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Posted 07 Apr 2025 at 21:57

I read lots of men using multiple pads a day post surgery do the nhs provide these or do you buy these as they are quite expensive. Are the pull up ones best or stronger ones? How do men manage going back to work is there medication after a few months if needed. My partner is 56 and in a manual job he will only get statutory sick pay.

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Posted 07 Apr 2025 at 23:54
I needed extra help after my RP 10 years ago. I was referred to the incontinence nurse and she sorted boxes of the things for me through the NHS, fortunately I only needed to see her once and things improved so I didn't need anything.

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Posted 08 Apr 2025 at 05:54

I think pad supply depends very much what health board you are under.  For example the aneurin bevan health board will provide all the pads needed (ie usually about 200 each time) delivered to your house the day before catheter removal. Then as things progress they will provide smaller pads. 

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Posted 09 Apr 2025 at 12:07
Up here in Teesside, it's a bit upside down on pads. On discharge and for the first delivery, Urology supplies Tena Level 2 pads- the ones that are shaped like a Cricket box. After these are exhausted, you are supplied with 200 'Comfort Mini' which I was told can absorb 1 pint of urine. 200 are supplied every 3 months on request and are cheaper than the Tena 2s.

As a result, I went through 5 or 6 at least of the low capacity pads every day which didn't do wonders for my confidence. Now 8 months after my operation , I'm back wearing light coloured trousers(not an option when you're in full flow) and using 1 of the larger pads every day, mainly as insurance.

Keep doing the exercises.

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User
Posted 07 Apr 2025 at 23:54
I needed extra help after my RP 10 years ago. I was referred to the incontinence nurse and she sorted boxes of the things for me through the NHS, fortunately I only needed to see her once and things improved so I didn't need anything.

User
Posted 08 Apr 2025 at 05:54

I think pad supply depends very much what health board you are under.  For example the aneurin bevan health board will provide all the pads needed (ie usually about 200 each time) delivered to your house the day before catheter removal. Then as things progress they will provide smaller pads. 

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Posted 08 Apr 2025 at 07:14

Thanks will have to check policies in Hertfordshire. That's good in Wales 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿 

User
Posted 09 Apr 2025 at 12:07
Up here in Teesside, it's a bit upside down on pads. On discharge and for the first delivery, Urology supplies Tena Level 2 pads- the ones that are shaped like a Cricket box. After these are exhausted, you are supplied with 200 'Comfort Mini' which I was told can absorb 1 pint of urine. 200 are supplied every 3 months on request and are cheaper than the Tena 2s.

As a result, I went through 5 or 6 at least of the low capacity pads every day which didn't do wonders for my confidence. Now 8 months after my operation , I'm back wearing light coloured trousers(not an option when you're in full flow) and using 1 of the larger pads every day, mainly as insurance.

Keep doing the exercises.

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Posted 09 Apr 2025 at 21:24
Welsh1, as above it seems entirely dependent on your local NHS area. I was simply advised to go to Boots and get some pads for after the catheter came out.

I think the full-pants ones have a larger capacity, but can get uncomfortable (they are quite heavy when getting full). I find the Tena 2 a decent compromise, not too bulky and work quite well. However pad use was much higher for the first few weeks so it won't be easy for your partner; even now I find manual work (I did a lot of gardening today) increases the leaks.

But fingers crossed. Quite a lot of men regain continence quite quickly, and if your partner is in that category the problems may go away pretty quickly.

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Posted 10 Apr 2025 at 11:53

Thanks

User
Posted 10 Apr 2025 at 11:56

Thanks I have a feeling the trust will say go to boots we are trying to find out. Have free package of tena coming so he can try.

 
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