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binderaz, I did not have prostatectomy just radiation. I had a lot of side affects including...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/970503/

Discussion: Bladder control was improving, now degrading.

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Nov 26, 2023

Most people seem to recover from incontinence and have problems again around 80. I assume exercising,...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/942225/

Discussion: Choose between robotic surgery and proton therapy.

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Oct 5, 2023

Preop PT to properly initiate Kegel exercises was very helpful to me. Best wishes for a...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/937231/

Discussion: After treatment discussions

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Sep 27, 2023

Lots to cover here and thank you for sharing your situation and I'm sure you will...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/931339/

Discussion: How could they get my diagnosis so wrong.

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Sep 17, 2023

Hi there. I had my surgery on May 25. Right now I’m wearing depends. It is...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/918444/

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

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Aug 24, 2023

I found the Easy Kegel app to be very helpful. Best wishes for a speedy recovery...

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Discussion: Best Kegel App?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Aug 16, 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

Formal PT for Kegel exercises helped me. 1 session before RP and a number of sessions...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/904401/

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

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Jul 30, 2023

Formal PT was helpful for me for Kegel exercises. Best wishes for a recovery soon.

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/903405/

Discussion: What can I expect after radical prostatectomy surgery?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Jul 28, 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

I may have jumped the gun. 2nd night in pull up after having a day of...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/884109/

Discussion: Did anyone who had prostate removal experience penis length shortening

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Jun 24, 2023

Ask your doctor for a prescription for PT on Kegel exercises to learn the correct exercises...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/830786/

Discussion: Looking for exercise suggestions prior to robotic prostatectomy.

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Mar 23, 2023

maxvt: Thanks so much for that reply. All of it was really helpful and full of...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/761674/

Discussion: Stage 4 prostate cancer treatment options

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Oct 15, 2022

Probably should start again. Time will be your friend as well. I have found the best...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/322249/

Discussion: kegel exercises

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Sep 15, 2020

I waited 3 months. I remember my surgeon saying they usually prefer to wait at least...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1254686/

Discussion: What's a safe Wait-Time from date of biopsy to start of RT or RP?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Mar 10 10:46am

Sounds like you have it pretty dialed in. I did start Kegals before surgery. Also, knowing...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1267342/

Discussion: Surgery is Scheduled: What to do before?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Mar 26 12:51pm

My surgeon told me that he got clean margins immediately after surgery. Obviously until the surgical...

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Discussion: It's Official I have Prostate Cancer

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Feb 15 11:19am

Thanks veryvmuch for your feedback. Just had to endure the discomfort of having the catheter for...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1223695/

Discussion: Year of Firsts: Your Experiences

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Jan 28 8:55am

I appreciate your time. You are totally correct about success. I use Yelp everyday for dining....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1255609/

Discussion: Post prostatectomy

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Mar 11 1:36pm

I got my diagnosis March ‘22. 3+4’s and 4+3’s, PSA 19.8. PSMA showed it was confined...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1238616/

Discussion: It's Official I have Prostate Cancer

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Feb 16 6:35pm

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