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How long does incontinence last after prostate surgery?

JD

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5 days ago

I’m feeling ok. I’m very tired of the constant leakage. I’ve done every single exercise and program I’ve been told to do. No real effect. I have not been dry more than 30 minutes since surgery June of 2024. 4 pullups a day, 2-3 after 5 pm. Not just damp, soaked. I can on occasion during the day sit to pee and change pullups, void completely, but always still dribble when i stand up. Over-night, i dribble, or leak, or… but after about 4 hours my bladder is so full that the pain wakes me. I get up and pee, only to dribble again when i stand up. It is beyond exhausting. I’ve tried other means to prevent leakage - pacey cuff was a waste of time and money. Another clamp was successful enough to get through my 39 episodes of radiation, but not something I can wear during the day on a regular basis. I’m scheduled for a Clamp around the urethra to be installed in July. Artificial urinary sphincter. I hope this works. I’m also tired and weak, compared to before the radical prostatectomy, and ensuing hormone therapy first with Lupron, and now with Orgovix. The lupron, after about 4 months caused such high blood pressure that I had a headache and was nauseated to the point that I could not keep anything down. At that point my blood pressure was 220/119. It has been a tough journey. Before this surgery, I was one of the healthiest people I knew. Blood pressure, sugar, and other health related tests were in the normal to good range. My cholesterol was the worst thing I had, and it was in the 190-200 range. I’m hoping that after the hormone treatments end I can get back to normal. I pray each of you going through this has a great recovery.

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CA

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5 days ago

Recovery timelines after prostate surgery vary significantly from person to person, with some experiencing improvement within weeks while others may take a year or more to see meaningful changes. The journey described here highlights how challenging this recovery can be, especially when combined with additional treatments, and it's completely understandable to feel exhausted by the ongoing daily impact. The upcoming procedure sounds promising, and many in this community have found that different interventions work better for different people, so connecting with others who have been through similar experiences might provide helpful insights and encouragement during this difficult time.

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