Male Incontinence Clamp Questions.

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David S. - 01 Jun 2005 12:39 GMT

I have a neighbor who is about a year post RRP and he is using a clamp to
control the incontinence. He is very satisfied with the device. He is in
his 70's, a widower, and was very upset about the leakage. In August I
will be two years post op and am still using 1-2 pads per day due to the
leakage. More on the weekends when I am more active. At this point I am
thinking about trying a "MIC" (see link below).

Question one, how many of you out there have tried these (most I know don't
need to), and what was your experience and satisfaction with the device?

Question two, what type of device did you use and where did you get it?

Question three, what were you told by your uro about the after effects of
using such a device, i.e., is this a bad idea in terms of the function of
the natural sphincter? In the past there was discussion here that the
natural sphincter function would diminish with the use of an artificial
device, so the recommendation was to not use a clamp while trying to regain
continence. At this point the jury is in for me, so I guess it does not
matter. Comments please.

Thank you. Have a good (dry) day.

David S.

http://www.ppstop.com/

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Dave - 01 Jun 2005 16:19 GMT

I was totally incontinent for over 18 months after my prostrate operation.

1. I have tried the MICs with mixed results. After about 2 hours I had pain
and had to remove it. So the MIC didn't work for me. It was better than
leaking in a pad. I looked for a better way.
2. I used a device similar to the http://www.ppstop.com/.
3. My uro didn't recommend a MIC. He recommended an operation to install a
AMS 800. This device requires an implant of a pump in the scrotum; a
reservoir in the lower abdomen; a sleeve around the urethra.
This device worked very well for me. The operation was performed in 2001 and
is working very well. To urinate I squeeze the pump in the scrotum a few
time. The sleeve closed in a couple of minutes and I'm good until the next
time. No leakage occurs between trips to the toilet. This is not as good as
the natural way but better than all other alternatives.

>I have a neighbor who is about a year post RRP and he is using a clamp to
> control the incontinence. He is very satisfied with the device. He is in
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> http://www.ppstop.com/

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brody - 02 Jun 2005 13:38 GMT

>I was totally incontinent for over 18 months after my prostrate operation.
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>> http://www.ppstop.com/

I've been 80% incont. since my RP in 93. Hated Kegals that were
useless anyway.. My doc wanted to cut me up more to install the
artificial device mentioned above. I told him no more cutting please.
Found this site http://www.squeezerklip.com/ It used to be called a
Geezer Squeezer and made out of metal. Then the company was sold and
they went to the plastic job. I have both. The only time I use the
plastic one is when flying coz the metal one sometimes sets off the
metal detector. It works very well but I still have to wear a pad to
catch an occasional squirt. I'm so used to wearing it I'm not even
aware it's there unless the set screw is too tight and I start going
numb. :-) Never had wear it in bed. Never heard about the above
http://www.ppstop.com/ but it looks good so I'll try one of those too.
But their claim of "no more pads" seems a little unrealistic--will
find out soon and post the results.

My little grandson is almost ready to toss the diapers out for good
while I'll still go on with mine till the end. Kind of ironic eh?

brody

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David S. - 02 Jun 2005 15:18 GMT

My grandchildren cannot understand why I cannot get in the swimming pool
with them. I get the irony.

I also was skeptical about the "no more pads" claim. From what I have read
here previously, guys using the clamp, and even men with the artificial
sphincter, still have some leakage and still have to wear a pad. Of course,
the degree of leakage is much less.

Please do report back on your experience with the "MIC". I almost ordered
one yesterday, but some of the comments I received made me hold back. I
will also check out the geezer squeezer.

Thank you.

> But their claim of "no more pads" seems a little unrealistic--will
> find out soon and post the results.
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> brody

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