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67 yo. Live in Western Australia. Had robotic radical prostatectomy 3 weeks ago. Gleason 7 (4+3) at biopsy. Pathology at time of surgery confirmed Gleason score and showed cancer confined to prostate. Urologist says he was able to do nerve sparing and also able to preserve internal sphincter. Will have post op PSA in a few weeks. Since catheter removed 2 weeks ago, continent when sitting and lying but no good at all when standing or walking. If I go for a walk, leak constantly and when I get home there is no urine left in bladder. Using 3-4 Level 3 pads daily. Doing Kegels and seeing continence physio. Bladder control has not improved at all since catheter out despite Kegels and fluid restrictions. Physio says to be prepared for incontinence to persist for “months rather than weeks”. Not looking forward to months of this misery! Any suggestions?