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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

Agree whole heartedly with starting Kegels exercises before surgery if possible. Strong recommendation to see a...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1076874/

Discussion: Supplies recommendations post prostatectomy

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: May 29, 2024

No, 76 is not too old! I just turned 78 and two weeks ago I had...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1075893/

Discussion: Is 76 too old for prostate cancer surgery?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: May 27, 2024

I'm sorry to hear about that. I had very similar symptoms, except that they emerged a...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1069371/

Discussion: Constant need to urinate with radiation therapy for prostate cancer

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: May 17, 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

Just complete my RP (age 78, healthy, active, 140-145 pounds) on 3/28/2024. 24 hour stay at...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1047020/

Discussion: Radical Prostatectomy By Robotic Surgery: What can I expect?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Apr 7, 2024

Had RP at age 69. Agree to get a very experienced surgeon at a COE. Suggest...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1046011/

Discussion: Radical Prostatectomy By Robotic Surgery: What can I expect?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Apr 5, 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 surgery 13 months ago and I've been reading these posts for a year...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1026455/

Discussion: Urethral Sling for Minor Stress Incontinence

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Mar 3, 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

I experienced the same mental anguish. Do your Kegels religiously. You’ll find the catheter is no...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1003344/

Discussion: Apprehensive, and asking for your advice pre RP

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Jan 25, 2024

I had RALP Aug ‘22, after diagnosis in March. Prior to RALP I did 3-5 weeks...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1001594/

Discussion: Apprehensive, and asking for your advice pre RP

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Jan 22, 2024

Good morning. I was diagnosed with PC in August. I had 2 cores of 14 with...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/977560/

Discussion: Recently Diagnosed, Intermediate Prostate Cancer

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Dec 9, 2023

After my catheter was removed, I did one set of ten quick movements and then one...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/969769/

Discussion: Do those Kegels!

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Nov 24, 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

Based on a lot of comments I feel pretty fortunate. I had my RP last Tuesday....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/964109/

Discussion: Post radical prostatectomy (RP) Challenges

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Nov 13, 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

Thank you for sharing your story. This support group is just what he needed. He does...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/929337/

Discussion: Questions regarding Radiation treatment after ADT & Prostatectomy

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Sep 13, 2023

I had rlp in September 2018 with Gleason score 10 and still don't have good urine...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/921513/

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

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Aug 30, 2023

The kegels are really important, but also a surgeon who specializes in nerve avoidance is critical....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/913815/

Discussion: Best Kegel App?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Aug 16, 2023

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