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@justmike74 , there can be a LOT of variables but I think my experience is pretty...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/775356/

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

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Nov 20, 2022

Now, eleven days post-RALP, and with the catheter out almost three days, I find myself fully...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/744961/

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

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Sep 3, 2022

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

When sleeping at night, I use Depends briefs. I had my catheter out after one week...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1473671/

Discussion: What incontinence products do you all advise?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Jan 3 1:23pm

I was 61 when I had surgery. I was in good shape as I have consistently...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1468275/

Discussion: Can't do Kegel exercises. They seem too weak for full incontinence

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Dec 26, 2025

I too had prostatectomy in early September and worked on pelvic floor and kegel exercises under...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1468172/

Discussion: Can't do Kegel exercises. They seem too weak for full incontinence

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Dec 26, 2025

I am a big advocate of radiation treatment (RT) over radical prostatectomy (RP). An RP causes...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1466717/

Discussion: Would you recommend proton therapy vs surgical removal of prostate?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Dec 23, 2025

I spent my entire professional life in health care, but only learned of this during my...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1443124/

Discussion: 7 weeks after Prostatectomy and still waking up a lot to pee.

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Nov 20, 2025

At seven weeks post-op, your bladder is still rather "pissed off" (pun intended - haha). The...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1430652/

Discussion: 7 weeks after Prostatectomy and still waking up a lot to pee.

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Nov 4, 2025

@vcsurvivor59 Hey Vcsurvivor59. Let me encourage you,,,8 weeks out I was still leaking like a sieve...Yes...

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Discussion: Prostate Cancer Incontinence: What products do you use? Tips?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Oct 27, 2025

@gabfab37 You are very early in your recovery - please do not be discouraged. Many patients...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1423467/

Discussion: Prostate Cancer Incontinence: What products do you use? Tips?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Oct 25, 2025

I had prostate cancer radiation 5 years ago. Yes incontance was really out of control. My...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1421862/

Discussion: Prostate Cancer Incontinence: What products do you use? Tips?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Oct 23, 2025

68 years old and 11 months post RARP, No therapy prior to surgery , but i...

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Discussion: Has anyone tried therapy prior to RARP to prepare for incontinence

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Sep 20, 2025

4 WEEK REPORT 😃 I can not believe 4 weeks passed since surgery. Time flew so...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1391755/

Discussion: Surf is UP !!!! @@

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Sep 11, 2025

I did not know that Kegel's can help with radiation therapy caused incontinence. Good to know.

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1371614/

Discussion: Any good videos showing how to do Kegel exercises?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Aug 15, 2025

I agree that age is a big factor, but I was 70 when I had NS...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1366708/

Discussion: Has anyone felt urine after masturbating

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Aug 8, 2025

I wish you good luck on your husband’s surgery. My prostatectomy is scheduled for September 2nd....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1361046/

Discussion: Breathing and kegel exercises

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Jul 31, 2025

Thanks Edin : ))) ! How are you doing, by the way : ) ???? I...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1360853/

Discussion: Breathing and kegel exercises

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Jul 31, 2025

I'm at 13 months since NS RARP when I was 70 YO. It took me most...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1354606/

Discussion: perenium pain following RARP

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Jul 23, 2025

Hi all, I'm one-week into recovery from radical prostatectomy. I'm 70 and recently retired as photojournalist...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1350446/

Discussion: Surviving prostate cancer

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Jul 17, 2025

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