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It's interesting this topic came up. I'm seeing a pelvic floor therapist preemptively now (pre-surgery) along...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1184937/

Discussion: Sling, or artificial urinary sphincter?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Dec 5 11:48am

I think thats true on most sites. The ones commenting like myself have decided to seek...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1087923/

Discussion: 3+3 - others' experiences and questions I should ask doc?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Jun 16 12:14pm

I've tried a manual vac device but not for erection. Those went out with the nerves...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1087270/

Discussion: Anyone have issues with vacuum devises post prostatectomy?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Jun 15 9:34am

Hello, Just a slight touch and my AUS opens up. Although I can activate the unit...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/987379/

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

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Dec 27, 2023

Good questions and good advice/thoughts above. I started with some advance info as my wife had...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1077759/

Discussion: Supplies recommendations post prostatectomy

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: May 30 10:13am

Not harsh. Maybe I should have worded my initial post differently. Like "Made a dumb move...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1067033/

Discussion: Life after prostate cancer

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: May 13 8:41am

You may want to try the forum.NAFC.org for more info on the sling. I have seen...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1037489/

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

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Mar 21 5:59am

Hi "tonytone", I've had my AUS 800 active for 18-months. It works great! I seldom leak...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1165592/

Discussion: Can someone help me about life after AUS 800 implant?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Oct 31 6:39am

Thank you. I switched to Mayo Phoenix last summer. I am happy there. I live in...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1103247/

Discussion: Gleason 6 (3+3) treatments

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Jul 10 8:12pm

Thanks "retireddoc" and "remington" for your comments and questions. I have the same short shot problem...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1110426/

Discussion: Reversal of penile shortening after stopping Lupron

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Jul 23 10:23am

I had my prostectomy combined with the removal of a large bladder diverticula over 5 1/2...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/752407/

Discussion: Living with Prostate Cancer: Meet others & introduce yourself

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Sep 22, 2022

Thanks guys. I joined this site 6 months ago to get more information about incontinence. My...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1156809/

Discussion: Can someone help me about life after AUS 800 implant?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Oct 14 8:35am

I'm 61 and had similar complications as you following my RP in May of 2019. Based...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/798293/

Discussion: Any experiences with Artificial Urinary Sphincter (AUS) or Sling?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Jan 18, 2023

Hi Colleen . My journey. PSA went UP in 2018. I was 57. Prostate was robotically...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1183950/

Discussion: Post-surgery doctor visit: What questions to ask?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Dec 3 8:28pm

Thank you for sharing your experience with the AUS. I had mine about 8 weeks ago...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1139719/

Discussion: Does your Artificial Urinary Sphincter AUS800 leak?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Sep 11 5:28am

Hi Julia I am one of the unfortunate 5% who suffer from permanent incontinence issues. After...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1077263/

Discussion: Supplies recommendations post prostatectomy

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: May 29 1:50pm

Here is my background which may help in the decision process: I was diagnosed at age...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1014357/

Discussion: Prostate cancer: Anyone had surgery at 3+3?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Feb 12 11:11am

FWIW I didn't have any radiation, just RALP. I tried to get continent for almost 1.5-years...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1070073/

Discussion: Can someone help me about life after AUS 800 implant?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: May 18 8:45am

What a world we live in. After so many years of poking and inserting and surgeries...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1140798/

Discussion: Does your Artificial Urinary Sphincter AUS800 leak?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Sep 13 7:52am

I was back to see the Urologist last Wednesday for a four week checkup and to...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/939823/

Discussion: Optilume Balloon Treatment for Prostatic Strictures

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Oct 1, 2023

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