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Communication issue? I began post op Kegel PT 1 week following catheter removal. Very helpful for...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/798351/

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

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Jan 18, 2023

Jerry - thanks for your comments, and congratulations on regaining continence. The catheter comes out on...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/796649/

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

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Jan 14, 2023

Now, eleven days post-RALP, and with the catheter out almost three days, I find myself fully...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/744961/

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

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Sep 3, 2022

@justmike74 , there can be a LOT of variables but I think my experience is pretty...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/775356/

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

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Nov 20, 2022

Prior to my RALP in Aug 2023, I went to a Baylor, Scott & White facility...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/872594/

Discussion: Looking for exercise suggestions prior to robotic prostatectomy.

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Jun 5, 2023

Postop recovery will get easier. Catheter: you will become more comfortable with it. Catheter cleaning videos...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/880011/

Discussion: Under what circumstances is it OK to treat Gleason 6 ?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Jun 17, 2023

First off, I experienced a steady improvement in bladder retention over the first 6-8 weeks post...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/884733/

Discussion: Did anyone who had prostate removal experience penis length shortening

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Jun 25, 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

I was diagnosed just over a year ago at 70. Initial biopsy showed Gleason 4+3, consultation...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/949587/

Discussion: Why did you choose surgery instead of radiation or vise versa?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Oct 18, 2023

I had surgery to remove the little bastar-. It was 2 months ago. Awful. My peter...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/939198/

Discussion: Shrinking penis after surgery and radiation

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Sep 30, 2023

I am 70, had the prostate removed 2.5 months ago. I was Gleason 8 with it...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/941087/

Discussion: Just found out I have prostate cancer...

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Oct 3, 2023

Kegel helps but do a bunch of crunches on the floor and also lay down, hunch...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/971018/

Discussion: Bladder control was improving, now degrading.

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Nov 27, 2023

kjacko, I have seen many post talking about Kegel exercises. I am not familiar with them....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/967669/

Discussion: Do those Kegels!

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Nov 19, 2023

Great web site for the information I was looking for. I search all over putting in...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/969686/

Discussion: Do those Kegels!

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Nov 24, 2023

Wow! Fantastic continence right after surgery! May I ask how old you are? My husband's 71....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/996795/

Discussion: Knowing ASAP if with recurrence - Your Thoughts, Please!

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Jan 13 6:32pm

I was diagnosed with PCa in late 2022 and went to Mayo clinic Phoenix. I was...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1047386/

Discussion: Anyone have experience with Dr. Abdul-Muhsin at Mayo Phoenix?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Apr 8 11:08am

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 8:41am

Dr. Scholoz on Utube has many helpful videos on your situation. He would advise to get...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/944635/

Discussion: Anyone take a Treatment Holiday? Intermittent use of ADT (hormone Tx)

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Oct 9, 2023

My father regained urinary control one week after the operation, he had no urinary problems before...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1034957/

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

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Mar 17 2:18am

Diagnosed at 72, Gleasons of 3+4’s and 4+3’s, I read Dr Walsh’s book and researched lots...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1006086/

Discussion: Surgery or Radiation + Hormone Therapy

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Jan 29 4:21pm

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