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I just turned 63 and am exactly 6 months out from my RP today.
As I write this and upon reflection I find it hard to believe that I am here. I write this not to celebrate but more so to inspire others and to help buoy their spirits. I also offer this info for those who are behind me on their post RP road to recovery, we must keep in mind that everyone's recovery will vary. This Forum is such a tremendous resource for information and support, I thank God that I stumbled upon it when I needed it the very most!
Above I had mentioned that "I find it hard to believe that I am here" not literally but indeed figuratively. I lead a very active lifestyle and the post RP leaking that I experienced, which started immediately upon cath removal, was devastating to say the least. It was a tough go and I found it extremely difficult to remain positive in any fashion, this is completely foreign to me as I am abundantly positive in every facet of my life.
I have made tremendous progress with my incontinence, far more than I could have imagined even 3 or 4 months ago, and am absolutely thrilled! I am not 100% dry but I did take my daily 5 mile hike today, which I do wearing pull-ups, and found that I was extremely dry. In the past, even as I made progress with my incontinence, I tended to leak most during my hike, obviously being active always escalates leaking greatly. Today was a wonderful result and I felt that I needed to share for the reasons that I have mentioned above.
For those who are behind me in their recovery, please do not lose heart, it's easy to do, I know, I almost did. Make a commitment to remain active, this will be tough at times, do your exercises, focus particularly on your kegels and do not skip a session, you can only get out of the process what you are willing to put into it. Celebrate your positive milestones and don't get down should you have a slight relapse...it happens. Accept the support of your friends and family and stay in touch with this Forum. It and it's participants were there for me when I needed them most and I have pledged to stay active as I recover and move on in an effort to lend support to those struggling just as many have done for me. Thanks to every one!
Keep the faith, do the work and stay positive, support, time and patience are your allies here.
Cheers!
Timmy O
As I write this and upon reflection I find it hard to believe that I am here. I write this not to celebrate but more so to inspire others and to help buoy their spirits. I also offer this info for those who are behind me on their post RP road to recovery, we must keep in mind that everyone's recovery will vary. This Forum is such a tremendous resource for information and support, I thank God that I stumbled upon it when I needed it the very most!
Above I had mentioned that "I find it hard to believe that I am here" not literally but indeed figuratively. I lead a very active lifestyle and the post RP leaking that I experienced, which started immediately upon cath removal, was devastating to say the least. It was a tough go and I found it extremely difficult to remain positive in any fashion, this is completely foreign to me as I am abundantly positive in every facet of my life.
I have made tremendous progress with my incontinence, far more than I could have imagined even 3 or 4 months ago, and am absolutely thrilled! I am not 100% dry but I did take my daily 5 mile hike today, which I do wearing pull-ups, and found that I was extremely dry. In the past, even as I made progress with my incontinence, I tended to leak most during my hike, obviously being active always escalates leaking greatly. Today was a wonderful result and I felt that I needed to share for the reasons that I have mentioned above.
For those who are behind me in their recovery, please do not lose heart, it's easy to do, I know, I almost did. Make a commitment to remain active, this will be tough at times, do your exercises, focus particularly on your kegels and do not skip a session, you can only get out of the process what you are willing to put into it. Celebrate your positive milestones and don't get down should you have a slight relapse...it happens. Accept the support of your friends and family and stay in touch with this Forum. It and it's participants were there for me when I needed them most and I have pledged to stay active as I recover and move on in an effort to lend support to those struggling just as many have done for me. Thanks to every one!
Keep the faith, do the work and stay positive, support, time and patience are your allies here.
Cheers!
Timmy O
