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Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Aug 18 9:40am

Yes to what tattoodice said. Start the kegels now. A&D ointment was essential. RARP in 2015...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1603597/

Discussion: One week out from RALP... what am I missing in preparation?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Jun 22 8:06am

I have been using the Depend diaper and their maximum Guard pads for almost 7 years....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1232903/

Discussion: Any recommendations for the best type of pads to wear?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Feb 9, 2025

I use depends guards during the day. At night time or at home I use the...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1339578/

Discussion: Does your Artificial Urinary Sphincter AUS800 leak?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Jul 2, 2025

Lot of useful information! Mine is scheduled for June 9th. Have started my kegel exercises. Still...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1304302/

Discussion: RARP scheduled: what to expect for recovery & day-to-day life?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: May 14, 2025

I had RP followed by SRT 2yrs later. Mild incontinence following RP. Gradually worsened after SRT....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1402108/

Discussion: Length of incontinence after radiation treatments for prostate cancer?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Sep 26, 2025

No medication would stop the leakage so I was informed that I would have to wear...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1299948/

Discussion: Any recommendations for specialist in incontinence post prostatectomy?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: May 8, 2025

After my RP I regained my continence after a few months, but years later still have...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1533736/

Discussion: Anyone recently experience sudden diaper rash using "Shields"?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Mar 23 2:44pm

Good luck with your surgery. I guess I am lucky. I continued to go through 6...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1281129/

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

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Apr 13, 2025

@gabfab37 You are very early in your recovery - please do not be discouraged. Many patients...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1423467/

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

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Oct 25, 2025

I was leaking a lot for first couple of weeks, and was paranoid about it. Depends...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1617953/

Discussion: After prostratectomy: What underwear and protection do you recommend?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Jul 11 10:21am

I had to wear a catheter for two weeks because I had my surgery done 16...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1607399/

Discussion: After prostratectomy: What underwear and protection do you recommend?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Jun 27 11:30am

So sorry for the incontinence. My RP was almost three years ago. A few pads a...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1588165/

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

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Jun 1 8:30am

@mirsy Generally. It needs time to heal before the pump is activated by the urologist. Until...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1424118/

Discussion: Are you happy with your Artificial Urinary Sphincter?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Oct 26, 2025

miami62 my experience was challenging but not horrible. Going home with a catheter is zero fun...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/824592/

Discussion: Who else is gonna kick P C'S ass?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Mar 11, 2023

Thanks for the heads up. I'm in the pads stage...but I've wondered about incontinence underwear. Candidly,...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1588865/

Discussion: Menvault Incontinence Briefs Review

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Jun 2 8:17am

2 years? You poor thing. I'm struggling after 3 months, I pee with every step. Over...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1195654/

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

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Dec 23, 2024

I agree with the posters to not stock up on supplies. I had my RP in...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1063198/

Discussion: What supplies did you have ready for urinary incontinence after RP?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: May 6, 2024

I discovered one thing that I never thought about after my catheter was removed 11 days...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1473551/

Discussion: What incontinence products do you all advise?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Jan 3 11:14am

You guys are all brave. I am in my 5th week post RALP. I been wearing...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1234411/

Discussion: Any recommendations for the best type of pads to wear?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Feb 11, 2025