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I used pads during the day and underwear with a pad under me to sleep. I...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1344369/

Discussion: What kind of incontinence product after RARP ?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Jul 9 10:51am

Don't get discouraged! Like you, I did my Kegles religiously six weeks prior to RARP, was...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1339823/

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

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Jul 2 2:06pm

Hi all, I'm one-week into recovery from radical prostatectomy. I'm 70 and recently retired as photojournalist...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1350446/

Discussion: Surviving prostate cancer

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: 22 hours ago

My surgeon offered me to go the evening of the surgery. But I'm so glad I...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1331463/

Discussion: My RARP is tomorrow

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Jun 20 4:12pm

Hello, sorry for your biopsy results. But the good news is that you seem to be...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1339263/

Discussion: Biopsy Results and treatment concerns

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Jul 1 5:09pm

I started Kegel’s immediately. And did you all know: there is a sub-specialty in Physical Therapy,...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1340381/

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

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Jul 3 11:41am

Hi John, thank you for sharing. My husband had prostatectomy on 5/21/2025. How is your recovering?...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1338929/

Discussion: Starting Hormone Therapy

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Jul 1 6:45am

Extremely helpful tips. Thank you. I am 72 but in good condition. I walk at least...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1342403/

Discussion: How to deal with cathether while recovering after porstate surgery

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Jul 6 1:53pm

I considered ALL treatments. My doctors were in concert, all recommended RARP - including the oncologists...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1334994/

Discussion: Knowledge Is Power

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Jun 25 1:26pm

I had a bit of an epiphany moment in discussions with my urologist about my prostate...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1334259/

Discussion: Pee Log. After surgery, how many times did you pee in the average day?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Jun 24 12:52pm

I had the surgery done at 62 15 years ago. They’re getting a lot better at...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1345353/

Discussion: What would you do?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Jul 10 4:20pm

I continued running 5-6 days per week and working out with weights 2-3 days per week...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1342946/

Discussion: Exercise Oncology...what say you?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Jul 7 10:24am

I found this on Mount Sinai website : "To hasten the recovery of urinary control, we...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1349916/

Discussion: incontinence increase two weeks after cath removel

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: 1 day ago

Did your other activity increase recently ? If you are doing much more around the house...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1348954/

Discussion: incontinence increase two weeks after cath removel

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: 2 days ago

Lot of useful information! Mine is scheduled for June 9th. Have started my kegel exercises. Still...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1304302/

Discussion: RARP scheduled: what to expect for recovery & day-to-day life?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: May 14 7:33pm

I read yesterday how it is possible to overdo kegel training with adverse effects. Any comments...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1310336/

Discussion: RARP scheduled: what to expect for recovery & day-to-day life?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: May 22 12:02pm

Sorry to hear of your pain and consequences, but...you are only 72-hours from surgery. You have...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1325659/

Discussion: 72 hours out from robotic prostate surgery ..

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Jun 12 11:31am

I had 5 radiation treatments back in 2020. After the last one my Dr. told me...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1319520/

Discussion: Living with Prostate Cancer: Meet others & introduce yourself

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Jun 3 2:53pm

I can certainly empathize with your situation. I am 50 years old with a pT3b but...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1321157/

Discussion: Anyone experience pain, discomfort, tenderness along perineum post-RP?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Jun 5 8:31pm

I had the single-incision DaVinci robotic radical prostatectomy in mid-April 2025. Catheter came out April 29th....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1321123/

Discussion: Anyone experience pain, discomfort, tenderness along perineum post-RP?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Jun 5 7:30pm

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