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I'm happy to share with you how I ended up selecting surgery, but just know that...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1283162/

Discussion: Advise on selecting a urologist

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Apr 16 9:36am

Here we do artificial urethral sphincter treatment is not safe, the longest is ten years, there...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1199172/

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

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Dec 29, 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

The video is from Michelle Kenway, an Australian physiotherapist. “ Prostatectomy Kegel Exercises for Men |...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1177893/

Discussion: Are there any videos showing how to do Kegels correctly?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Nov 22, 2024

Mayo Clinic describes how to do Kegel exercises on their website.

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1177876/

Discussion: Are there any videos showing how to do Kegels correctly?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Nov 22, 2024

Did you do kegerator/pelvic floor exercises? My husband’s surgeon sent him to a physical therapist that...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1216557/

Discussion: Pad (for leaking) recommendation after prostate surgery

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Jan 19 12:27pm

Yes, religiously. At 2 months I was disappointed with my progress and I found a PT...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1216616/

Discussion: Pad (for leaking) recommendation after prostate surgery

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Jan 19 1:27pm

A little background on me: I had robotic surgery done in 2019 by Dr David Samadi...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1206463/

Discussion: Scheduled for a Radical Prostatectomy and having Second Thoughts

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Jan 8 6:40am

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 10:06am

You have a nerve on your left side. It will take about two years to recover....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1208059/

Discussion: Advice on Penis pumps

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Jan 10 6:56am

@heavyphil -- I remember hearing that in a Michelle Kenway video on youtube as using that...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1213183/

Discussion: Pelvic floor seems like the wrong muscle to be exercising

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Jan 15 8:24am

I am writing from Scandinavia. I had mine prostatectomy on 23rd Nov 2018. While catheter was...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/337065/

Discussion: I've lost all motivation, no sex drive, depressed. Ideas?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Mar 15, 2021

I had occasional perineal pain for most of the first year after my prostatectomy. I also...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1067440/

Discussion: Anyone experience pain, discomfort, tenderness along perineum post-RP?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: May 13, 2024

I had prostate removal 2 weeks ago at Celebration clinic, Dr Patel. I am disturbed with...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1272504/

Discussion: Pelvic Floor muscle training post-prostatectomy

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Apr 2 10:34am

More of the Kegel steps as they come to me. I definitely spelled it wrong in...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1163517/

Discussion: What is the proper number and frequency of kegels?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Oct 27, 2024

Based on what I've read, what I see in groups like this, and my own experience,...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1163055/

Discussion: Leakage after Radical Prostatectomy

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Oct 26, 2024

I'm not a medical professional, nor do I have any special expertise. I'm 4 months after...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1160945/

Discussion: One Week After Prostatectomy

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Oct 22, 2024

yes they do. Do Kegals . Get some PT. I went thru same procedure took me...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1159010/

Discussion: Incontinance with coffee and alcohol

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Oct 18, 2024

@dwheels8 I know this is redundant but we are all different. What one will have side...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1158450/

Discussion: How long do side effects from prostate radiation last?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Oct 17, 2024

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