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Do your Kegels!

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1142311/

Discussion: What YouTube videos helped you learn more about prostate cancer?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Sep 16, 2024

Hi Colleen, Thanks for checking with me. I’m about 2 1/2 months post surgery, and I’m...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1138788/

Discussion: Persistent urgency even after urinating, 3 months after prostatectomy

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Sep 9, 2024

One other thing my urologist/surgeon told me. When I asked him if that”urge” to urinate would...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1138304/

Discussion: Persistent urgency even after urinating, 3 months after prostatectomy

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Sep 8, 2024

I had the same robotic surgery. Keep exercising your Kegels and close them just before you...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1137738/

Discussion: Recovery after Robotic Prostatectomy

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Sep 7, 2024

A few thoughts on what might be going on and what to do about it. As...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1128823/

Discussion: Persistent urgency even after urinating, 3 months after prostatectomy

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Aug 22, 2024

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, 2024

What your husband is experiencing is the same thing that I experienced although my bouts with...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1095669/

Discussion: Will pause in radiation treatment affect the outcome?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Jun 28, 2024

Thank you for sharing this advice. I have started doing Kegels twice a day. All the...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1077784/

Discussion: Supplies recommendations post prostatectomy

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: May 30, 2024

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, 2024

I'm sorry to hear about that. I had very similar symptoms, except that they emerged a...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1069371/

Discussion: Constant need to urinate with radiation therapy for prostate cancer

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: May 17, 2024

Start kegals. ASAP Get PT

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1063201/

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

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: May 6, 2024

Just complete my RP (age 78, healthy, active, 140-145 pounds) on 3/28/2024. 24 hour stay at...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1047020/

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

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Apr 7, 2024

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, 2024

charliepnet - After surgery, you need to give your body time to repair, but as others...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1039391/

Discussion: HELP. when does incontinence stop after prostate removal?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Mar 24, 2024

I had my surgery 13 months ago and I've been reading these posts for a year...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1026455/

Discussion: Urethral Sling for Minor Stress Incontinence

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Mar 3, 2024

Jim, good luck with your surgery on Monday. Dr. Frank and his team are absolutely awesome...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1020347/

Discussion: Can you select your Mayo surgeon?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Feb 22, 2024

I experienced the same mental anguish. Do your Kegels religiously. You’ll find the catheter is no...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1003344/

Discussion: Apprehensive, and asking for your advice pre RP

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Jan 25, 2024

I had RALP Aug ‘22, after diagnosis in March. Prior to RALP I did 3-5 weeks...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1001594/

Discussion: Apprehensive, and asking for your advice pre RP

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Jan 22, 2024

Good morning. I was diagnosed with PC in August. I had 2 cores of 14 with...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/977560/

Discussion: Recently Diagnosed, Intermediate Prostate Cancer

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Dec 9, 2023

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

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