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Artificial urinary sphincter, Aus,

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john66968
john66968

It has been 3 years since i joined the prostate cancer club, just under  3 since i joined the urinary incontinence club due to prostate removal. Now i find myself in another club, The Aus club. i have never been so popular!!!

Any other members out there who can advise, on a few things, I am just over one week post op, had my wounds checked yesterday 20/8/18, all good. I am still a bit swollen and uncomfortable and have been advised switch on is in 8 weeks.

So a couple of questions.....iv been advised to massage the area around the switch, just wondering what this achieves exactly, bit difficult while its so sensitive in that area.

Also the position of the switch in the scrotum is high up is the the same for everyone? My consultant advised me this was normal.

thanks

 

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  • john66968
    john66968

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    Hi all, well my AUS switch on was four weeks ago and wow what a difference it has made. Iv only wore a pad once in that time and that was for insurance....it wasn't needed. It has been that good!!! After 3.5 years of pads, i am99.9% dry.

    The only time iv noticed a wet spot are when i wore a certain pair of jeans, the material joint underneath pushed on the collar around my urethra causing it to slightly open. Also when i cough or sneeze.

    I have yet to ride a bike, i need to change the saddle first as i want to minamise any pressure on the inflated collar. I will keep you informed how that goes.

    Operation is a breeze although you have to be prepared for the initial pressure squirt at the start, iv just had to improve my aim to accommodate.

    The post op healing and scars have settled down as has the internal rubbing of the pump switch in the scroate.

    So would i recommend it, absolutely, recovery and operation of the AUS is individual i know, but it has worked for me. defiantly worth serious consideration if you suffer with urinary incontinence.

    John.

  • Greg12345
    Greg12345 john66968

    Posted

    im so happy i found this site, there is not a lot information out there from actual people

  • joshuapryce1987
    joshuapryce1987 john66968

    Posted

    I think you are preparing yourself for the worst instead of fighting for the best. Focus and determination can solve any issues in this life.

  • joshuapryce1987
    joshuapryce1987 john66968

    Posted

    Massaging tends to relax that part of the body and promote healing and better sustainability.

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