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I have asked this question to both my RP surgeon and GP - neither has had...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1089187/

Discussion: Penile Sensitivity and Pain

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Jun 18, 2024

Start kegals. ASAP Get PT

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1063201/

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

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: May 6, 2024

charliepnet - After surgery, you need to give your body time to repair, but as others...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1039391/

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

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Mar 24, 2024

I had my prostate removed in 2011. I carried out Kegel exercises for 10 years, but...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1037356/

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

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Mar 20, 2024

I am 59 surgery @ 9 months ago still us light pad 24/7. I have some...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1035174/

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

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Mar 17, 2024

Over the past 7 years, I’ve had two MRI’s(both negative); and two biopsies(the first negative and...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1034507/

Discussion: Conflicted/Confused, any Guidance/Advice out there?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Mar 16, 2024

Hi @johari, some members, including @firespooks and @kpgnsm have shared their experiences with the sling in...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1023673/

Discussion: Urethral Sling for Minor Stress Incontinence

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Feb 27, 2024

Jim, good luck with your surgery on Monday. Dr. Frank and his team are absolutely awesome...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1020347/

Discussion: Can you select your Mayo surgeon?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Feb 22, 2024

IF you can, squeeze in 1 PT appt preop to receive Kegel instructions. Biopsy July 17;...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1001140/

Discussion: Apprehensive, and asking for your advice pre RP

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Jan 21, 2024

After my biopsy, I also had a Gleason score of 3+4=7 in two cores out of...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/999398/

Discussion: My Gleason score is 7 - 3+4. How long can I live without treatment?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Jan 18, 2024

Reading the comments under Kegel exercises below makes me glad I chose 5 proton radiation treatments...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/997986/

Discussion: Let's get it started: My journey with SBRT (radiation)

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Jan 15, 2024

I couldn’t agree more about doing the Kegel exercises. I did them religiously before and after...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/996505/

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

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Jan 13, 2024

binderaz, I did not have prostatectomy just radiation. I had a lot of side affects including...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/970503/

Discussion: Bladder control was improving, now degrading.

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Nov 26, 2023

Most people seem to recover from incontinence and have problems again around 80. I assume exercising,...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/942225/

Discussion: Choose between robotic surgery and proton therapy.

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Oct 5, 2023

Preop PT to properly initiate Kegel exercises was very helpful to me. Best wishes for a...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/937231/

Discussion: After treatment discussions

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Sep 27, 2023

Lots to cover here and thank you for sharing your situation and I'm sure you will...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/931339/

Discussion: How could they get my diagnosis so wrong.

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Sep 17, 2023

Hi there. I had my surgery on May 25. Right now I’m wearing depends. It is...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/918444/

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

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Aug 24, 2023

I found the Easy Kegel app to be very helpful. Best wishes for a speedy recovery...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/913876/

Discussion: Best Kegel App?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Aug 16, 2023

I was diagnosed with Gleason Score 8 prostate cancer late last summer. I was scheduled for...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/906032/

Discussion: What can I expect after radical prostatectomy surgery?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Aug 1, 2023

Formal PT for Kegel exercises helped me. 1 session before RP and a number of sessions...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/904401/

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

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Jul 30, 2023

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