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Incontinence after long term catheter use?

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joseph46702
joseph46702

I've finally scheduled green light laser surgery one week from now after seeking countless differing BPH treatment options. I've been using an in dwelling foley catheter for almost one year. My urologist does not know whether I will be incontinent after surgery due to one year of not using my bladder. Has anyone had similar experience? were you incontinent long term after catheter removal?

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  • cheem1
    cheem1 joseph46702

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    hi

    not sure if its the same for men. i had a catherter in for 9 days and after having it taken out i felt great no problems with anything, until 6 weeks later went back to pain

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