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That’s great! I’m glad you had the success that you did. I have started Kegal exercises...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1035071/

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

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Mar 17 8:40am

Hey @charliepnet My experience was that through the continual kegel ritual, I was able to gain...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1035021/

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

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Mar 17 7:34am

Have you tried PFPT? It can help to fine tune your kegel technique. It helped me...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1059054/

Discussion: Kegals forever?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Apr 28 6:37pm

Welcome, @joeck. You're right. Personal convenience of travel and daily treatments is a contributing factor when...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1052680/

Discussion: Prostate Cancer (47 yrs old) - Guidance Request

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Apr 17 5:49pm

Choose a medical center that is classified " center of excellence". Find out how many prostatectomies...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1045782/

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

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Apr 5 10:59am

I am 20 months out from robotic prostate surgery. My incontinence lasted for 6 to 8...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1038709/

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

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Mar 23 8:32am

72 at surgery. Excellent surgical recovery and continence. Gleason 9. I wanted the cancer removed and...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1041939/

Discussion: Radical prostatectomy (RP) vs radiation post age 70

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Mar 29 6:51am

First off, so sorry to hear about you wife. I recently had my RARP and know...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1065615/

Discussion: Life after prostate cancer

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: May 10 4:23pm

My RARP surgery was a little over 5 years ago, but I don't think that there...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1057776/

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

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Apr 26 1:39pm

@ljbboston -- I know you asked @perrychristopher, but thought I'd weigh with as well to your...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1120031/

Discussion: Surgery or Radiation for Intermediate Prostate Cancer?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Aug 8 10:45am

Hello, how long did you do Kegel exercises before the operation? How long is each time...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1128575/

Discussion: Are Kegels Worthwhile?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Aug 22 9:00am

I feel that you are very lucky to have no incontinence so soon. I want to...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1128582/

Discussion: Are Kegels Worthwhile?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Aug 22 9:05am

Hi Phil. No pelvic tilts. The way, I understand it, there are a bunch of small...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1127939/

Discussion: Persistent urgency even after urinating, 3 months after prostatectomy

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Aug 21 7:47am

I'm 70, had bilateral NS RALP late 06/2024. I'm about 9 weeks out from surgery. I...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1134696/

Discussion: Recovery after Robotic Prostatectomy

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Sep 1 7:33pm

@markdebeach, I hope you saw @trusam1's helpful explanation in response to your question. How are doing...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1137871/

Discussion: Persistent urgency even after urinating, 3 months after prostatectomy

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Sep 7 1:35pm

I would hope your consult for Gleason 6 recommends active surveillance ( no treatment for now,...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/830000/

Discussion: Looking for exercise suggestions prior to robotic prostatectomy.

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Mar 22, 2023

Hi, I was 73 when I had surgery. Following my surgery, I was totally incontinent for...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/825079/

Discussion: Incontinence Improvement with Pelvic PT?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Mar 12, 2023

There are NO “dumb questions!” Ask everything that comes to mind, write them down when they...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/823944/

Discussion: New and Need Guidance: What questions to ask about prostate cancer?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Mar 10, 2023

Hi @lb1049, along with @web265's encouraging post, I'm tagging @samidh @perrychristopher @maxvt @michaelcharles @stoney @tomf @jammy...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/820949/

Discussion: Incontinence Improvement with Pelvic PT?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Mar 4, 2023

@wen265, No, Cirrus is the name of my late cat that was named after cirrus clouds....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/746325/

Discussion: Sharp pain in groin and penis started two weeks after catheter removal

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Sep 6, 2022

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