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Dragging this one up for another question for those who have been through it... The AUS...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1358066/

Discussion: Artificial urinary sphincter - not a rave review

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Jul 28, 2025

I had an AUS implant 11 months ago. I got used to it quickly and have...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1452013/

Discussion: AUS activation and riding a bike

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Dec 3, 2025

Once it's all healed, the AUS was surprisingly quick to get used to. I was comfortable...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1450762/

Discussion: AUS activation and riding a bike

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Dec 1, 2025

After being completely incontinent for a years or two, I've now had my AUS going on...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1265868/

Discussion: Artificial sphincter: Was it difficult to learn how to use? Tips?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Mar 24, 2025

I was diagnosed in 2019 and retired in 2023. I was a child welfare social worker...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1461693/

Discussion: Prostate cancer and work vs. retirement

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Dec 15, 2025

I have not had your problem with major leaking in the morning. Now, with my AUS...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1358186/

Discussion: Artificial urinary sphincter - not a rave review

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Jul 28, 2025

I have an an artificial urinary sphincter (2023). It works great and allowed me to return...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1157198/

Discussion: Artificial Urinary Sphincter surgery: Only after 6 months

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Oct 14, 2024

@dpayton Before my prostatectomy 10 years ago, my female urologist did a biopsy and afterwards told...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1410514/

Discussion: Penile Implant after prostate cancer surgery: Advice appreciated

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Oct 7, 2025

I'm no doc, but I am an engineer and I've had the device for a few...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1242405/

Discussion: Artificial Urinary Sphincter surgery: Only after 6 months

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Feb 21, 2025

@mgarrett9ball Its been 16 years since my Surgery, After which I was completely continent and 12...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1498660/

Discussion: Do you have urinary incontinence after prostatectomy & radiation?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Feb 5 10:57am

@mirsy I had my AUS done on October 31. Had scrotal support immediately after the surgery....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1455147/

Discussion: Can someone help me about life after AUS 800 implant?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Dec 7, 2025

I had a Boston Scientific AMS 800 AUS implanted eight months ago. I was using 5-8...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1379781/

Discussion: Can anyone share their experience with ProACT (an AUS)?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Aug 26, 2025

I have heard wonderful things about the AUS by people who had it “installed”. But it...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1331404/

Discussion: Can someone help me about life after AUS 800 implant?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Jun 20, 2025

@jeffmarc So Jeff, My PSA was 32 and showed no signs of cancer. One month on...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1467654/

Discussion: How long have you been on Orgovyx (relugolix)?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Dec 25, 2025

Your interest in axonics opened a new technology to me. I went to my 'go to'...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1263931/

Discussion: Any success with Axonics after prostatectomy for minor leaking?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Mar 22, 2025

@tico14 I know a few people that have put in the AUS. It has worked quite...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1422537/

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

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Oct 24, 2025

Hello. Five years ago I had an artificial urinary sphincter inserted in my groin. I had...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/687098/

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

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Mar 7, 2022

I had my AUS surgery six months ago. It works fine once you get used to...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1340295/

Discussion: Does your Artificial Urinary Sphincter AUS800 leak?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Jul 3, 2025

For those who have yet to have an AUS installed, I suggest very carefully selecting the...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1464760/

Discussion: Is pain better with Artificial Urinary Sphincter (AUS) than catheter?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Dec 20, 2025

@jeffmarc I get all that with regular Kaiser Medicare and never pay for any doctor or...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1498899/

Discussion: Weighing the cancer risk reduction & quality-of-life cost of ADT?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Feb 5 4:09pm

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