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Don't get discouraged! Like you, I did my Kegles religiously six weeks prior to RARP, was...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1339823/

Discussion: How long after catheter removal did you start Kegels?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Jul 2, 2025

Keep the meds up, that's my biggest thing for me. The catheter is horrible. I had...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1331212/

Discussion: 72 hours out from robotic prostate surgery ..

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Jun 20, 2025

Glenn, I know that it looks like very long time but it is just 3 mos...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1321166/

Discussion: changes in penis appearance

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Jun 5, 2025

I've heard nothing but good things about the artificial urinary sphincter. The male sling doesn't sound...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1296838/

Discussion: Any recommendations for specialist in incontinence post prostatectomy?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: May 4, 2025

Just Google pelvic floor therapist Phoenix, I just did and there's plenty out there. Just know...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1237558/

Discussion: mri result. what does this mean...i see doc tomorrow

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Feb 15, 2025

Wear a thick pad in your underwear if you leak during some of those exercises. I...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1223092/

Discussion: A Strange And Personal Question

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Jan 27, 2025

The blood filled ejaculations scared the crap out of me. I was totally unprepared. Basically tomato...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1206407/

Discussion: Are you experiencing dry orgasm after prostate cancer treatments?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Jan 7, 2025

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

I've just been to the physio & showed her a number of device options. She seemed...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1169787/

Discussion: Has anyone tried a Kegel training device?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Nov 7, 2024

@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

I agree with the previous comments: start kegals, a plastic bucket helped a lot, watch a...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1164618/

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

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Oct 29, 2024

Good question Mary . I am not a doctor so , no medical advise form me...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1148694/

Discussion: Are Kegels Worthwhile?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Sep 28, 2024

My doctor said to wait a few days after the catheter was out to start Kegals....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1145351/

Discussion: Urge to pee: 2Qs about improving continence after catheter removal

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Sep 22, 2024

My surgeon recommended 10 reps for 10 seconds, 4 times a day. I was only doing...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1143315/

Discussion: Are Kegels Worthwhile?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Sep 18, 2024

I also recommend getting clarifications. Laparoscopic only means that the surgery issues cameras. I encourage you...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1140199/

Discussion: Laparoscopic prostatectomy?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Sep 12, 2024

Hi James: Thanks for your reply. To answer your questions: No blood in the urine since...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1135566/

Discussion: Recovery after Robotic Prostatectomy

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Sep 3, 2024

Thanks for your input! When I mentioned squeezing of penis is the contraction made by the...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1134991/

Discussion: Recovery after Robotic Prostatectomy

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Sep 2, 2024

I was told to wait a few days after catheter removal to start kegals, if that’s...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1134883/

Discussion: Recovery after Robotic Prostatectomy

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Sep 2, 2024

I'm 70 and had bilateral NS RALP 2 months ago. I heard about kegals both on...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1128330/

Discussion: Are Kegels Worthwhile?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Aug 21, 2024

I had surgery 2 weeks ago at Mayo Clinic. I was able to sleep on my...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1103480/

Discussion: Any tips for first few days immediately following prostate surgery?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Jul 11, 2024

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