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I love your chart! That is a great trend line! My PT emphasized deep, prolonged breathing...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/821517/

Discussion: Incontinence Improvement with Pelvic PT?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Mar 6, 2023

What TJM53 said: do Kegels faithfully. -Remember that this is YOUR life and if your conscience...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1164551/

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

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Oct 29, 2024

I agree with the previous comments: start kegals, a plastic bucket helped a lot, watch a...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1164618/

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

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Oct 29, 2024

I am 71 yo, now 2 months out from robotic radical prostatectomy. First night in the...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1105654/

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

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Jul 14, 2024

Sorry that you are here but will try to help as much as we can. I...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1214055/

Discussion: 44-yr-old prostate cancer patient seeking advice, thoughts, etc.

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Jan 15 6:15pm

I went to a PT who specializes in working with men after prostate surgery. I was...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1211196/

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

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Jan 14 9:23am

A little background. My PSA had been between 2.3 and 2.9 for five years up and...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1174590/

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

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Nov 16, 2024

Couldn’t agree more. I did Kegels religiously before and after my RP and had ZERO incontinence...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1208868/

Discussion: After catheter removal

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Jan 11 8:32am

My comment is directed toward those who are worried about incontinence, not those who are dealing...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1047824/

Discussion: Improving Incontinence Post Therapy

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Apr 9, 2024

Hi, glad your surgery went well. I had RALP a year ago. My surgery went well....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/796616/

Discussion: Had Radical Prostatectomy last week: What are next steps?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Jan 14, 2023

That would be great and thanks again. Just to clarify, I am Grade 3, Gleason 7...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1198146/

Discussion: Gleason 7 (4+3) radiation, but ADT also? Over treatment?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Dec 27, 2024

I agree with @web265; it's different for everyone. I was 70 in June 2024 when I...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1190782/

Discussion: What to expect after prostate surgery: How bad is the incontinence?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Dec 15, 2024

If it is any consolation, I had surgery September 16th of this year and have been...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1189242/

Discussion: Wife: Stop Reading Those Forums

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Dec 12, 2024

Thank you! I brought up kegels at our surgeon appointment because I had no idea how...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1174389/

Discussion: Any suggestions for the wife on how to support my husband?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Nov 16, 2024

Do your Kegels! I had a problem removing my small bag to my evening bag, so...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1173767/

Discussion: Catheter questions, pre-and post-OP: Your insights?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Nov 15, 2024

I was a gleason 6 3+3. One out of 12 with cancer. located in the center...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1168921/

Discussion: Time for some good news

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Nov 6, 2024

You are now a part of our family. I am 9 weeks post-op. My incontinence has...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1168463/

Discussion: Journey begins - age 51, PSA 72

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Nov 5, 2024

I had 1 side of my nerves taken due to PCA involvement. I came on here...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1166237/

Discussion: Surgeon Says My Nerves Will Be Spared. Good News I Hope!

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Nov 1, 2024

My therapist had me doing planks, side planks, clamshells with resistance bands, bridges with resistance bands,...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1164505/

Discussion: Dry Orgasm after surgery: Does it get better with time?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Oct 29, 2024

I chose surgery in August of 2022 at 60 years old I also was a Gleason...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1164474/

Discussion: Newly Diagnosed: Removal vs Radiation

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Oct 29, 2024

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