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Thanks for the advice. Your comment about not buying in bulk is very enlightening. I’ve been...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/954099/

Discussion: Pad (for leaking) recommendation after prostate surgery

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Oct 26, 2023

Oh yeah! Do those Kegel exercises. I didn't realize how important they were until I stopped...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/950397/

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

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Oct 19, 2023

Glad to hear you’re doing well. I’m prepared to wear pads. And also the catheter for...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/950392/

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

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Oct 19, 2023

Had RARP last January 31st. Gleason 8 before surgery, re-scored to 7 afterwards. All contained in...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/941474/

Discussion: Choose between robotic surgery and proton therapy.

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Oct 3, 2023

I had my RALRP, July 18, for 6 months before surgery did pelvic floor work. I'm...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/919320/

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

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Aug 26, 2023

I had RALP surgery on January 10. 70 YO, fairly active bicyclist and intermittent yoga practitioner....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/918670/

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

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Aug 25, 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

Congratulations! Had similar experience exactly 31 days ago. 3 hour surgery, Single Port. One night observation...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/899366/

Discussion: Radical RALP done yesterday

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Jul 20, 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

Hello, I'm Rudy and had my biopsy on 10/22 and received my diagnosis of prostate cancer...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/846024/

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

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Apr 19, 2023

I am 57 and just had my 3-month post radical prostatectomy PSA check (Gleason 7 -...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/827500/

Discussion: Who else is gonna kick P C'S ass?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Mar 17, 2023

I’m 70 and 5 weeks post RALP surgery and pleased with my recovery. I’m 95+% continent...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/810213/

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

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Feb 12, 2023

Thanks, Colleen. They were helpful posts. I exercise 6 days a week, golf, aerobics, minimal weights...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/806683/

Discussion: Benefits of Exercise During and Just Before Radiation

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Feb 5, 2023

I am now 5 yrs. Post surgery and 4 yrs. Post radiation tx. I have been...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/777177/

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

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Nov 25, 2022

@kjacko, great thread! Thanks to your wife for that adjustment about not squeezing your cheeks. I...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/969574/

Discussion: Do those Kegels!

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Nov 23, 2023

Thanks so much I appreciate the comments. I had hoped for rapid improvement but I guess...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1238058/

Discussion: Incontinence Improvement with Pelvic PT?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Feb 16 8:59am

Not ranting; quite valid expressions of some of the challenges, disappointments and successes. Congratulations on your...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/793557/

Discussion: What is the average age of the gentlemen on here?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Jan 7, 2023

Although today is still the Chinese Spring Festival, belongs to the festive time, but tonight I...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1225314/

Discussion: What is a Prostatectomy Like?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Jan 30 9:22am

Hi, just picked this up. So your op is imminent. Practice keel exercises, this will make...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1169041/

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

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Nov 6, 2024

Todd, I also am very active and amped up my workouts considerably beforehand just to be...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1255638/

Discussion: Post prostatectomy

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Mar 11 2:23pm

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