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AUS works ok. I know people that are satisfied with it And one person just had...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1290742/

Discussion: Any experiences with Artificial Urinary Sphincter (AUS) or Sling?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Apr 26, 2025

i went for the testing last summer. All set for the AUS. Getting it done at...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1276925/

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

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Apr 8, 2025

Thankyou, guys. Awesome information. Sounds like the sling is a temporary - maybe in the hope...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1184419/

Discussion: Sling, or artificial urinary sphincter?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Dec 4, 2024

@jeffmarc I TOTALLY understand where you're coming from Jeff. I have the same exact issue. Whenever...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1421675/

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

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Oct 23, 2025

This is the 2nd time it's happened, so it must be true.... your mood really does...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1304191/

Discussion: What was your recovery like for Artificial Urinary Sphincter (AUS)?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: May 14, 2025

So sorry to hear that you have bad experience with side effects : (. How long...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1295889/

Discussion: Is 76 too old for prostate cancer surgery?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: May 3, 2025

I'm 73, had radiation and surgery and have had my AUS a couple of years. I...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1272070/

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

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Apr 1, 2025

@jeffmarc we can probably put this aside but I for one just wanted to say your...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1477880/

Discussion: The right time to start radiation post RP with an increasing PSA?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Jan 9 6:32am

That is good news since 2003. I will be interested in the answers. I had RP...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1418382/

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

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Oct 18, 2025

Hi. Sounds like we are bothers in this season of life. I have been thru the...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/926866/

Discussion: Cystectomy yes or no?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Sep 9, 2023

@mirsy I can't see any references online to AUS placement complicated by hernia surgeries. The device...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1447461/

Discussion: Are you happy with your Artificial Urinary Sphincter?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Nov 25, 2025

@45champ Six years after radiation and nine years after surgery, I started having Incontinence. It did...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1491513/

Discussion: AUS activation and riding a bike

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Jan 27 12:25am

@vcsurvivor59 If kagles and other Pelvic floor exercises don’t work, the following usually do. These are...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1429985/

Discussion: 7 weeks after Prostatectomy and still waking up a lot to pee.

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Nov 3, 2025

How long did you wait before the AUS? I am in my 8th month of dealing...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1365722/

Discussion: Kegel Exercises App.

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Aug 7, 2025

Scullrower. Finally, someone else with an AUS. I hope I can ask you a couple of...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/987370/

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

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Dec 27, 2023

@jeffmarc — you are a good man. Thank you! The PT pelvic floor specialist was the...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1451762/

Discussion: Recovery of testosterone and side effects after stopping ORGOVYX

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Dec 2, 2025

A couple of months ago, I Attended a webinar held by a urologist who specialized in...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1360652/

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

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Jul 31, 2025

I've tried a manual vac device but not for erection. Those went out with the nerves...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1087270/

Discussion: Anyone have issues with vacuum devises post prostatectomy?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Jun 15, 2024

I'm 79 y.o. Had a radical Prostatectomy in 1995 followed a year later with salvage radiation....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1489293/

Discussion: Leaking now thirteen years later

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Jan 23 9:06am

Part of my fear of having the AUS is the fact that when my prostate was...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1279207/

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

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Apr 11, 2025

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