Most Absorbent Incontinence Products For Men Following Prostate Surgery

Incontinence following prostate surgery is a common medical condition.

Prostate surgery is a common surgery performed in the US with a 92% success rate. While that sounds amazing, one of the common side effects of the surgery is urinary incontinence (UI). Not all doctors mention to their male patients that they may experience incontinence following prostate surgery. Although somewhat embarrassing, incontinence following prostate surgery is a common medical condition, and usually treatable. Discuss treatment options with your doctor, and use absorbent incontinence products to manage the effects.

Learn more about Prostate Surgery and Incontinence. 

Depending on the level of incontinence experienced after surgery you may need to begin with something more absorbent and then taper down.  Most men find that after only 18 months they have regained total continence.  However, until they reach that point, they begin with wearing a pull on underwear, and taper down to a guard or shield. Consider belted undergarments when you need more absorbency.

Here are a few of our suggestions:

If beginning with pull on disposable underwear, look into the newer versions that are more underwear like in terms of fit, bulk, and appearance. They will help you feel more normal, and reduce embarrassment

• Depend Real Fit
•  Prevail boxers

 Belted undergarments (open on the sides) are available from these brands:

• Attends belted undergarments
• Maxicare Belted undergarments
• Medline button belt undergarment
• Prevail premium belted shields  
• TENA belted undergarments

 Male guards (pads for men) are available from these brands:

• Depend Guards for Men
• Depend Shields - light absorbency
• Prevail Male Guards
• TENA for Men
• Attends Guards for Men - very light absorbency needs
•  Abena Guards for Men - 8 ½” x 12” - heavier absorbency

 Learn more about post-prostate surgery obstacles and some solutions. 

We are here to help you find the most absorbent incontinence products, and the right fit and absorbency for you.

According to Kimberly-Clarks consumer research the average consumer wastes over $130 in trial and error the first time they buy incontinence products. In order to avoid making this costly mistake, try samples before buying cases. Samples can be purchased in sets of 4 for just $3.49.  Call 800-985-1353 M-F 9-4 CST to talk to one of our product specialists. This is team of knowledgeable ladies who have each been a caregiver to a loved one. They know incontinence products inside and out, and want to help you.

Try our Sample Service to avoid wasting money.

Here are a few useful links for helping you get the right incontinence products for you following prostate surgery.

1. Explanation of product types: pull-ons, adjustable underwear, briefs, undergarments and more.
2. Incontinence Product Finder: Helping you to quickly and easily sort though nearly 500 choices.
3. Samples: Allows you to try before you buy, you can choose from more than 100 samples. 

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