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Be diligent in doing your kegels and make sure you are doing them correctly. It takes...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/856986/

Discussion: Any tips on how to get rid of Urinary incontinence and infection?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: May 9, 2023

Everything was a variation on kegels (short duration and long duration) and core strengthening exercises. Good...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1150936/

Discussion: Urge to urinate & pain and burning due to radiation: Tips?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Oct 2, 2024

Pelvic Floor PT for Kegels with a qualified physical therapist was very helpful for me and...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1205859/

Discussion: Prostatectomy And Incontinence: When can I expect it to improve?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Jan 7, 2025

I had the same robotic surgery. Keep exercising your Kegels and close them just before you...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1137738/

Discussion: Recovery after Robotic Prostatectomy

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Sep 7, 2024

Surgery at 78 would seem to indicate that you are a very fit individual which is...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1313403/

Discussion: Surgery or Radiation?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: May 26, 2025

@retireditguy Thanks so much for all that info! Incredibly helpful. I'm glad to know that your...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1527370/

Discussion: Pre-surgical kegels: Six sets vs. three sets

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Mar 15 10:26am

I had my RP just over 7 months ago. I used the Depends diaper, pads and...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/954310/

Discussion: Pad (for leaking) recommendation after prostate surgery

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Oct 26, 2023

Interesting. I started developing testicular tenderness about 6 months after radiation. I still have my prostate...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1500334/

Discussion: Testicular pain about prostatectomy: Any advice?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Feb 7 1:50pm

I have a feeling that my PT is wanting a base line to see if the...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1329967/

Discussion: Pee Log. After surgery, how many times did you pee in the average day?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Jun 18, 2025

That’s correct. I have some (few now) up and down days with minor leaks. If it...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/919263/

Discussion: Looking for men who recently had a laparoscopic radical prostatectomy

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Aug 26, 2023

Here are some useful related discussions to check out: - Best Kegel App? https://connect.mayoclinic.org/discussion/best-kegel-app/ - Kegel...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1167511/

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

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Nov 3, 2024

My surgeon emphasized the need to do Kegels. I started doing Kegels for the six weeks...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1128539/

Discussion: Are Kegels Worthwhile?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Aug 22, 2024

I would use the month of August to do walking, kegels, situps, healthy diet, and enjoyment....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/906416/

Discussion: Gleason 8 - Surgery scheduled in early Sept - timing ok?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Aug 2, 2023

Couldn’t agree more. I did Kegels religiously before and after my RP and had ZERO incontinence...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1208868/

Discussion: After catheter removal

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Jan 11, 2025

It can take months and months to regain continence. Persistence with PROPER Kegels is the key....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1161613/

Discussion: Leakage after Radical Prostatectomy

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Oct 23, 2024

I think the challenge is that you can't see much from the outside with kegels. You...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1176594/

Discussion: Are there any videos showing how to do Kegels correctly?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Nov 20, 2024

I really am happy for you and appreciate you staying on this list even though you...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1257221/

Discussion: Pelvic Floor muscle training post-prostatectomy

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Mar 13, 2025

You started kegels 2 mos after surgery? I’m trying to do kegels but I can’t seem...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/919308/

Discussion: Looking for men who recently had a laparoscopic radical prostatectomy

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Aug 26, 2023

My husband was doing those simple kegels about every hour or two throughout a day wherever...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1527694/

Discussion: Pre-surgical kegels: Six sets vs. three sets

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Mar 15 4:12pm

5 months out from RP. Still have a squirt now and then ( sneeze or cough...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1376898/

Discussion: Any tips for catheter removal day ? : )

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Aug 22, 2025

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