Can someone help me about life after AUS 800 implant?

Posted by rodneyverrill @rodneyverrill, May 8, 2024

This is my first question/post so please excuse me as I a new at this. I am 58 and have had an RP in October of 2023. My prostate was 155 grams and since the procedure I have been left essentially incontinent using 7-9 large pads a day. Although this has been difficult, I feel fortunate my psa has fallen to .008, a number my doctor tells me is considered undetected.
I have tried PT with very little results, my surgeon recommended an AUS, so this coming Monday I will have surgery to have this installed. I have read many of the posts within the prostate cancer section, but I am still curious about discomfort after the 5-6 week healing process and "regular activity like swimming, golf, and more strenuous activities like mowing and lifting firewood. I am of course second guessing my decision but would be appreciative of any feedback any of you have.

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Bookmarking this thread, because it looks like I'm having this done next year.
Lots of good notes here. Thankyou for sharing your experiences & tips.

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@lee61

To. fcstar98. I’m 63 and had AUS in 2021 and it will get better. Yes my Dr said ..tug the AUS down occasionally. She had a patient that didn’t tug it down and she had to operate again on him to get it down into scrotum. U will be nervous about squeezing it but it’s no problem after you get use to it. Extra cushions on chairs and get in n out of car slowly. Too much pressure on perineum where cuff is will cause brief pain. It will get better.. just take your time squeezing the pump . Keep us updated.

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Thanks more info on here than the doctor gave,like pulling teeth

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