Artificial urinary sphnichter

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I have been 100% incontinent after radical prostatectomy, 38 treatments of radiation and hormone injections.We tried 2 collegan injections into the uretha which worsened the incontinence. I am finally considering an AUS surgery. I am 69 and using a combination of pull-up , pad and depends changed 6 or 7 times a day and a comphy-dry 24/7 at night with 2 pads. Any help is appreciated..thanks, Jim
 
I have decided to have an artificial urinary sphnichter installed next month. I have been 100% incontinent since 2 attempts with collagen injections last year. The supplies are costing almost $500 per month. Also, I am very tired having to change everything every 2-3 hours.
 
I hear ya - sometimes I am glad things are not worse, because believe me, they could be; other times, I'm fed up changing - even though it is only once or twice a day, usually. My biggest fear is forgetting to put on that all-important inner layer of underwear, and it could happen. I have memory deficits from a head injury which is also the cause of at least part (but I think all) of the bladder problems. Such a pain...
 
Hi nwyenko
I really hope things will improve for you after the A U Sphincter surgery. I am also 69 and need to change pads twice a day. My prostatectomy was 18 months ago. Good luck.
 
Went for the preop with dr when a blockage was discovered. Went to procedure to clear blockage and ended up with catheter for a week and 3 month postponement for surgery. Really disappointed!
 
Well, it finally happened. I had the AUS implanted yesterday. I am home after spending a night in the hospital. It will be 2 months before it can be activated. I will keep everyone here posted. Jim
 
There is a tiny button implanted in the scrotum which is pushed to activate. I will know more when the dr makes it operational.
 
What about the pain after the surgery? I understand it takes a while to be comfortable. I am considering the surgery for AUS. Any feed back will be greatly appreciated.
 
Pain was manageable. Stitches pulled out after 4 days. Repair was no big deal. I am now 6 weeks into the 8 week waiting period caused by the radiation treatments. Doc will activate in 2 weeks.
 
Great news!! AUS was activated this morning. I have little to no signs of leakage and have urinated by pressing the relief button. Amazing after 2 years of total incontinence.
 
Good luck. I met with my doctor and planning to have the AMS 800 implanted in December. Does anyone recommend a sergeant in the metro Detroit area?
 
So happy!! Had a dry night. Also today have not used a second pad. Do you have a urologist? Ask him for the dr that performs the most implants. Make sure you get someone very experienced!! This is not a job for a general surgeon.
 
Sphincter is being put to the test. I now have a sinus infection with a really bad cough. I am experiencing some leakage with the cough. Took our first trip last week, driving 850 miles in 2 days with no issues!
 
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