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@byng94 I replied to this the other place you posted a message so you will have...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1547381/

Discussion: My TRIMIX experience

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Apr 10 2:39pm

My radical prostatectomy was in May 2019, which caused urinary incontinence for me. In order to...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/687065/

Discussion: Living with Prostate Cancer: Meet others & introduce yourself

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Mar 7, 2022

@mirsy I hope to have an AUS put in in February.

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1453709/

Discussion: AUS activation and riding a bike

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Dec 5, 2025

I have had a prostate removal then radiation, was told the proact might not work, they...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1700098/

Discussion: Anyone still struggling with urinary incontinence after prostatectomy?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: 3 days ago

I never found a pad better than Teena. Are you using the heavy duty (overnight pad)....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1646997/

Discussion: Leakage around the sides of incontinence pads? What's better?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Aug 16 5:22am

Glad to hear your AUS results are so good. I'm hoping mine are as good when...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1240852/

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

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Feb 19, 2025

@1fitgolfer, you may also be interested in this related discussion about ProACT adjustable continence therapy for...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1516653/

Discussion: ProACT procedure, how long does it take to recover back to normal?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Feb 28 3:19pm

What kind of pad works best with an AUS device?

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1339539/

Discussion: Does your Artificial Urinary Sphincter AUS800 leak?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Jul 2, 2025

@maumee1967 With that much pad use the AUS makes a lot more sense. If your PSA...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1496803/

Discussion: Sling, or artificial urinary sphincter?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Feb 2 8:38pm

@lsk1000 Actually, the AUS is one device you can use if you’ve had radiation. I’ve watched...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1423204/

Discussion: Prostate Cancer Incontinence: What products do you use? Tips?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Oct 25, 2025

On June 4, The day I had the AUS installed I attended one of the online...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1611998/

Discussion: UTI Type Burning after AUS Surgery

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Jul 3 12:56pm

Yes. I have had the testing for the AUS. My urologist is Mayo PHX. He recommended...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1340472/

Discussion: How long after catheter removal did you start Kegels?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Jul 3, 2025

I cannot speak for the bowel issue. As far as urinary incontinence, the best solution by...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1341495/

Discussion: Incontinence during/following treatment?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Jul 5, 2025

Men have two urethral sphincters. One is removed with radical prostatectomy and the other may be...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1538067/

Discussion: Still Leaking after Robotic Surgery: Thoughts on water intake

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Mar 29 1:22pm

@soli Time to think is a good thing. Hope you are able to beat the leak....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1533306/

Discussion: What are the best incontinence clamps post-surgery?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Mar 23 7:23am

Thanks. The link on when to consider AUS seems to have vanished.

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1593109/

Discussion: Considering an Artificial Urinary Sphincter (AUS): Need advice

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Jun 7 9:35pm

Good news about the AUS! Glad to hear it is working so well for you!!!!

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1462344/

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

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Dec 16, 2025

I had rp in 2017. It came back in lower tummy. 35 radiation. Could not stop...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/797884/

Discussion: Any experiences with Artificial Urinary Sphincter (AUS) or Sling?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Jan 17, 2023

I thought a AUS was a guarantee no leakage as it has like a shutoff valve....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1651893/

Discussion: Leakage around the sides of incontinence pads? What's better?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Aug 21 4:01pm

It doesn’t look like you need to remove the sacral nerve implant, It might be a...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1620377/

Discussion: Sacral nerve procedure

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Jul 14 11:01am

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