AUS ACTIVATED !!

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Dear Lawlord,
Did your surgeon say anything about how your radiated tissue might respond to the AUS device? Tks for any thoughts.

 

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Yes, he was concerned the urethra might be damaged but no he said it was normal.

 

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Thanks Lawlord...sounds great!
Tks. It's good to hear that the surgeon can make that decision.

 

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@Charva One week out from surgery and only some swelling and mild discomfort in the area of the incision. No driving yet but hope to get an okay this week. I look forward to the activation in 5 weeks.

 

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When it's activated you will jump for joy!!!

 

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Make sure you wear a pad before you jump, just for old time sake!

 

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VERY FUNNY! Who jumps at our age??????????

 

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I'm delighted that the AUS is such a success. I have to say I'm amazed at a surgeon doing a prostatectomy for someone in their 80s. I am from N Ireland and my understanding is that here they are reluctant to do even for someone in their 70s. Could I ask you guys who have recently had the AUS what level of leakage you were experiencing before you decided on the op. I am one year post op and some days where I am less active my leakage can be in single figures ( millitres) . On other occasions it can be in double figures. In terms of pads, yes one level three would do all day but I tend to prefer a lighter shield , changed more often.

 

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Before the operation I would use 3 to 4 pads a day.....a nightmare! Now life has returned to normal thanks to
AUS surgery! Get it!

 

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Thanks 20lawlorg. I have a lot less leakage most days and still considering this option. As I am just a year out since the op I am going to wait at least 6 months before making a decision. I have read that there can be improvement even up to 2 years. Thanks again and keep us posted

 

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I am 2.5 years post-RP, and 21 months post-salvage radiation. At 4 months post-radiation, I began having serious leakage and OAB symptoms. The docs put me in PT, but the leakage just got worse, maxing out at 40-45 ounces per day. They then put me on MYBETRIQ, which cut my leakage to 20-30 ounces per day. Eight months ago, they injected me with 200ccs of Botox, which has cut my leakage to 15-20 ounces/day, and deadened my OAB symptoms. So, I decided to implant the AUS this coming June. Still left unresolved will be the OAB symptoms (occasional urge, occasional cramps), but if I can get dry, I’ll take it.

 

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AUS surgery was this morning. 2 1/2 hours and then 1 hour in recovery and then back home. Feeling pretty good for now but day three could be very uncomfortable according to the surgeon. I am excited for the final outcome in six weeks. It has been three years since my radical prostatectomy and hundreds of briefs. I am ready for some normalcy. Thank you to all who have discussed this here in the past three years. It led me to the decision to have it done and I have appreciated the information so many have shared here. This is a great forum for all of us. I will update as I move forward through the final few weeks to activation.

 

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AUS was activated on Tuesday afternoon and I have been dry ever since. I will continue to wear a pad until I resume full activity just to be sure I don’t leak at all. What a joy to be able to wear actual underwear again after three years!

 

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My AUS is scheduled for implantation on 28 June, after 2.5 years. Please do post how your journey keeps going - normal urination every 1 hour? Two hours? Completely dry or the occasional leakage? Easy to find and manipulate the button? Do you keep it engaged at night?

 

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Everything is normal. Just like before incontinence. Completely dry. Just press the button once or twice to activate and pee like a racehorse!!! No nighttime issues for me.

 

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Going in 2 days for AUS. Anything I should know? Only one year out from RP but cannot get out of diapers. Too much leakage to use pads. Any tips would be appreciated.
Boomer59

 

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Will be the best surgery for incontinence...you will be one happy camper in 4 to 6 weeks!

 

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20lawlorg
I hope so, it’s funny but more nervous about this surgery than the RP. Thanks for the positive feedback.
Boomer

 

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Boomer. I hope the operation goes well and in a few short weeks you will see the benefits in improved quality of life. Do keep us posted

 

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Using AUS for 3 months now. Occasional light leakage but easy to manage with pads. Maybe two pads per day versus 8-10 previous to the surgery. Glad I had the surgery.