I have my operation to remove my prostate on Monday and after reading all the leaflets and online advice I cannot find any guidance on what type of incontinence products I will need straight after the operation and for when I go home; eg
Pants
Pads
Seat / bed covers
Flow rates
Any recommendations would be appreciated so many options and not wanting to spend a fortune and it not be used. (I do realise everyone will be different)
I have tried the eurology dept and they could not advise either.
Or will I get all this advice after surgery at the hospital?
Hello Fogster . Firstly all the best for tomorrow. I can remember a helpful thread on this from Huffies so have given you a link to it. My husband didn't have a Prostatectomy but does find Tena pads a good discreet brand for confidence if we are going out and at night. After radiotherapy he did have to upgrade to the pants at night for a little bit. A lot of men find a pair of joggers or loose fitting trousers help when you have the catheter.
My OH had a Prostatectomy last April. Had catheter removed just over 2 weeks post op so no need for pads until then. Prostate Cancer UK issued a one off package containing pads, info etc on request from their website which was very helpful.
Purchased a waterproof mattress protector for any incidents pre and post catheter days. Once op scars had recovered a little wore tighter fitting pants when wearing pads for better security and peace of mind. Wearing of dark coloured joggers also helped incase of accidents (which never happened fortunately).
Husband did and still does the Kegel exercises which has helped in regaining his continence. He downloaded the Squeezy app to help with this as Recommended by urologist.
