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@scottfish Yeah, it can really suck early on. All I can offer is maybe change your...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1516958/

Discussion: Nocturia is so annoying!

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Mar 1 7:32am

@rlpostrp This information is so incredibly helpful-thank you thank you! Yeah, I've heard pelvic floor exercises...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1535370/

Discussion: Incontinence products questions: Pull-ups vs. diapers, pads and guards

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Mar 25 7:29pm

@jeff1963, I always appreciate it when people return to update their journeys. Sounds like you had...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1478410/

Discussion: PSA/MRI not too bad, Biopsy not too good. What?? [updated]

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Jan 9 5:37pm

I had surgery September 24 & the first post-op PSA on May 7. It was .05...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1390490/

Discussion: When was your first PSA test after RP ? (after how many days)

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Sep 9, 2025

Target has "Men's Guards" that are a little cheaper than "Depends for Men". They come in...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1369568/

Discussion: Best adult diapers/pads for post prostate surgery

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Aug 13, 2025

I work with a PT and asked her for recommendations for pelvic floor specialists. One of...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1292047/

Discussion: How long did you wait for second (third) opinion ?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Apr 28, 2025

@zintis , 45 yr old here, just had RARP 4 weeks ago. I was quite incontinent...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1557655/

Discussion: Another incontinence questions, looking for similar experiences

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: 1 day ago

I'd also be interested if anyone in this group has had such an experience. If I...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/970504/

Discussion: Bladder control was improving, now degrading.

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Nov 26, 2023

Your pelvic floor therapist nailed it: learn to do them properly before doing them, because improper...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1240190/

Discussion: Incontinence Improvement with Pelvic PT?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Feb 18, 2025

Colleen, this forum has provided me with valuable insights and if my journy can help someone,...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1549527/

Discussion: Leakage after Prostate Cancer surgery: Concerned about travel and pads

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Apr 13 9:54am

I’m 71. I had some of the same issues as you did: BPH, nocturia, etc. After...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1013757/

Discussion: Apprehensive, and asking for your advice pre RP

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Feb 11, 2024

Hi, Colleen. My consult is actually this Friday. I have been doing kegels and some abdominal...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/836398/

Discussion: Looking for exercise suggestions prior to robotic prostatectomy.

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Apr 2, 2023

Agreed with @peterj116 - you have a great attitude! We're not robots, so doubts and second-guesses...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1463758/

Discussion: Attitude 3 weeks to RALP and PLND

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Dec 19, 2025

Jeez! You entering a Sphincter Olympics or something?🤣. Guess I’m either lucky or had a surgeon...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1223565/

Discussion: A Strange And Personal Question

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Jan 28, 2025

"Jarring" is a good word. The timeline looks doable. I work at an oil refinery and...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/839520/

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

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Apr 7, 2023

Feb15 I just joined Mayo Connect. Great resource. I am new to Prostate problem world. Age...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1237418/

Discussion: mri result. what does this mean...i see doc tomorrow

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Feb 15, 2025

I would think hard about the prostatectomy due to issues with continence! All the doctors tell...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1205357/

Discussion: Just diagnosed, intermediate risk: Not sure which direction to go

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Jan 6, 2025

@kenpelan A whole bunch of different exercises and she changes them a little every week. According...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1421133/

Discussion: Prostate Cancer Incontinence: What products do you use? Tips?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Oct 22, 2025

Hi @roberdc , It's quite the jarring piece of information isn't it. We've all been through...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/839045/

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

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Apr 7, 2023

Thanks for additional info. :). Maybe we can at least try to find PT place in...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1292082/

Discussion: How long did you wait for second (third) opinion ?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Apr 28, 2025

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