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I just went to P/T today. I guess it takes time and I’m not a patient...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/918777/

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

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Aug 25, 2023

I had my catheter removed yesterday. I was instructed to begin kegels as soon as the...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1145141/

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

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Sep 21, 2024

Get your doctor to write you a Script for Pelvic Floor physical therapy. The therapist will...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/821131/

Discussion: Incontinence Improvement with Pelvic PT?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Mar 5, 2023

Very good idea. My urologist booked me in urgently for physio training 6 weeks pre-op. Unfortunately,...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1395552/

Discussion: Has anyone tried therapy prior to RARP to prepare for incontinence

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: 3 days ago

Awesome news and sounds like you are doing great. Getting the catheter out is a major...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/964493/

Discussion: Post radical prostatectomy (RP) Challenges

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Nov 14, 2023

I had RALP 8/23/2022, did kegels and other Pelvic Floor PT before and after surgery. Now,...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1147593/

Discussion: Are Kegels Worthwhile?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Sep 26, 2024

I am skeptical about the value of Kegel or other pelvic floor exercises. That said, I...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1144505/

Discussion: Are Kegels Worthwhile?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Sep 20, 2024

You are doing great as others have said. Many of us wish we had your outcomes....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1330601/

Discussion: Low Dose Cialis and Penile Rehab Therapy

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Jun 19 11:49am

I had no constipation issues post-surgery - apart from the first few days. I've pretty much...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1198860/

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

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Dec 28, 2024

Thank you! I brought up kegels at our surgeon appointment because I had no idea how...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1174389/

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

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Nov 16, 2024

Keep doing those Kegels. I was obsessively doing them prior to and aftern my surgery last...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1088405/

Discussion: 3+3 - others' experiences and questions I should ask doc?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Jun 17, 2024

I had surgery September 24 & the first post-op PSA on May 7. It was .05...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1390490/

Discussion: When was your first PSA test after RP ? (after how many days)

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Sep 9 6:38pm

@tango32652 and everyone, you may also be interested in these related and helpful discussions: - Best...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/998921/

Discussion: Kegel Exercises: Am I doing them correctly?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Jan 17, 2024

My first post...and allow me first and foremost to express my gratitude to everyone on this...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1266433/

Discussion: Incontinence Improvement with Pelvic PT?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Mar 25 10:35am

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

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1145349/

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

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Sep 22, 2024

Kegels were helpful during my recovery, but the exercise that really moved the needle for me...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1358620/

Discussion: Breathing and kegel exercises

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Jul 28 3:22pm

Kegels are a great idea before surgery. Everything I read stated that if you have belly...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/829999/

Discussion: Looking for exercise suggestions prior to robotic prostatectomy.

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Mar 22, 2023

1. Do kegels regularly, based on technique from a specialist not a YouTube influencer 2. Don't...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/817383/

Discussion: Had Radical Prostatectomy last week: What are next steps?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Feb 26, 2023

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

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1060198/

Discussion: Kegals forever?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: May 1, 2024

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

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1198561/

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

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Dec 28, 2024

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