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The decision between a sling or an AUS depends on your degree of incontinence. A sling...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1185521/

Discussion: Sling, or artificial urinary sphincter?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Dec 6, 2024

I had a cystoscopy about three months ago. It was as simple a procedure as I’ve...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1534316/

Discussion: Is there a downside to a Urologist scoping you at one year post RALF?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Mar 24 11:06am

I don’t have an AUS, just an incontinence clamp. Tena Sensitive Overnight works great. Doesn’t bulge...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1341008/

Discussion: Does your Artificial Urinary Sphincter AUS800 leak?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Jul 4, 2025

Hot & sunny down in NZ. Summer's nearly here. But I'm stuck at home because this...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1175051/

Discussion: November glooms

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Nov 17, 2024

Congrats! Best of luck! I rang the bell 5 months ago. My experience - only side...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1424543/

Discussion: Yippie Ki-Yay,…It’s Bell Day!

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Oct 27, 2025

Kegels can be counterproductive. You could look for a pelvic floor physical therapist. Should be covered...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1419106/

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

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Oct 19, 2025

https://shop.tena.us/collections/mens-incontinence-guards-and-shields?gclsrc=aw.ds&gad_source=1&gad_campaignid=22268999752&gclid=CjwKCAjw7_DEBhAeEiwAWKiCCyu80ZFw9rB5JgXgE8dJWBY7Xo0wcUuz6lZARc6ztoshb9Gv247ebhoC8WwQAvD_BwE TENA guards for males you can get them from Amazon

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1369687/

Discussion: Best adult diapers/pads for post prostate surgery

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Aug 13, 2025

I was told to give it two weeks before kegels again. I'm sorry about the incontinence,...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1339200/

Discussion: How long after catheter removal did you start Kegels?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Jul 1, 2025

Look into a new product called ProACT. They put a couple of balloons near your urethra...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1296853/

Discussion: Any recommendations for specialist in incontinence post prostatectomy?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: May 4, 2025

Honestly, that was my #2 concern because I knew that in the absolute worst case, I...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1255658/

Discussion: Question you wished you had asked before your Prostatectomy

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Mar 11, 2025

Thanks Surf! Super helpful info. • Hadn't considered the washable version of bed pads....was thinking just...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1528558/

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

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Mar 16 7:25pm

I wear a CVS Depends type product and wear CVS incontinence maximum pads going thru 6...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1442341/

Discussion: Best adult diapers/pads for post prostate surgery

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Nov 19, 2025

I had my prostate removed at age 71. That was 11 years ago. The surgery went...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/769172/

Discussion: What was your PSA after salavage radiation therapy and ADT?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Nov 4, 2022

I cannot speak for the bowel issue. As far as urinary incontinence, the best solution by...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1341495/

Discussion: Incontinence during/following treatment?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Jul 5, 2025

@lavender560, fellow member @docwatson posted a similar question here: - Experience with ProAct implants (an AUS)...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1167344/

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

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Nov 3, 2024

No side effects with 40 x radiations and then on Zolodex If robotic surgery check first...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/766088/

Discussion: What are the Odds No Cancer Ever Returns After a radical prostatectomy

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Oct 27, 2022

I went for surgery with your exact thoughts. Seemed like the best option for work down...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1503733/

Discussion: Decipher risk: prostatectomy RP vs radiation.

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Feb 12 7:42am

Hi @tobeornot, some of your questions might be addressed in these two related discussions: - Bladder...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1027477/

Discussion: Anyone have urethral strictures prior to prostate cancer treatment?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Mar 4, 2024

I'm 10 days after RALP, No incontinence at night, although I wake up 2-3 times a...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/904563/

Discussion: How long were you Incontinent? How did it come back for you?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Jul 30, 2023

I developed Radiation Proctitis with bleeding off and on for 7 months. Bladder urgency and incontinence...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1415962/

Discussion: Can anybody describe what radiation is like?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Oct 15, 2025

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