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Here you go Peter. The AUS has been in use since the 70's and, supposedly is...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1249118/

Discussion: ProACT vs AUS (Artificial Urinary Sphincter): Which did you choose?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Mar 3, 2025

As long as it has been since your surgery it is unlikely you can resolve the...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1493500/

Discussion: Questions about intercourse and incontinence after prostate surgery

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Jan 29 2:03pm

You may want to try the forum.NAFC.org for more info on the sling. I have seen...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1037489/

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

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Mar 21, 2024

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, I had AUS installed 2/10 and have it activated tomorrow 4/3. I have been relatively...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1272581/

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

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Apr 2, 2025

Good question. We discussed it at length. Went back and forth. Although the surgeon was mostly...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1341384/

Discussion: Does your Artificial Urinary Sphincter AUS800 leak?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Jul 5, 2025

Responding to a couple of @peterj116 questions: I had glue for the incision in the crouch....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1231318/

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

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Feb 7, 2025

Not harsh. Maybe I should have worded my initial post differently. Like "Made a dumb move...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1067033/

Discussion: Life after prostate cancer

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: May 13, 2024

@jeffmarc I'm just two weeks out from the implants, so the balloons only have a nominal...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1461781/

Discussion: Problems with Artificial Urinary Sphincter (AUS) install: Tips?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Dec 15, 2025

Hi everyone, you can call me Ben. I am just 30 but have had cancer twice...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1496902/

Discussion: Can someone help me about life after AUS 800 implant?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Feb 3 1:53am

My expectation is that the device isn't activated for 6 weeks, to give the area time...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1230893/

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

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Feb 6, 2025

Incontinence after surgery varies considerably. Some people have none, or very little. Others get serious incontinence...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1205627/

Discussion: Prostatectomy And Incontinence: When can I expect it to improve?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Jan 6, 2025

Thank you for your encouragement. I had the aus 800 installed on april 14th 2025 and...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1295613/

Discussion: Can someone help me about life after AUS 800 implant?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: May 3, 2025

Peter, Please check the early December thread: "Sling, or artificial sphincter". Lots of comments there. Mine...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1193133/

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

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Dec 18, 2024

I'm the poster child for AUS 800. 2 1/2 years ago (when 76 YO) had surgery...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1421540/

Discussion: Are you happy with your Artificial Urinary Sphincter?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Oct 23, 2025

Glad activation was ok. And hope your bladder is a quick learner! Talking AUS? Wow! Must...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1356404/

Discussion: Video showing patient using Artificial Urinary Sphincter (AUS)

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Jul 25, 2025

I have oligometastatic cancer, had radical prostatectomy in 2016, general radiation for 2.0 PSA in 2019,...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1339622/

Discussion: Share your test results (if you'd like)

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Jul 2, 2025

I also had RP w/radiation in 2015. The RP was easy enough but the radiation was...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1263849/

Discussion: Final countdown to RP on 3/26th and I’m anxious

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Mar 22, 2025

@bobby1313 I had surgery . It appeared contained in the prostate. Post op confirmed containment. 6...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1453316/

Discussion: Prostatectomy or Radiation? Lot of stress over which to choose

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Dec 5, 2025

One doctor's assistant told me that the ProAct is reversible. If it does not work to...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1300007/

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

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: May 8, 2025

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