Incontinence Pad Survey/Recommendations

[Reggieman]

I can't find the prior post wherein a gentleman tested several brands of incontinence pads a few years back and determined that Walmart's Assurance Brand, 52 pack was the overall best value for the money. I have used that product since my RP in 2016 and was very satisfied until a year or two ago when it was redesigned. Each pad's weight went from 105 oz down to 71 oz. The price rose of $9+ to $10+. So, at first glance Walmart did a good job of keeping the price down until one realizes one has to change pads more often. The heavier pad worked best for me as I previously used just two over a 24-hour period. Not so now. It's a hassle now.

Has anyone found pads that are heavier/better at absorption than the previously recommended Walmart Assurance Brand, 52 pack and that are cost effective.?

I am sure any information provided would benefit others beside myself.

[oldog12]

I used the Walmart brand for the first few weeks. Then KEGEL, KEGEL, KEGEL! For me that solved it.

[Reggieman]

I went to a PT certified in giving pelvic therapy. I went for weeks but it didn't help. She had a PHD in PT.

[bldoink]

Have you looked into a sling? https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/procedures/14330-male-sling-procedure

I also had a RP with nerves taken. I did the kegels, lots of them. What helped the most for me was going for increasingly long walks, without protection. I eventually got up to 4 mile walks without protection. Along the way I had times where I had to hide behind a bush and I had days when I had wet spots by the time I made it home. However eventually I could do the 4 mile walk without issues. The risk of being out on the walk without protection gave me the incentive to keep it clamped down. Better than kegel exercises! Although there was the risk of embarrassment during the process.

I'm not claiming I never have problems but generally not enough to warrant a pad. However, if I was a plumber or involved is some other trade requiring bending, squatting, lifting, straining, etc. a pad would be a good idea, especially when fatigued. I know this as I've always been a bit of a handyman doing most all of my own repairs. Plumbing is my worst time for leaks. Something about laying contorted on the floor trying to pull a wrench. Lying under a jacked up car trying to install an alternator, etc. will do it too.