The weeks after prostate surgery catch most men off guard. The operation is behind you, but continence takes time to return — published recovery statistics show roughly half of men regain control within a few months, and the large majority within a year.
The mistake is waiting at home until it is over. Recovery goes better when you keep moving: daily walks, then work, then the gym. Protective underwear that looks and feels normal is what makes that possible — it is a bridge, not a life sentence.
Talk to your doctor about pelvic floor exercises, build a small rotation of protective pairs, and get back out there. The good outcome is the day you forget which drawer they are in.