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In my situation nearly 1 year out from prostate removal, a normal day was 4 -...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1024774/

Discussion: Urethral Sling for Minor Stress Incontinence

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Feb 29, 2024

For you recent AUS patients and those soon to have one: I'll suggest hope for the...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1240765/

Discussion: Recovery timeline following AUS

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Feb 19 12:19pm

Also, since the AUS is like a 'pacemaker' for my bladder, I have to be mindful...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1243461/

Discussion: Recovery timeline following AUS

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Feb 23 7:34am

You could find a pelvic floor physical therapist. They might be able to get that muscle...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1274389/

Discussion: Alternative incontinence treatments?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Apr 4 5:57pm

Sad you had the pain and incision issues. But now GREAT you have control. Welcome to...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1196070/

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

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Dec 23, 2024

Hi, I was diagnosed at age 55 and had high dose rate brachytherapy that year. The...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1248683/

Discussion: What is the average age of the gentlemen on here?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Mar 2 11:50am

Thanks, Colleen. I've had my AUS for almost four years. My experience is similar to scullrower....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1019557/

Discussion: Does your Artificial Urinary Sphincter AUS800 leak?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Feb 21, 2024

Recovery from my AUS was about 6 weeks, like many surgeries. Due to the sensitive are...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1230579/

Discussion: Recovery timeline following AUS

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Feb 6 9:15am

Sadly a stent won't work in this case. Since my sphincter doesn't work, a device like...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1264338/

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

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Mar 22 4:34pm

Cancer came back 16 months after removal. 35 treatments. Way too many problems afterwards. Gross hematuria...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1087621/

Discussion: Salvage radiation therapy after radical prostatectomy

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Jun 16, 2024

Good Day. I am looking at the operation on april 14th 2 weeks from now. have...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1271633/

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

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Apr 1 9:59am

That's for that, guys. I'll be seeing the surgeon soon, but I get a feeling he...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1186802/

Discussion: Sling, or artificial urinary sphincter?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Dec 8, 2024

Not to sound negative but for some us with the aus only other choice is a...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1024120/

Discussion: Urethral Sling for Minor Stress Incontinence

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Feb 28, 2024

I had confidence in my surgeon to determine the correct cuff size. After a while pumping...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1019479/

Discussion: Does your Artificial Urinary Sphincter AUS800 leak?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Feb 20, 2024

Thank you Im nervous about this. I still can stop and start flowing but any stress...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1272005/

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

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Apr 1 5:09pm

I had a sling installed 2016 and now I have an AMS 800 AUS. The sling...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1184386/

Discussion: Sling, or artificial urinary sphincter?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Dec 4, 2024

No infection after AUS insertion. I did have a urinary track infection later but that was...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1166093/

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

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Nov 1, 2024

I am awaiting my doctor's answer to the radiation ProAct question. He did not mention it...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1251569/

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

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Mar 6 8:21am

I’m curious, has anyone done the AUS after a radical and two rounds of radiation(roughly 80...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1020034/

Discussion: Does your Artificial Urinary Sphincter AUS800 leak?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Feb 21, 2024

Sounds like a great solution. Hope I get it. Until then, I have another physio that...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1195949/

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

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Dec 23, 2024

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