Friday, May 29, 2009 koolkafedogs asks

Q: my friend had prostate surgery 8 wks. ago,

and is still very incontinent, even after doing keigels alot. is this unual?

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Answers (3)

jim p

6/ 5/09 3:55pm

I have been mildly to moderately incontinent for 7 years as a result of a prostectomy. If not a common problem then it is at least not uncommon.

Papa

6/ 9/09 6:56am

They say 3-6 months is normal. After that it is anybody's guess. If the heavy wetting lasts more than 6 months it could be a sign of a life long situation. Papa (i am still in diapers 5 years after surgery)

Herb Dee

7/ 9/09 9:37am

I had my surgery 18 months ago, and despite some progress I still remain moderately to severely incontinent. It really is very much an individual situation depending upon the extent of the surgery. On balance I would rather be rid of the cancer even if it does mean I have to use adult diapers and pads. Keep doing the exercises and follow medical instructions; it will hopefully improve.

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