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Awesome news and so glad everything went well. You obviously did your homework and chose a...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/961286/

Discussion: Second guessing or being sure.

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Nov 8, 2023

I had surgery in late 2017, then about a year later radiation & 2 years of...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/927597/

Discussion: Questions regarding Radiation treatment after ADT & Prostatectomy

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Sep 10, 2023

Hi Colleen, Thanks for checking with me. I’m about 2 1/2 months post surgery, and I’m...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1138788/

Discussion: Persistent urgency even after urinating, 3 months after prostatectomy

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Sep 9 9:04am

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

@jc76 I am still in the initial phase, but it boils down to strengthening my core...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/948825/

Discussion: Why did you choose surgery instead of radiation or vise versa?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Oct 16, 2023

After my RP, my surgeon recommended 10 quick Kegels followed by 10 with a 5 second...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1163890/

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

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Oct 28 8:06am

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 7:38am

I’m 71. I had some of the same issues as you did: BPH, nocturia, etc. After...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1013757/

Discussion: Apprehensive, and asking for your advice pre RP

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Feb 11 12:13pm

I religiously practiced Kegels 4-5 times a day in the 6 week period leading up to...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1128337/

Discussion: Are Kegels Worthwhile?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Aug 21 7:37pm

Hi, Colleen. My consult is actually this Friday. I have been doing kegels and some abdominal...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/836398/

Discussion: Looking for exercise suggestions prior to robotic prostatectomy.

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Apr 2, 2023

I'd also be interested if anyone in this group has had such an experience. If I...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/970504/

Discussion: Bladder control was improving, now degrading.

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Nov 26, 2023

Good to hear of your fast recovery. I’ve recovered too after my RP surgery; however, my...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/762130/

Discussion: Stage 4 prostate cancer treatment options

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Oct 17, 2022

"Jarring" is a good word. The timeline looks doable. I work at an oil refinery and...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/839520/

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

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Apr 7, 2023

All good comments for such a good wife and partner! My two thoughts: 1. Guys are...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1174293/

Discussion: Any suggestions for the wife on how to support my husband?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Nov 16 8:02am

Hi @roberdc , It's quite the jarring piece of information isn't it. We've all been through...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/839045/

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

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Apr 7, 2023

Don’t sweat the kegels! The easiest way to do them Correctly is simply to stop the...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1162854/

Discussion: Leakage after Radical Prostatectomy

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Oct 26 7:21am

Bottom line is it depends... Both on your age and your physicality, but based on what...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1162218/

Discussion: Leakage after Radical Prostatectomy

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Oct 24 3:47pm

I had some incontinence the first month and wore a mini pad for the following month...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1035009/

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

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Mar 17 7:17am

@kenhorse This has been a common problem with those who had RP and those who had...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1059155/

Discussion: Kegals forever?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Apr 29 6:52am

I have empathy for you. It’s a lot to deal with afterwards. I started out for...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1038144/

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

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Mar 22 8:29am

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