i week post op incontinence

Dt18 

Normal is not a word I like in the medical setting. Some guys are dry from the moment the catheter comes out , most probably take alot longer. The number of pads is relative to how much is in the pads and how often you change them.

A pad may hold 150ml if the flow can be controlled, if you drop 150ml in one go it may run down your leg. I put my pad in my under and when the urge came I stood in the shower to see what it could contain.

You have been battered about, tissue is healing scabs are forming, swelling should be reducing.  Things may improve in the next few days, far too early to start worrying.

Thanks Chris

I was like a leaky tap the day mine came out (June). It improved over the following few days although tiredness or going for a walk would set me off. Several pads a day at that point. After 5 weeks I suddenly passed a load of old blood and debris and saw a big improvement after that. Patience. Personally I found coming to terms with the incontinence more challenging than coming to terms with having cancer. After 7 weeks I'm on 1 or occasionally 2 level 2 pads a day.

I agree with other voices here. Be patient. I'm 6 weeks post op. Not using pads but having to run like crazy at times and plan all activities more than 100 yards from a toilet.