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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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peterj116 | @peterj116 | Dec 25, 2024

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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fcstar98 | @fcstar98 | Dec 25, 2024
In reply to @lee61 "To. fcstar98. I’m 63 and had AUS in 2021 and it will get better. Yes my..." + (show)
@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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mantismike369 | @mantismike369 | Mar 2 10:22am
In reply to @peterj116 "Bookmarking this thread, because it looks like I'm having this done next year. Lots of good..." + (show)
@peterj116

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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I am 85 yr old male. I had seeds and external beam radiation in 1999. I have a suprapubic catheter because of urethral strictures. I am now incontinent. I am considering an AUS or an ileal conduit. Please share anything that might help me. Thank you. Michael

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smc24 | @smc24 | Mar 3 11:50am

I'm 73, have had stage 3 and now 4 metastatic prostate cancer for 10 years. Lost both urinary sphincters from surgery and a cystoscope resulting in complete incontinence. I'm very active and life became almost miserable. I opted for Boston Scientific's AUS 800 two years ago. It's been an absolute life changer for the positive. If you're at that point in your life, my opinion...go for it. I would do it again in a heart beat.

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