What to expect
Men frequently say that they were warned about incontinence, but that they were not told about it in any detail. They would like to be given more information about what will happen to them, and what they can do to prepare.
What can I do?
3 In the following sections you will find practical advice, tips, and quotes from men about what will happen to you in the coming days and weeks after surgery. This will help you to prepare for coping with a catheter and bladder leakage after the catheter is removed.
There is also advice on the full range of continence products that are available for men and how to obtain these products in your country.
There are a range of videos to give advice and guidance on fitting the products and tips from men who use the products.
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Anything else I need to know?
To read more about the surgery/operation itself and what will happen visit:
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If you are about to have or have already had a non-surgical treatment for prostate cancer, for example external beam radiotherapy, permanent seed or temporary brachytherapy, you may also experience, urinary , bowel and erection problems, please read other treatments
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To read about the erection problems, which is the other most troublesome side-effect of surgery, go to Prostate Cancer UK