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That’s correct. I have some (few now) up and down days with minor leaks. If it...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/919263/

Discussion: Looking for men who recently had a laparoscopic radical prostatectomy

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Aug 26, 2023

I'm now 16 weeks post RALP, catheter came out 6 days after surgery. I think my...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/904765/

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

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Jul 30, 2023

I had my RALP last August at 60 years old. My PSA was also around 4....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/892648/

Discussion: What can I expect after radical prostatectomy surgery?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Jul 9, 2023

Previous hernia here.. treatment for urinary infection with catheter, urinary competency 4 months post Prostatectomy.. 6...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/853121/

Discussion: How long will incontinence last after prostate cancer treatment?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: May 2, 2023

Hey @hbnapu Sorry to hear about the persistence of this issue. If you had RP just...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/846067/

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

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Apr 20, 2023

Hi, Colleen. My consult is actually this Friday. I have been doing kegels and some abdominal...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/836398/

Discussion: Looking for exercise suggestions prior to robotic prostatectomy.

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Apr 2, 2023

I have been following this conversation, but have been reluctant to contribute since the post is...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/769993/

Discussion: Low dose brachytherapy long term side effect risk

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Nov 6, 2022

Everyday you will feel better Max and have less discomfort when moving around. I had 6...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/741710/

Discussion: Had Radical Prostatectomy last week: What are next steps?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Aug 25, 2022

Monday will be 9 weeks since RP and incontinence is an ongoing issue, changing 5-6 times...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1208856/

Discussion: After catheter removal

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Jan 11 8:20am

It gets better slowly. “Patience is a virtue” doing kegles is important. Actually had the urge...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1209219/

Discussion: Day 3 after radical prostatectomy: Urge to urinate this soon normal?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Jan 11 2:49pm

It sounds like our cases re similar. I had a PSA of 6.6 last spring, 7...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1207428/

Discussion: Scheduled for a Radical Prostatectomy and having Second Thoughts

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Jan 9 8:53am

Get your doctor to write you a Script for Pelvic Floor physical therapy. The therapist will...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/821131/

Discussion: Incontinence Improvement with Pelvic PT?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Mar 5, 2023

I had RP surgery at age 65. Post-surgery, a PSMA PET scan showed cancer present in...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1208516/

Discussion: Incontinence Improvement with Pelvic PT?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Jan 10 3:38pm

Hi Julia I am one of the unfortunate 5% who suffer from permanent incontinence issues. After...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1077263/

Discussion: Supplies recommendations post prostatectomy

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: May 29, 2024

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

Have sex every day. It may be your last chance to do it normally, if at...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1164613/

Discussion: Prostate cancer surgery: What can I expect & prepare for?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Oct 29, 2024

It took me 9 weeks to gain total control again. Way too soon at 2 weeks...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1206081/

Discussion: Prostatectomy And Incontinence: When can I expect it to improve?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Jan 7 12:37pm

Do those Kegels! I did them religiously for three weeks before my surgery and daily after...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1198561/

Discussion: What to expect after prostate surgery: How bad is the incontinence?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Dec 28, 2024

I'm not a medical professional and I certainly don't know which treatment will be best for...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1195287/

Discussion: Prostate size/measurement confusion

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Dec 22, 2024

Hi I am 75 and had a full prostatectomy at 72. I was incontinent for a...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1190811/

Discussion: What to expect after prostate surgery: How bad is the incontinence?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Dec 15, 2024

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