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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

I started one of the threads. I think its called life after prostate cancer. I think...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1075891/

Discussion: Nerve sparing and continence.

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: May 27, 2024

I agree with trusam1 about stocking up. I made the mistake of buying pads and Depends...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1058222/

Discussion: What supplies did you have ready for urinary incontinence after RP?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Apr 27, 2024

Two thoughts. First, don't "stock up" on large numbers of anything. Odds are if kegel's are...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1058215/

Discussion: What supplies did you have ready for urinary incontinence after RP?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Apr 27, 2024

I had no leakage at all following my November RP. I believe that is due to...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1049906/

Discussion: Do you know when you are leaking urine post surgery?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Apr 13, 2024

I went with a RP in November, 2022 after biopsy confirmed Gleason 7 (4/3). I did...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1041963/

Discussion: Radical Prostatectomy By Robotic Surgery: What can I expect?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Mar 29, 2024

I made the decision to have my prostate removed. Best decision I could have made. Gleason...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1012948/

Discussion: Why would my doctors recommend surgery over radiation?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Feb 10, 2024

Tango I am 59 surgery 6/12/23 so 7 month ago. Still wear light pad 24/7. Usually...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/998223/

Discussion: Kegel Exercises: Am I doing them correctly?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Jan 16, 2024

Last year, at age 72, I had RALP August 23. I had done several weeks of...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/997531/

Discussion: Kegel Exercises: Am I doing them correctly?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Jan 15, 2024

I recommend getting your Doctor to refer you to a clinic for outpatient PT where someone...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/985232/

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

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Dec 22, 2023

Just as support, at 72 I recovered quickly and very well from my RP at Johns...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/984285/

Discussion: Where to draw the line between active surveillance, removal, radiation

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Dec 21, 2023

@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 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

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