Running post prostatectomy

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Posted 31 May 2020 at 13:17

I run a lot of marathons and don't want to have to give up after prostatectomy due to incontinence

I would like to hear from any runners who have had post RP incontinence and continued running.

User

Posted 01 Jun 2020 at 05:28

Hoam Bop. I had my RP end of November 2019. I was/am a regular trail runner.

My stress incontinence has reduced to almost nothing. I do/did a lot of the pelvic floor exercises and a range of core strengthening exercises. So I recommend you do these. It definitely improved with time. Best wishes and good luck

The only issue I have is the scarring at the blabber neck needs to be dilated regularly. I've been back three times for dilatation. I return to Hospital tomorrow (02/06/20) for the Foley to be removed.

Stay positive (it definitely helps)

User

Posted 01 Jun 2020 at 06:36

I had my RARP in mid March 2020 (just before lockdown started).

I was a keen triathlete and (based on surgeon's advise) tried to build up fitness before the operation - a bit like peaking for a big event! I also started the PFE's a month or so before hand and continue to do so.

I am fortunate to have been fully dry after the first four or five weeks and have found no issues with easy jogging to date (I did wear a thin pad on the first few runs just in case but was lucky enough to not need them).

User

Posted 02 Jun 2020 at 23:40

Can I ask your age please

Iam 60

Thanks

User

Posted 03 Jun 2020 at 04:25

Aged 57. Still early days regarding op, but so far so good.

User

Posted 03 Jun 2020 at 06:42

I am 57 and 10 weeks post surgery. I am running without any incontinence issues

User

Posted 03 Jun 2020 at 10:24

Although I'm not a serious runner like yourself, I get out and run a couple of times a week now.

I was dry pretty much when the catheter was removed, and I do my pelvic floor exercises religiously.

At two months post op I was using a treadmill at my gym so as to be near the toilet (after 10 minutes I was getting the urge to pee). Now at 6 months, I can go for a half hour or hour run without any issues.

User

Posted 10 Jun 2020 at 14:53

RP done sept 2019. I am now 63. I was running half marathons pre surgery (at Marsden). My surgeon advised me to spend the 6 weeks wait for surgery focusing on my core and kegel strengthening. I probably took this to an extreme ‘training’ twice a day 6 days a week. But I am so glad I did. Based on guidance from doc I started with gradual gentle walking and after 8 week review had a light jog. No leaks no pads. I am now back running with no issues. I am sure my pre surgery efforts set me up for an excellent result.

User

Posted 10 Jun 2020 at 17:15

Top job. That's what i'd describe as a rapid recovery. lets hope for more results like yours.

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