Prostate cancer

I was diagnosed with prostate cancer on February 17th 2025 and after talking to a consultant decided to have my prostate removed, I received the date , 15th April.

The operation went well , i just had some slight abdominal pain , the catheter and staples were removed 2 weeks after my op which was pain free, it was explained to me that I might have some incontinence and yes I did and 6 weeks post op I am still leaking but there is a very slight improvement, it is very frustrating because at night I am totally dry and when I am sitting I am dry but when I stand up it just pours out, I know it will hopefully get better but it is very frustrating and making me quite miserable, I feel guilty moaning because hopefully my cancer has gone but I can't help the way I feel, I don't regret having the op , in fact I have been very lucky, I just want to be back to norma.l

  • Hi I had mine removed in January   once the catheter  was removed  I had leaking  but wasn't bad and stopped  a few days after  I would still have accidents  if I laughed to much or was working  bending over  or had a few beers before bed what does help is pelvic exercises  when I'm busy and forget  to do them then I can have a problem  small steps at a time is good hopefully  it will return  to normal  try not to get down we've all been there and no what your going through  good luck with it

    1. Thank you for your reply,  take care