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It is important to find someone who deals specifically for male pelvic floor exercises. I am...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1497437/

Discussion: Pelvic Floor PT, post RARP. How many sessions?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Feb 3 3:58pm

maxvt: Thanks so much for that reply. All of it was really helpful and full of...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/761674/

Discussion: Stage 4 prostate cancer treatment options

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Oct 15, 2022

Hi does the book by Vanita Gaglani discuss kegel exercises to perform prior to surgery. My...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1208958/

Discussion: After catheter removal

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Jan 11, 2025

I had prostate removal 2 weeks ago at Celebration clinic, Dr Patel. I am disturbed with...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1272504/

Discussion: Pelvic Floor muscle training post-prostatectomy

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Apr 2, 2025

I was 3+4 and did the radical prostatectomy robotic surgery in 2018. Caveat ED and incontinence....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1339270/

Discussion: Biopsy Results and treatment concerns

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Jul 1, 2025

Lot of useful information! Mine is scheduled for June 9th. Have started my kegel exercises. Still...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1304302/

Discussion: RARP scheduled: what to expect for recovery & day-to-day life?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: May 14, 2025

Kegel exercises were extremely important to my recovery after RP. I was fortunate to have been...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1128470/

Discussion: Are Kegels Worthwhile?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Aug 22, 2024

I did 4 weeks (twice weeklyY of Pelvic Floor PT at a Baylor Scott & White...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/777044/

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

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Nov 24, 2022

Professional PT guidance for properly performing Kegel exercises very helpful to me. I was able to...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1134812/

Discussion: Recovery after Robotic Prostatectomy

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Sep 2, 2024

Hi Brad - today marks six weeks from my surgery. Like you, I had more pain...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1480501/

Discussion: Post-operative pain: Anyone have pain 8 weeks+ after surgery?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Jan 12 11:38am

Thanks veryvmuch for your feedback. Just had to endure the discomfort of having the catheter for...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1223695/

Discussion: Year of Firsts: Your Experiences

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Jan 28, 2025

I did basic Kegel exercises 5-6 times a day prior to surgery; and every hour on...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1216772/

Discussion: Pad (for leaking) recommendation after prostate surgery

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Jan 19, 2025

Peter, that is a very large bump in the road, indeed. If memory serves, you’ve been...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1206327/

Discussion: Scheduled for a Radical Prostatectomy and having Second Thoughts

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Jan 7, 2025

I had occasional perineal pain for most of the first year after my prostatectomy. I also...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1067440/

Discussion: Anyone experience pain, discomfort, tenderness along perineum post-RP?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: May 13, 2024

binderaz, I did not have prostatectomy just radiation. I had a lot of side affects including...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/970503/

Discussion: Bladder control was improving, now degrading.

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Nov 26, 2023

You are very welcome :). Are you doing Kegel exercises and some for core strengthening ?...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1320447/

Discussion: changes in penis appearance

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Jun 4, 2025

I would recommend another PSA in 3 months and, likely a biopsy after that to get...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/761845/

Discussion: Prostate lesions found, biopsy results, No symptoms

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Oct 16, 2022

Hi @johari, some members, including @firespooks and @kpgnsm have shared their experiences with the sling in...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1023673/

Discussion: Urethral Sling for Minor Stress Incontinence

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Feb 27, 2024

Hi @bberger1955, I moved your questions about incontinences after radical protatectomy with resection of a neurovascular...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/984531/

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

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Dec 21, 2023

It takes time to build up the strength of your Kegel muscles. Can't stress enough to...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1536292/

Discussion: Still Leaking after Robotic Surgery: Thoughts on water intake

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Mar 27 6:33am

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