, Urinary Difficulty or Burning, Urinary Urgency (Leaking), Watchful Waiting.

Incontinence duration

by Bruce1017, May 13, 2009 03:37PM
My surgery was two weeks ago.  My catheter was removed a week later and  I continue to have major leaking with no noticeable improvement.  Pads are not adequate.  Depends are necessary. Every day I  do 300-400 Kegels  & walk a minimum of two miles.  I do not drink alcohol or caffeine.
Any suggestions to improve the situation?
Are their others with similar issues?

by Ash Tewari, MD, M.Ch., May 14, 2009 03:26PM
To: Bruce1017
Thank you for your question. At two weeks after surgery it is too early in some situations to gain any urine control. Improvement is likely in the next 4 weeks. In the meanwhile continuing Kegel exercises and walking.

Sincerely,

AKT
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