I've had no support from the incontinence clinic in my area so reverted to modifying ladies incontinence pads. which works for me.
It's obvious after the operation. They remove the prostate so the doctor has to join the bits up and you lose some length. It's a bit of a shock in reality and knocks your self esteem sideways. Pumps and tablets help, but don't and I suppose can't replace what's taken away.
I was given the all-clear on my post op consultation and a downgrade of the Gleeson from a 4:3 to a 3:4. Happy at the time and in follow ups, also realising I may have had a lucky escape. Still, I do have mood changes and a short temper, and days when I become depressed because of my actual physical appearance. I wouldn't even dream of going to a gym anymore.
My treatment from diagnosis to operation and recovery was excellent. Doctors, nurses and support staff brilliant...all of them.
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The operation had the highest success rate, so was a no brainer
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