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Kegel exercises were extremely important to my recovery after RP. I was fortunate to have been...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1128470/

Discussion: Are Kegels Worthwhile?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Aug 22, 2024

@anosmic1, as you said, you got great tips from members about using your time leading up...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1168541/

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

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Nov 5, 2024

I'm not sure if Kegels were the answer but I've been through a rollercoaster ride with...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1148120/

Discussion: Are Kegels Worthwhile?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Sep 27, 2024

I'm with @michaelcharles ".. Kegel exercises helped me" It sounds like I was a little lucky...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/904457/

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

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Jul 30, 2023

Hard to explain Kegels. I am sure your doctor would write a script for you to...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/967833/

Discussion: Do those Kegels!

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Nov 20, 2023

Sorry but no. The LAST thing you want to do when doing Kegels is "squeeze your...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/967746/

Discussion: Do those Kegels!

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Nov 19, 2023

I was told to give it two weeks before kegels again. I'm sorry about the incontinence,...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1339200/

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

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Jul 1 3:24pm

@lookingforward, you may also be interested in these related discussions:\ - Best Kegel App? https://connect.mayoclinic.org/discussion/best-kegel-app/ -...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1216703/

Discussion: Pelvic floor seems like the wrong muscle to be exercising

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Jan 19 2:50pm

Surgery at 78 would seem to indicate that you are a very fit individual which is...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1313403/

Discussion: Surgery or Radiation?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: May 26 1:47pm

Congrsts on your progress. I also did Kegels for six weeks before surgery, which is why...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1339467/

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

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Jul 2 4:46am

Exercising Kegels before and after robotic prostatectomy worked for me. Remember to close them just before...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1144540/

Discussion: Are Kegels Worthwhile?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Sep 20, 2024

There is an app called Easy Kegel that takes the brainwork out of doing Kegels. Try...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1042410/

Discussion: Radical prostatectomy (RP) vs radiation post age 70

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Mar 29, 2024

Buy a package of the pads and place in the Depends and see how they work....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1235912/

Discussion: Any recommendations for the best type of pads to wear?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Feb 13 10:37am

They worked for you and that is wonderful but the simple truth is that for at...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/967792/

Discussion: Do those Kegels!

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Nov 20, 2023

Kegels speed up the process. I could see a difference after several weeks

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1128824/

Discussion: Are Kegels Worthwhile?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Aug 22, 2024

Thank you for sharing this advice. I have started doing Kegels twice a day. All the...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1077784/

Discussion: Supplies recommendations post prostatectomy

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: May 30, 2024

You can learn to do Kegels while sitting, standing or laying down. My understanding is we...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1239801/

Discussion: Incontinence Improvement with Pelvic PT?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Feb 18 10:28am

Thanks for the response. I do Kegels all the time, anytime. Sure hope they help! 🤞

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/953835/

Discussion: Pad (for leaking) recommendation after prostate surgery

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Oct 25, 2023

Here are the links to the YouTube videos https://youtu.be/MJ7EfGu03-0 and - Kegels for Men https://youtu.be/n6z88aU1dMw

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1170814/

Discussion: Do those Kegels!

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Nov 9, 2024

Yes, kegels are the exercise. Proper PT will have you doing kegels while you are doing...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/761838/

Discussion: Stage 4 prostate cancer treatment options

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Oct 16, 2022

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