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I was able to squeeze in one professional PT visit for pelvic floor Kegel instruction preop,...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1208969/

Discussion: After catheter removal

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Jan 11, 2025

You have a nerve on your left side. It will take about two years to recover....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1208059/

Discussion: Advice on Penis pumps

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Jan 10, 2025

A little background on me: I had robotic surgery done in 2019 by Dr David Samadi...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1206463/

Discussion: Scheduled for a Radical Prostatectomy and having Second Thoughts

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Jan 8, 2025

Here we do artificial urethral sphincter treatment is not safe, the longest is ten years, there...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1199172/

Discussion: What to expect after prostate surgery: How bad is the incontinence?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Dec 29, 2024

I'm not a medical professional and I certainly don't know which treatment will be best for...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1195287/

Discussion: Prostate size/measurement confusion

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Dec 22, 2024

Hi I am 75 and had a full prostatectomy at 72. I was incontinent for a...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1190811/

Discussion: What to expect after prostate surgery: How bad is the incontinence?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Dec 15, 2024

The video is from Michelle Kenway, an Australian physiotherapist. “ Prostatectomy Kegel Exercises for Men |...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1177893/

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

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Nov 22, 2024

Mayo Clinic describes how to do Kegel exercises on their website.

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1177876/

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

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Nov 22, 2024

Hi, just picked this up. So your op is imminent. Practice keel exercises, this will make...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1169041/

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

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Nov 6, 2024

More of the Kegel steps as they come to me. I definitely spelled it wrong in...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1163517/

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

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Oct 27, 2024

Based on what I've read, what I see in groups like this, and my own experience,...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1163055/

Discussion: Leakage after Radical Prostatectomy

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Oct 26, 2024

I'm not a medical professional, nor do I have any special expertise. I'm 4 months after...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1160945/

Discussion: One Week After Prostatectomy

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Oct 22, 2024

yes they do. Do Kegals . Get some PT. I went thru same procedure took me...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1159010/

Discussion: Incontinance with coffee and alcohol

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Oct 18, 2024

@dwheels8 I know this is redundant but we are all different. What one will have side...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1158450/

Discussion: How long do side effects from prostate radiation last?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Oct 17, 2024

HANG IN THERE! It took me about 6 weeks post RP to stop wearing Depends while...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1156880/

Discussion: Wiesner clamp - has anyone tried one?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Oct 14, 2024

I'm 70 and had NS RALP at Mayo Phoenix in late June 2024. My recovery experience...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1155401/

Discussion: One Week After Prostatectomy

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Oct 11, 2024

Ask your physician for a referral for "Pelvic Floor Physical Therapy" (PFPT). This is a subspecialty...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1371222/

Discussion: Any good videos showing how to do Kegel exercises?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Aug 15, 2025

Physical therapists from the Medical Facility which will do my surgery provide zoom lessons on how...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1365224/

Discussion: How to deal with catheter while recovering after prostate surgery?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Aug 6, 2025

@carlwgordon Very good question and glad to answer. Now this comes from my Mayo PCP, urologist,...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1361871/

Discussion: Newbie here, just got a PSA score of 12 with no prior symptoms.

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Aug 2, 2025

I am glad the worst is behind you and the cancer is eliminated. And hopefully your...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1361800/

Discussion: Breathing and kegel exercises

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Aug 1, 2025

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