Increased incontinence

Incontinence
Kevinb,

You're right it's too early in the ballgame to tell--but if you want to see the ups and downs and path of incontinence, pull up my posts. I have been incontinent for 3 yrs, but I believe one way or another I'll lick this thing. I think my posts will help you. Hopefully in a few months you'll notice improvement, realisticallly, it's not uncommon the first 3 to 6 mos. I'm sure many others will chime in. Don't panic----you'll get through it.

Lion1

Increased Incontinence
Kevin, I had my surgery 5 Mar and although I was leaking while I walked and stood for long periods of time, I had little to no difficulty sleeping or sitting down. I could pretty much hold it until I got to a bathroom when I woke up at night. Then after about a month, I started having difficulty holding it in when I got up at night and I also seemed to have periods when I leaked a little sitting down. I felt the same way, that I was moving backwards for some reason. Pad usage increased but there wasn't much I could do about it but keep doing my Kegals and keeping faith that it was only a temporary thing. I am somewhat pleased to say that I am making progress and can now hold large amounts for a long period of time, so when I get up at night or get up from my desk at work, I have little to no difficulty holding it until I get to the bathroom, so it did get better. It has given me new motivation to continue the Kegals and look forward to a day that I will be dry like many that have gone before me. For now, I have learned to deal with it on a daily basis. I still play sports with my son, take karate, snowboard, etc with little difficulty especially if I plan ahead of time. I have flown once since the operation and am flying to New York tomorrow again on business. I fly Southwest and tell the ticket agent at the gate that I have a medical condition that requires me to be in an isle seat near a bathroom which allows me to get a preboard ticket. I am sure that most if not all airlines will accommodate that. Bottom line is that I went through the same thing that you are experiencing. I didn't get completely discouraged and it got better. Keep the faith and keep doing the Kegals.

Kurt

I had my surgery on April
I had my surgery on April 9th. I have also noticed that I leak more now than in the beginning, but not as much as you are. I have also noticed that I have to urinate more frequently during the day and if i dont rush to the bathroom I will leak. Somedays are better than others. My doctor tells me it will get better. I hope so, but I take this to cancer anytime.
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