How to make a car journey comfortable after a AUS operation

User

Posted 26 Mar 2018 at 13:14

Hello, I am new to this forum so please forgive me if I am asking a frequently asked question.

I had 39 sessions of radiotherapy over nine weeks during 2014 and although the cancer was zapped, I have had a few ongoing problems as a result of the radiotherapy.

I am now fully incontinent and I am due shortly to have an Artificial Urinary Sphincter (AUS 800 or AMS 800) fitted. My wife will be driving me home from hospital after the operation but I was wondering if anyone here could recommend a seat or cushion etc. that might make for a more comfortable journey.

Many thanks.

User

Posted 26 Mar 2018 at 20:25

Hi. I would have thought a Sorbo ring or similar would help given the area of you're perineum that will have been operated on. I know they are recommended for bottom operations.

Regards

Ann

User

Posted 27 Mar 2018 at 07:00

I had an 80-mile trip back from Birmingham after my AMS-800 implant (including the ridged concrete of the M54...). The trip was not too uncomfortable - wife's expert driving in a Honda Jazz, a car not renowned for having soft suspension. I think the thing was that the swelling and bruising was only just coming out at the point of leaving the hospital, it was a bit more difficult to get comfortable at home a few days later.

However, the discomfort is well worth putting up with. The change in quality of life after AMS-800 activation is quite dramatic! Any questions or concerns, please don't hesitate to ask.

Tony

TURP then LRP in 2009/2010. Lots of leakage but PSA < 0.1 AMS-800 Artificial Sphincter activated 2015.

User

Posted 27 Mar 2018 at 11:52

Hi,

Thanks very much for your input. I shall check them out.

Cheers

User

Posted 27 Mar 2018 at 12:00

Hi Tony,

Thanks for responding, I am grateful for your advice as I really do not know what to expect by way of mobility and discomfort etc. on the day of my release from hospital.

I had previously been reading your comments about your experiences which lead up to your AUS implant and I found it very informative and very helpful.

Thanks again,

Cheers.

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