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Carol,
Glad to hear that your husband is doing well. I used two different pads. I never needed a full "diaper". I started with a maximum strength men's pad similar to the familiar women's product. The difference is that for men, it is shaped somewhat like an athletic cup to allow a place for the privates to reside. I think I used the CVS store brand. After six weeks, I changed to a much thinner, unisex pad made by Tena.
When you go to have the catheter removed, bring a pair of briefs. (I wore nothing but sweat pants while I had my catheter in - no underwear.) You'll need them to give the pad's adhesive backing something to hold on to. Also, completely remove your pants/sweats or you will get them wet. (Sorry, that sounded wrong. Have your husband remove his pants.)
Don't let the doctor try to sell you on one of those contraptions (Texas condom or the penis clamp). Stick with the pads, they are the most comfortable.
Same as Paul A. here. I did buy 1 pack of the full diaper type briefs and wore them the first night. I stayed dry that first night so never used them again. I also started with the CVS brand thickest pads and gradually moved down to the thin ones over a 3 month period.
