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Post Operative Incontinence

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Posted 01 Jun 2024 at 10:44

Originally Posted by: Online Community Member

Hello, first post here…I’m 12 days post op and 3 days post catheter removal.

Hello mate. I'm sorry that you've had to join the Club, but welcome.

Incontinence can vary enormously, so it's difficult to even give a normal recovery rate. Nurses told me that about 80% of patients recovered after about 6 months.

Having all those toilet trips during the night must badly affect your sleep and being tired will not aid your overall recovery. If it becomes too much of a problem give the nurses a call.

Steve's urinal bottle is a good idea. I used to use one, it disturbs your sleep less than traipsing to the loo.

Best of luck.

Edited by member 01 Jun 2024 at 10:55  | Reason: Additional text

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Posted 01 Jun 2024 at 11:06

I haven’t been on this site for very long, but one thing that I have learnt is that there quite often isn’t any real basis for defining normal with regard to side effects.  Different people can have quite significantly different reactions to virtually the same circumstances and treatments.

I’m sure that those with more experience can provide some better advice but comparisons with others seems to be of limited value and much of the benefit comes from just knowing that others are on a similar journey.

User
Posted 01 Jun 2024 at 11:28

Originally Posted by: Online Community Member
I’m sure that those with more experience can provide some better advice but comparisons with others seems to be of limited value and much of the benefit comes from just knowing that others are on a similar journey.

Very true mate. It's often a case of getting some weird comfort in knowing that at least others are suffering as much as you are. 😁

User
Posted 01 Jun 2024 at 13:22

Originally Posted by: Online Community Member
… at least others are suffering as much as you are. 😁

That wasn’t quite the sentiment that I was aiming for, but you’re not wrong! 😂

User
Posted 01 Jun 2024 at 14:52

Thanks Steve, much appreciate your response 

User
Posted 16 Oct 2024 at 12:37
Well this is definitely the thread I needed to find. Only had catheter out yesterday (15/10/24) and although I was prepared for the incontinence, what I wasn't prepared for was the flow of urine when I am stood up or moving even though there is no feeling or urge to wee.

I was really worried that there was something else not right as even though I wasn't sure what to expect, I didn't realise the flow would happen of its own accord with no sign that I needed the loo.

While my heart goes out to everybody suffering in the same way, it is reassuring to know that what I am experiencing is pretty typical.

Dave

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Posted 16 Oct 2024 at 20:05

Stick with it, it'll improve fairly rapidly over the next few days and then more slowly over the coming weeks and months. Whatever happens keep drinking and dont dehydrate just because you are weeing a lot and leaking, as dehydration will bring its own problems. Good luck with your recovery. 

 
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