Here we go again, continence, sorry folks!!!

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Hi folks. Today it was number forty three postop, so of I went to the local hospital for my PSA. Here's hoping for a good result as I need one.

I was doing really well with the continence issue but I seem to have gone back to day one after having the catheter out. I was down two  or three pads a day, but now I seems to be changing them every hour. Is it usual to have days like this after three or four days when everything was fantastic? Today I couldn't take more than 5 or 6 steps before I felt myself passing urine. Nor could I laugh cough bend, I'll go upstairs without the same problem. I keep having to remind myself.I'm only six weeks post op and there's still a lot of healing to be done But after a relatively a good period it's difficult to go backwards. Thanks for your continued support

Al985

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    Best wishes - Brian

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  • Hey Al,

    I'm 4 months on and the initial months were things could go backwards and forwads a little.
    I noticed that doing my pelvic floor exercises every day, can cause some some weakness initially, in the same way working any muscle group can.

    Hopefully it improves for you

    Best wishes
    Hertsman