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I had pelvic pain due to pudendal neuralgia prior to my surgery. I had urinary frequency...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/913233/

Discussion: How long were you Incontinent? How did it come back for you?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Aug 14, 2023

My husband (68 y/o) had RALP on June 23, 2023, Mayo Rochester, so about 7 weeks...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/912126/

Discussion: Prostatectomy Question? Side effects outweigh benefits?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Aug 13, 2023

I would use the month of August to do walking, kegels, situps, healthy diet, and enjoyment....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/906416/

Discussion: Gleason 8 - Surgery scheduled in early Sept - timing ok?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Aug 2, 2023

I was diagnosed with Gleason Score 8 prostate cancer late last summer. I was scheduled for...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/906032/

Discussion: What can I expect after radical prostatectomy surgery?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Aug 1, 2023

Short story: RARP 18 months ago, complete incontinence since despite Kegels and PT and only got...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/901233/

Discussion: Do you have urinary incontinence after prostatectomy & radiation?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Jul 24, 2023

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

The biopsy will tell you a lot more. I was put under for mine. No issues...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/833324/

Discussion: Can anyone please find a moment to help decipher our MRI report?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Mar 28, 2023

Thanks Colleen. Clearly this is is a new technology that "shows promise" but I can see...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/762630/

Discussion: BTL Emsella chair: Does it help for incontinence?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Oct 18, 2022

Good to hear of your fast recovery. I’ve recovered too after my RP surgery; however, my...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/762130/

Discussion: Stage 4 prostate cancer treatment options

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Oct 17, 2022

@1fitgolfer After my initial balloon placement I was back to fairly normal activity within 7 days....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1482636/

Discussion: Can anyone share their experience with ProACT (an AUS)?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Jan 14 10:49pm

@colleenyoung Ha! Maybe not right before he put me under, but it was close. I have...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1478453/

Discussion: PSA/MRI not too bad, Biopsy not too good. What?? [updated]

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Jan 9 7:43pm

Great attitude. Take it all one step at a time. One day in the distant future...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1470674/

Discussion: Attitude 3 weeks to RALP and PLND

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Dec 30, 2025

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1467968/

Discussion: Can't do Kegel exercises. They seem too weak for full incontinence

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Dec 26, 2025

I just posted this on another thread yesterday: "I really wish more urologists would advise patients...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1467448/

Discussion: Can't do Kegel exercises. They seem too weak for full incontinence

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Dec 25, 2025

After catheter removal I would readily leak in a dribble or a short quick stream with...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1465920/

Discussion: Leakage after Radical Prostatectomy

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Dec 22, 2025

Just adding to the ‘yes’, it’s normal to have some inconsistency in recovery. Not much to...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1458666/

Discussion: Is it normal for incontinence severity to come and go?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Dec 11, 2025

You are very early in your recovery and yes, my husband's incontinence improved gradually and there...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1457818/

Discussion: Is it normal for incontinence severity to come and go?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Dec 10, 2025

@jeffmarc With all due, great respect, Jeff, I think your advice here is a little confusing....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1434861/

Discussion: Prostatectomy or Not: My decision to have surgery was right for me

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Nov 9, 2025

I am 4 weeks post RARP. Haven't attempted sex yet, but erections don't seem to be...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1430778/

Discussion: 7 weeks after Prostatectomy and still waking up a lot to pee.

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Nov 4, 2025

Just want to echo affirmations and gratitude for the helpful comments. I am 69 and retired....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1430709/

Discussion: Prostate Cancer Incontinence: What products do you use? Tips?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Nov 4, 2025

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