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I don’t have pain, but serious discomfort in the abdomen from the incisions. I am wearing...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/741693/

Discussion: Had Radical Prostatectomy last week: What are next steps?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Aug 25, 2022

I'm the poster child for what happens when you don't do enough kegels. I'm now 13...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1239460/

Discussion: It's Official I have Prostate Cancer

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Feb 17 7:16pm

I'm sorry to welcome you to this terrible club. Be sure to start preparing for the...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1236795/

Discussion: It's Official I have Prostate Cancer

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Feb 14 11:46am

Your husband's Urologist can write a prescription for pelvic floor therapy with a physical therapist after...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1174445/

Discussion: Any suggestions for the wife on how to support my husband?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Nov 16, 2024

Part 2: I did 4 weeks of PT/Kegels. RALP on 8/23, & started with diapers for...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/761850/

Discussion: Stage 4 prostate cancer treatment options

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Oct 16, 2022

I am 71. When diagnosed I immediately decided on RP. I met with two different surgeons...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1045117/

Discussion: Radical Prostatectomy By Robotic Surgery: What can I expect?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Apr 4, 2024

One word of caution. When I decided on surgery my Gleason score was 3+4 =7 in...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1146000/

Discussion: How much short term disability to seek for robotic prostatectomy?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Sep 23, 2024

I was a gleason 6 3+3. One out of 12 with cancer. located in the center...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1168921/

Discussion: Time for some good news

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Nov 6, 2024

Hey @hbnapu Sorry to hear about the persistence of this issue. If you had RP just...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/846067/

Discussion: Living with Prostate Cancer: Meet others & introduce yourself

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Apr 20, 2023

These pelvic floor exercises seem to work for some but not others. I too was doing...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1212444/

Discussion: Pelvic floor seems like the wrong muscle to be exercising

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Jan 15 7:18am

I am on Day 80 after surgery, I had very little pain throughout, had the catheter...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1226046/

Discussion: What is a Prostatectomy Like?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Jan 31 8:50am

I can give you mine for what its worth. I am far from educated on the...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1265195/

Discussion: Recently Diagnosed - Surgery or Radiation?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Mar 23 6:28pm

One other thing my urologist/surgeon told me. When I asked him if that”urge” to urinate would...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1138304/

Discussion: Persistent urgency even after urinating, 3 months after prostatectomy

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Sep 8, 2024

I had about a month until my surgery. I did Kegels religiously; 10quick one’s a couple...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1140605/

Discussion: Best underwear?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Sep 12, 2024

I was 73 when I had RP surgery. My doctor told me he had to cut...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1084778/

Discussion: Treatments for long term incontinence after RP

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Jun 11, 2024

For me, the progression has been good and bad days. Days I work out are tougher....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1014175/

Discussion: Apprehensive, and asking for your advice pre RP

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Feb 12, 2024

My biopsy showed two cores out of 14 at 3+4=7. After numerous consultations I decided on...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1002302/

Discussion: Prostate cancer: Anyone had surgery at 3+3?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Jan 23, 2024

We had a 3 day drive after my husband's surgery in June. So, we bought Depends...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/956801/

Discussion: Pad (for leaking) recommendation after prostate surgery

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Oct 31, 2023

My husband suggests watching a YouTube on kegels and add that to your exercise routine. Doing...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/937356/

Discussion: After treatment discussions

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Sep 27, 2023

Heavy duty diaper/several in 24hr for the first month or so, then graduated to one pull...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/997322/

Discussion: Kegel Exercises: Am I doing them correctly?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Jan 14, 2024

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