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This isn't Spino, but RALP is Robot Assisted Laparoscopic Prostatectomy. I had this surgery in August...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1119980/

Discussion: Surgery or Radiation for Intermediate Prostate Cancer?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Aug 8 9:53am

No, 76 is not too old! I just turned 78 and two weeks ago I had...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1075893/

Discussion: Is 76 too old for prostate cancer surgery?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: May 27 5:43pm

Had RP at age 69. Agree to get a very experienced surgeon at a COE. Suggest...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1046011/

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

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Apr 5 7:16pm

After my catheter was removed, I did one set of ten quick movements and then one...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/969769/

Discussion: Do those Kegels!

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Nov 24, 2023

I love your chart! That is a great trend line! My PT emphasized deep, prolonged breathing...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/821517/

Discussion: Incontinence Improvement with Pelvic PT?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Mar 6, 2023

Hi, glad your surgery went well. I had RALP a year ago. My surgery went well....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/796616/

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

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Jan 14, 2023

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 was taking 3000mg per day of OTC Tylenol for the 1st week. Also took the...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/741640/

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

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Aug 25, 2022

"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

Hi @carver. My RP was May of 2019. I faithfully did my Kegels for 10 months,...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/777326/

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

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Nov 25, 2022

only having stress incontinance at 20 days post surgery sounds pretty good to me. That's what?...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/776514/

Discussion: Prostate cancer surgery: What can I expect & prepare for?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Nov 23, 2022

With regards to your Kegels. Ask your Dr. to write a prescription for urinary physical therapy....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/781046/

Discussion: Prostate cancer surgery: What can I expect & prepare for?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Dec 5, 2022

I just went to P/T today. I guess it takes time and I’m not a patient...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/918777/

Discussion: Looking for men who recently had a laparoscopic radical prostatectomy

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Aug 25, 2023

You started kegels 2 mos after surgery? I’m trying to do kegels but I can’t seem...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/919308/

Discussion: Looking for men who recently had a laparoscopic radical prostatectomy

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Aug 26, 2023

Hi! I did some Kegels yesterday and I seem to have leaked more for a few...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/919838/

Discussion: Looking for men who recently had a laparoscopic radical prostatectomy

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Aug 27, 2023

I'm almost 7 months post RALP and have commented many times in other posts so this...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/919557/

Discussion: Looking for men who recently had a laparoscopic radical prostatectomy

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Aug 27, 2023

I'm 73 had RALRP July 18 2023 with a surgeon that has done 250 of them,...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/912140/

Discussion: Prostatectomy Question? Side effects outweigh benefits?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Aug 13, 2023

Good luck on your surgery!! I think your outcome for UI is a big unknown until...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/956148/

Discussion: Pad (for leaking) recommendation after prostate surgery

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Oct 30, 2023

Thanks for the response. I do Kegels all the time, anytime. Sure hope they help! 🤞

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/953835/

Discussion: Pad (for leaking) recommendation after prostate surgery

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Oct 25, 2023

Awesome news and so glad everything went well. You obviously did your homework and chose a...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/961286/

Discussion: Second guessing or being sure.

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Nov 8, 2023

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