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Awesome news and sounds like you are doing great. Getting the catheter out is a major...

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Discussion: Post radical prostatectomy (RP) Challenges

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Nov 14, 2023

Kegels are a great idea before surgery. Everything I read stated that if you have belly...

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Discussion: Looking for exercise suggestions prior to robotic prostatectomy.

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Mar 22, 2023

@tango32652 and everyone, you may also be interested in these related and helpful discussions: - Best...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/998921/

Discussion: Kegel Exercises: Am I doing them correctly?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Jan 17 10:09am

1. Do kegels regularly, based on technique from a specialist not a YouTube influencer 2. Don't...

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

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Feb 26, 2023

It's been 2.5 years since my RARP and my experience is much the same as @farmanerd....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1060198/

Discussion: Kegals forever?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: May 1 9:28am

The kegels are really important, but also a surgeon who specializes in nerve avoidance is critical....

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Discussion: Best Kegel App?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Aug 16, 2023

My therapist had me doing planks, side planks, clamshells with resistance bands, bridges with resistance bands,...

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Discussion: Dry Orgasm after surgery: Does it get better with time?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Oct 29 8:17am

Do your Kegels! I had a problem removing my small bag to my evening bag, so...

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Discussion: Catheter questions, pre-and post-OP: Your insights?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Nov 15 7:39am

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

I had 1 side of my nerves taken due to PCA involvement. I came on here...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1166237/

Discussion: Surgeon Says My Nerves Will Be Spared. Good News I Hope!

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Nov 1 12:21pm

Thanks Michaelcharles: I did start the kegels routine prior surgery, I was surprised I was able...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1135019/

Discussion: Recovery after Robotic Prostatectomy

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Sep 2 11:26am

If your ultimate goal is to gain continence, there is much more to it than just...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1163816/

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

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Oct 28 6:19am

I think of Kegels similarly to any muscle exercise: Continue, as desired or needed. My understanding...

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Discussion: Are Kegels Worthwhile?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Aug 22 9:15am

My Urologist recommended Pelvic Floor PT prior to my RALP, and I did 4-6 weeks doing...

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Discussion: Incontinence Improvement with Pelvic PT?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Mar 10, 2023

Age 68, 10 weeks out. Do my kegels before and after the RP. Follow a strict...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/997581/

Discussion: Kegel Exercises: Am I doing them correctly?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Jan 15 9:23am

It's different for everyone for the most part. It depends on so many factors. I would...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1190724/

Discussion: What to expect after prostate surgery

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: 3 days ago

I like your attitude. I’m 71 and work out everyday, whether it be cardio related or...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/956699/

Discussion: Pad (for leaking) recommendation after prostate surgery

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Oct 31, 2023

That’s great. I’m glad you have no leakage at all. I have been doing the Kegels...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1050210/

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

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Apr 13 4:43pm

Don't be in a rush and expect to regain full continence for, at least, many months....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1135818/

Discussion: Recovery after Robotic Prostatectomy

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Sep 3 8:49pm

I had surgery in November. 71 years young, G9 with slight extension. I consider myself very...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1048778/

Discussion: Radical prostatectomy (RP) vs radiation post age 70

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Apr 11 7:27am

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