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I am about 14 months post-RALP and just wanted to pass along a few comments in...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1173057/

Discussion: Any tips for first few days immediately following prostate surgery?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Nov 13, 2024

I had the PROACT balons placed more than three months ago and have had three adjustments...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1379268/

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

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Aug 25, 2025

I'm 59, and just had Radical Prostatectomy surgery 4 months ago. The cancer was removed and...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/950368/

Discussion: Why did you choose surgery instead of radiation or vise versa?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Oct 19, 2023

Leonard, thanks for sharing this story about your dad. I'm with you re: indwelling catheters. The...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/317754/

Discussion: Bladder ureteral obstruction/stricture

Support Group: Men's Health

Posted: Mar 25, 2021

AUS is doing pretty good, thanks. It's a one-handed operation & can I even pee at...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1365038/

Discussion: Kegel Exercises App.

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Aug 6, 2025

With what you have going on now with incontinence, it Is unlikely to change in the...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1515222/

Discussion: Leakage after Prostate Cancer surgery: Concerned about travel and pads

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Feb 26 3:30pm

@jeffmarc I had surgery 20 years ago. My mild incontinence got a little worse (from 1...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1551112/

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

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Apr 15 10:20am

@lsk1000 I am using Wiesner brand clamp and Depend brand pads. Because I don’t want my...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1551476/

Discussion: Leakage after Prostate Cancer surgery: Concerned about travel and pads

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Apr 15 6:51pm

My expectation is that the device isn't activated for 6 weeks, to give the area time...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1230893/

Discussion: What was your recovery like for Artificial Urinary Sphincter (AUS)?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Feb 6, 2025

I mentioned that I started weighing my pads a month ago, to get a better feel...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1588895/

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

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Jun 2 8:37am

@rondyches Hey I use the new ones I like them better. More comfortable. I find in...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1634400/

Discussion: Depends pads. Old vs new

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Jul 31 12:56pm

Thank you so mcuh @retiredguy for sharing your experiencs so I do not set my expectation...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1390062/

Discussion: What lessons did I learn from my recent Prostate Cancer surgery?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Sep 9, 2025

I didn't find it a big deal once the cath was out and the wounds healed....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1231405/

Discussion: What is a Prostatectomy Like?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Feb 7, 2025

Have you used Tena pads? They are very absorbent and quite wide so they don’t easily...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1584142/

Discussion: Post surgery stress incontinence: Any good advice for everyone?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: May 26 8:54pm

You might be surprised at how little leakage you have. At least I hope you are,...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1153291/

Discussion: Depends pants & pads - a practical (or stupid?) question..

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Oct 7, 2024

Jeff Marchi on this site recommended your comment about an alternative to the AUS device. I...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1582545/

Discussion: Any experiences with Artificial Urinary Sphincter (AUS) or Sling?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: May 25 6:11am

@jrs619 Hi, it varies tremendously, if I've been sitting a lot and getting to the toilet...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1558697/

Discussion: More incontinence questions, looking for similar experiences

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Apr 24 4:02pm

Prior to my surgery, I was told to stock up on pads and underwear. Fortunately, I...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1140322/

Discussion: Best underwear?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Sep 12, 2024

I just turned 60. Surgery was one month ago. I go back to work in a...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1162667/

Discussion: Leakage after Radical Prostatectomy

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Oct 25, 2024

I had PROACT surgery at Mayo Clinic in Phoenix on March 25 of this year after...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1348986/

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

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Jul 15, 2025