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I had RALP surgery on January 10. 70 YO, fairly active bicyclist and intermittent yoga practitioner....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/918670/

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

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Aug 25, 2023

I'm now 16 weeks post RALP, catheter came out 6 days after surgery. I think my...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/904765/

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

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Jul 30, 2023

I had my RALRP, July 18, for 6 months before surgery did pelvic floor work. I'm...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/919320/

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

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Aug 26, 2023

Thanks for the advice. Your comment about not buying in bulk is very enlightening. I’ve been...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/954099/

Discussion: Pad (for leaking) recommendation after prostate surgery

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Oct 26, 2023

Oh yeah! Do those Kegel exercises. I didn't realize how important they were until I stopped...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/950397/

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

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Oct 19, 2023

I went with a RP in November, 2022 after biopsy confirmed Gleason 7 (4/3). I did...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1041963/

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

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Mar 29 7:17am

I had no leakage at all following my November RP. I believe that is due to...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1049906/

Discussion: Do you know when you are leaking urine post surgery?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Apr 13 7:12am

I started one of the threads. I think its called life after prostate cancer. I think...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1075891/

Discussion: Nerve sparing and continence.

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: May 27 5:38pm

Professional PT direction for proper Kegel technique helped me immensely. 1 visit preop (no time for...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1104060/

Discussion: Any tips for first few days immediately following prostate surgery?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Jul 12 6:30am

@phl6953 -- Since you asked, here's what I'm doing: I did kegals about 1 month before...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1128605/

Discussion: Are Kegels Worthwhile?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Aug 22 9:26am

@phl6953 -- Reading through my long response, I'm not sure if I directly answered your question....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1128619/

Discussion: Are Kegels Worthwhile?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Aug 22 9:34am

@phl6953 -- If you don't have access to youtube, maybe there's another similar site that'll have...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1128732/

Discussion: Are Kegels Worthwhile?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Aug 22 11:53am

Congratulations! Had similar experience exactly 31 days ago. 3 hour surgery, Single Port. One night observation...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/899366/

Discussion: Radical RALP done yesterday

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Jul 20, 2023

My RARP was 9 weeks ago and was non-nerve sparing. Pathology showed Gleason 9 with cribriform...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1134884/

Discussion: Recovery after Robotic Prostatectomy

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Sep 2 8:59am

One more comment for the guys who are just beginning to deal with this issue, or...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1137187/

Discussion: Recovery after Robotic Prostatectomy

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Sep 6 8:57am

@pmclarksr -- I saw your question to @heavyphil and thought I'd weigh in as well since...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1132529/

Discussion: Gleason7(3+4) - treatment options recommendation

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Aug 28 8:15pm

Ok. I am exactly on your path. I had mine feb 8th 2021. I started ok...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1103196/

Discussion: Gleason 6 (3+3) treatments

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Jul 10 6:43pm

Two thoughts. First, don't "stock up" on large numbers of anything. Odds are if kegel's are...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1058215/

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

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Apr 27 9:42am

I agree with trusam1 about stocking up. I made the mistake of buying pads and Depends...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1058222/

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

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Apr 27 9:50am

I made the decision to have my prostate removed. Best decision I could have made. Gleason...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1012948/

Discussion: Why would my doctors recommend surgery over radiation?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Feb 10 8:23am

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