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Congratulations, step one:complete! (You survived the surgery.) Now, walk every day even with the cath. When...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/898629/

Discussion: Radical RALP done yesterday

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Jul 19, 2023

I may have jumped the gun. 2nd night in pull up after having a day of...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/884109/

Discussion: Did anyone who had prostate removal experience penis length shortening

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Jun 24, 2023

Ask your doctor for a prescription for PT on Kegel exercises to learn the correct exercises...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/830786/

Discussion: Looking for exercise suggestions prior to robotic prostatectomy.

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Mar 23, 2023

maxvt: Thanks so much for that reply. All of it was really helpful and full of...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/761674/

Discussion: Stage 4 prostate cancer treatment options

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Oct 15, 2022

Probably should start again. Time will be your friend as well. I have found the best...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/322249/

Discussion: kegel exercises

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Sep 15, 2020

I did basic Kegel exercises 5-6 times a day prior to surgery; and every hour on...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1216772/

Discussion: Pad (for leaking) recommendation after prostate surgery

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Jan 19 4:10pm

Hello, Florida11! Seeing your question about the vacuum pump, I want to ask you for advice....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1205794/

Discussion: Advice on Penis pumps

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Jan 7 7:52am

I'm no expert nor a medical professional, but I found Michelle Kenway's videos on Kegals very...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1210615/

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

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Jan 13 12:03pm

I'm a 52 year old hispanic; I was diagnosed in June of 2022 with prostate cancer,...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/793193/

Discussion: What is the average age of the gentlemen on here?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Jan 6, 2023

Professional PT for Kegel/pelvic floor: I was able to squeeze in one visit before my surgery...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1204327/

Discussion: Gleason 3+3 to Gleason 4+5 in 7 months.

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Jan 5 8:28am

I've just been to the physio & showed her a number of device options. She seemed...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1169787/

Discussion: Has anyone tried a Kegel training device?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Nov 7, 2024

@2tsquare, you may also be interested in these related discussions: - Improving Incontinence Post Therapy https://connect.mayoclinic.org/discussion/improving-incontinence-post-therapy/...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1165884/

Discussion: Leakage after Radical Prostatectomy

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Oct 31, 2024

Good question Mary . I am not a doctor so , no medical advise form me...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1148694/

Discussion: Are Kegels Worthwhile?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Sep 28, 2024

My doctor said to wait a few days after the catheter was out to start Kegals....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1145351/

Discussion: Urge to pee: 2Qs about improving continence after catheter removal

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Sep 22, 2024

My surgeon recommended 10 reps for 10 seconds, 4 times a day. I was only doing...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1143315/

Discussion: Are Kegels Worthwhile?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Sep 18, 2024

I also recommend getting clarifications. Laparoscopic only means that the surgery issues cameras. I encourage you...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1140199/

Discussion: Laparoscopic prostatectomy?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Sep 12, 2024

Hi James: Thanks for your reply. To answer your questions: No blood in the urine since...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1135566/

Discussion: Recovery after Robotic Prostatectomy

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Sep 3, 2024

Thanks for your input! When I mentioned squeezing of penis is the contraction made by the...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1134991/

Discussion: Recovery after Robotic Prostatectomy

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Sep 2, 2024

I was told to wait a few days after catheter removal to start kegals, if that’s...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1134883/

Discussion: Recovery after Robotic Prostatectomy

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Sep 2, 2024

I'm 70 and had bilateral NS RALP 2 months ago. I heard about kegals both on...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1128330/

Discussion: Are Kegels Worthwhile?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Aug 21, 2024

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