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My surgeon told me to start Kegels as soon as the catheter was removed. 10 quick...

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Discussion: Urge to pee: 2Qs about improving continence after catheter removal

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Posted: Sep 22, 2024

Do those Kegels! I did them religiously for three weeks before my surgery and daily after...

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

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Dec 28, 2024

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.

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Posted: Mar 22, 2023

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

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Discussion: Kegals forever?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: May 1, 2024

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?

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Posted: Feb 26, 2023

Start your Kegels and keep doing them on your own after PT. I was able to...

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Discussion: After catheter removal

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Posted: Jan 8 6:42pm

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

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Discussion: Are Kegels Worthwhile?

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Posted: Aug 22, 2024

Thank you. I switched to Mayo Phoenix last summer. I am happy there. I live in...

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Discussion: Gleason 6 (3+3) treatments

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Posted: Jul 10, 2024

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

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Discussion: Recovery after Robotic Prostatectomy

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Sep 2, 2024

If it is any consolation, I had surgery September 16th of this year and have been...

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Discussion: Wife: Stop Reading Those Forums

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Dec 12, 2024

Thanks Michael. I am still fighting to regain my continence so I will work on getting...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1261955/

Discussion: PSA level 7 weeks post radical prostatectomy: Thoughts?

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Posted: Mar 19 12:37pm

I did Kegels for 1 month prior to my RP and after catheter removal, every hour...

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Discussion: Incontinence Improvement with Pelvic PT?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Apr 6 9:26am

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

Incontinence two weeks after surgery is expected, depending upon many factors including age and muscle fitness....

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

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Jan 7 7:21am

Don’t beat yourself up over freakin Kegels! Sure, they are very helpful but your urinary tract...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1178081/

Discussion: Change in Incontinence after Salvage Radiation

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Posted: Nov 22, 2024

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

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

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Posted: Apr 11, 2024

Jeez! You entering a Sphincter Olympics or something?🤣. Guess I’m either lucky or had a surgeon...

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Discussion: A Strange And Personal Question

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Posted: Jan 28 6:52am

You are very early in your recovery and your pelvic floor muscles experienced a fair amount...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1276096/

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

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Posted: Apr 7 5:55am

I was diagnosed with two cores of cancer, one at 3+4. An earlier MRI showed nothing....

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Discussion: Scheduled for a Radical Prostatectomy and having Second Thoughts

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Posted: Jan 7 9:03am

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?

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Posted: Nov 15, 2024

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