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Incontinence After Prostate Surgery
A Guide to Recovery and Management
By Kelly Burgess
For men who are left with a case of incontinence during the recovery period from surgery, Dr. Moul and Dr. Myers both recommend disposable absorbent garments, such as DependŽ Guards for Men, which are ultra-thin, super-absorbent pads designed to fit a man's anatomy.
Wright was one of those few who continued to have problems with incontinence beyond the recovery phase. Now, several years after his surgery, he continues to use one pad per day since he needs only light protection. "I value the use of DependŽ for men because they provide protection without discomfort," he says.
However, though incontinence is certainly manageable, Dr. Moul also recommends that men discuss bladder control issues with their doctor during follow up appointments after the surgery. This allows their health care provider to determine if it is part of the recovery process and not a separatee problem that needs to be evaluated.
It's also important to remember that men are also dealing with the emotional ramifications of surgery and often a diagnosis of cancer, and their doctors should help them manage all of the aftereffects.
"In the first year after prostate surgery men are supposed to be seen by their urologist every three months," says Dr. Moul. "A good urologist should be paying attention not just to the incision or the disease, but to the other health factors as well, such as emotional recovery, sexual recovery and urinary recovery."
