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Successful AUS implant (AMS 800)

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glenn77
glenn77

After nearly two years of high level incontinence as the result of a botched (in my opinion) Greenlight Laser procedure, I had an AUS (Artificial Urinary Sphincter) implant in November of 2017, and it has really helped me to regain some normalcy in my life.  Before, it was 8 or 10 Depends each day, or condom catheter and bag, with the time consuming process to put it on each morning, and longer time to remove it (too sticky) in the evening.

I am now almost totally dry, although I usually wear a light pad as a precaution.  I have gone through some days without the pad with no sign of leakage.  I am really thankful that I was able to find a new urologist in central NC who specializes in AUS implants.  (The initial Greenlight procedure at the hands of another urologist left me with complex strictures that had to be dealt with before the AUS could be implanted.)

I do have a remaining issue in that the total of 6 surgeries I had over two years left me impotent, something that was never an issue for me.    I guess I will have to accept the reality that being dry and impotent is better than being incontinent and impotent.   Do the medications for ED really work?  If so, should I talk to my urologist or to my GP?

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  • Skylerdiapered
    Skylerdiapered glenn77

    Posted

    Well Glenn77 I too suffer from incontinence I too wear depends I had 88 and only have 11 right now but soon to change, I have unfettered bowel movements, like to might
  • Skylerdiapered
    Skylerdiapered glenn77

    Posted

    Well Glenn77 I too suffer from incontinence I too wear depends I had 88 and only have 11 right now but soon to change, I have unfettered bowel movements, like to night
    • glenn77
      glenn77 Skylerdiapered

      Posted

      Thank you for your reply.  It makes me realize that many suffer from a worse condition than my urinary incontinence, which is now managed with the help of surgery.

      I would also mention that when I was using Depends, I had them shipped to my door by Costco.  The mailing was free, and they came in a plain package.  It was worth to cost of the Costco membership.

      A box of 84 (S/M size) is $42.99, or a box of 76 (L size) is the same price.  I usually got them within 3/4 days from ordering as I recall.

  • zdzislaw
    zdzislaw glenn77

    Posted

    I am very, very glad for you!!!! I remember your fight for it!

    As to drugs for ED, in the past they had a slight effect on me, but it had worn off fairly quickly. Never tried a pump,

    only things like Viagra and co. With incontinence, I have come to a point where if slightly aroused, I leak, so stopped any efforts. Now I am under very strong androgen suppression too so no libido...I have had prostate cancer ever since 2002. 

    Right now I am slightly incontinent during the day, more at night, don't use catheters any more as the anticancer drug Zytiga seems to open my hydraulics...

    I am in Europe. Here whether you ask for Viagra etc it is the same if you ask your GP or your urologist. Just get a prescription. It is always worth trying. Be well! Zdz

     

  • george83592
    george83592 glenn77

    Posted

    I have had some minor issues with impotency but I have found that "Muse" will literally wake up the dead.

    I use the penile suppository. Once inserted it takes about 20 minutes to get an erection.

    You can also use the injectable prescription which seems to have stronger results.

    Ask your urologist for a prescription.

    It may help ... It did for me.

  • joshuapryce1987
    joshuapryce1987 glenn77

    Posted

    Implants are risky. But whatever works for you is good for you. Wish you all the best. Over time things will get better.

  • gerald55839
    gerald55839 glenn77

    Posted

    Hi Glenn;So thankful you are doing better!

    I am new here so I don't know if this question is appropriate;please forgive if that is the case.

    Here goes;would you mind sharing the name of the Doctor who did your AUS?

    Best Regards!

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