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Should also do kegel exercises before open surgery I believe, but not immediately after until advised...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1474963/

Discussion: Open prostatectomy: How was your healing and recovery?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Jan 5 9:34am

After the surgery, doing Kegel exercises occasionally worsened my incontinence. I'm not sure if the muscles...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1272583/

Discussion: Pelvic Floor muscle training post-prostatectomy

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Apr 2, 2025

@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

Postop rehab Kegel/pelvic floor exercises: I had 3 or 4 post op sessions w/ PT and...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1215371/

Discussion: Having nighttime incontinence only after surgery

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Jan 18, 2025

I was able to squeeze in one professional PT visit for pelvic floor Kegel instruction preop,...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1208969/

Discussion: After catheter removal

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Jan 11, 2025

Definitely all good comments. I did the kegel exercises over and over again before mine and...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1346174/

Discussion: What kind of incontinence product after RARP ?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Jul 11, 2025

@rsplittgerber, in addition to the helpful responses you've received from members, you may appreciate these related...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1015769/

Discussion: Apprehensive, and asking for your advice pre RP

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Feb 14, 2024

My father regained urinary control one week after the operation, he had no urinary problems before...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1034957/

Discussion: HELP. when does incontinence stop after prostate removal?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Mar 17, 2024

Professional PT for Kegel/pelvic floor: I was able to squeeze in one visit before my surgery...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1204327/

Discussion: Gleason 3+3 to Gleason 4+5 in 7 months.

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Jan 5, 2025

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

survivor5280 | @survivor5280 Hello, thank you for your guidance on my Kegel exercises in many aspects,...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1238774/

Discussion: It's Official I have Prostate Cancer

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Feb 17, 2025

Just want to make sure I understand: you are breathing out, and holding your breath (...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1352660/

Discussion: Breathing and kegel exercises

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Jul 20, 2025

Hello. I started doing Kegel exercises in late September last year, and the learning video provided...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1147893/

Discussion: Are Kegels Worthwhile?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Sep 26, 2024

In my first session they did a lot of testing for range of motion in different...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1498166/

Discussion: Pelvic Floor PT, post RARP. How many sessions?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Feb 4 3:38pm

Thanks Colleen for connecting me. Though I read up about Kegel exercises, my doc never told...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/820980/

Discussion: Incontinence Improvement with Pelvic PT?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Mar 4, 2023

@2tsquare, you may also be interested in these related discussions: - Improving Incontinence Post Therapy https://connect.mayoclinic.org/discussion/improving-incontinence-post-therapy/...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1165884/

Discussion: Leakage after Radical Prostatectomy

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Oct 31, 2024

Welcome @jammy. Great tips for @justmike74, especially since your experience was only 3 weeks ago. Has...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/776042/

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

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Nov 21, 2022

I was very touched to see your post. You and I both had surgery in the...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1148579/

Discussion: Are Kegels Worthwhile?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Sep 28, 2024

@lyricw We are having surgery the same day my friend, but they said i will be...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1514807/

Discussion: Post Prostatectomy Two Week Progress

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Feb 26 6:49am

@tango32652 and everyone, you may also be interested in these related and helpful discussions: - Best...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/998921/

Discussion: Kegel Exercises: Am I doing them correctly?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Jan 17, 2024

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