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Posted 01 Sep 2025 at 17:56

Hi I am now 5 months after prostate surgery and like all of us I was left with incontinence but over the 5 months it was getting better I was down to 5/6 tena level 3 pads and 1 all night pad but over the last two weeks it's gone up to 8/9 per day and I can't work out why my son is taking me to Scotland in three weeks time and obviously I am very concerned about going on a 300 + mile journey I just don't understand why thought I was making good progress 

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Posted 01 Sep 2025 at 19:05

Hi Penguins,

I think you should contact your GP and get tested for a water infection.  I had one during my recovery and it would cause you to get through loads of pads.  The good news is that in just a few days after getting the right medicine it was back under control.

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Posted 02 Sep 2025 at 17:28
Hi Penguins

I think it would be a good idea as suggested to get tested for a water infection to see if that has lead to the increase in Pad usage.

On a general note and for a comparison (although we all progress at different rates) I am 66 ,after 5 months I was on a couple of pads per day and none at night ,7 months after surgery I don’t wear a pad except occasionally if playing golf.My improvement came about when my surgeon got me to increase the Pelvic Floor exercises from 3 sets to 5 .The importance of doing these regularly and correctly can’t be overstated in my opinion,best of luck.👍

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Posted 05 Sep 2025 at 08:32

Hi Penguins

I am sorry to hear that you are having trouble with incontinence in the middle of the recovery period. Like the others mentioned, it may be because of a water infection and it would be good to get it checked out. 

There is also medication available to treat incontinence after surgery, which you could speak with your GP about as well. 

I hope you can find an answer to your question soon. Wishing you all the best for your recovery

 
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