Question: Incontinence and Physical Condition

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Claude - 05 Jan 2006 17:44 GMT

Does anyone know of any studies which have been done linking regained
post-RP continence with pre-op physical condition? Of course, the surgeon's
skill is crucial, but it would seem to me, since musculature is involved,
that if all other factors are equal, a person who is in good physical
condition (say, a jogger or hour-a-day walker and not overweight) before
surgery would have a better result regaining continence. (I know that there
are exceptions to this in this ng.)

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Ron B - 05 Jan 2006 23:30 GMT

I'm sure that the other guys here can speak to this issue better than I
can but from what they've taught me...if you are a walker or jogger or
at least somewhat active...your muscles may be in better condition to
handle the post-surgical demands for continence.

You're right that it's not a guarantee...but I think that most feel that
if you are better prepared physically for surgery...you can do better in
recovery.

I'm sure that others can add to this.

Ron B.

Chicago

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Glassman - 06 Jan 2006 06:05 GMT

> Does anyone know of any studies which have been done linking regained
> post-RP continence with pre-op physical condition? Of course, the surgeon's
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> surgery would have a better result regaining continence. (I know that there
> are exceptions to this in this ng.)

My opinion is that your insides, don't necessarily match your outsides.
You can look like the Hulk, and pee your pants for a year. JMHO

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Pops - 06 Jan 2006 14:07 GMT

Glassman is right!

The Sphincter muslcle you have to use to control your urine flow after
prostate surgery is generally "excess baggage" until your PCa cause the
other two to be removed. Ya gotta train it. It's condition previous to
you surgery has (IMHO) little or no relationship to your physical
condition. By the way, your bowel habits previous to your surgery MAY
have a great deal of impact on the condition of that sphinter.

How about that S***T!!

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dale.j. - 09 Jan 2006 23:21 GMT

> Glassman is right!
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> How about that S***T!!

My opinion is (and I'm backed up by licensed doctors) that walking and
jogging are good as it strengthens the sphincter muscle. Try it, you
can feel the muscles tighten as you walk, climb and jog. Not only that,
it is good for the heart and the mind. Never discourage people from
taking a nice long walk. Moving your body in the form of walking,
jogging is much better than sitting on your fanny all day.

Dale j.

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