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@paulbwatertownct They say give it a year after surgery to try to get your continence back....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1478155/

Discussion: What is a Prostatectomy Like?

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Posted: Jan 9 11:33am

No infection after AUS insertion. I did have a urinary track infection later but that was...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1166093/

Discussion: Can someone help me about life after AUS 800 implant?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Nov 1, 2024

Wouldn't they then switch to ProACT? One of the prerequisites for the AUS is the mental...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1310533/

Discussion: ProACT vs AUS (Artificial Urinary Sphincter): Which did you choose?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: May 22, 2025

@jeffmarc I started out with the 3" version and subsequently went to the 2" version. The...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1532091/

Discussion: What are the best incontinence clamps post-surgery?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: 4 days ago

@tommylee3 I attended an Online conference where a urologist who specialize in incontinence discussed all the...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1445436/

Discussion: Can anyone share their experience with ProACT (an AUS)?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Nov 23, 2025

Hi, I was diagnosed at age 55 and had high dose rate brachytherapy that year. The...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1248683/

Discussion: What is the average age of the gentlemen on here?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Mar 2, 2025

Interesting that you have the loss of bladder control at night while I have it during...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1483086/

Discussion: Having nighttime incontinence only after surgery

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Jan 15 12:50pm

Interesting. I heard radiation can cause inflexible scar tissue that is more difficult for the cuff...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1423276/

Discussion: Prostate Cancer Incontinence: What products do you use? Tips?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Oct 25, 2025

I have had Holep surgery after which I had massive blood loss and since the surgery...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1290729/

Discussion: Any experiences with Artificial Urinary Sphincter (AUS) or Sling?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Apr 26, 2025

Thank you so much for your very helpful information. This has been a nightmare - especially...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1378236/

Discussion: foley catheter very uncomfortable

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Aug 24, 2025

Also, since the AUS is like a 'pacemaker' for my bladder, I have to be mindful...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1243461/

Discussion: What was your recovery like for Artificial Urinary Sphincter (AUS)?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Feb 23, 2025

@jime51 The sling does not work well if you’ve had radiation. Just something to be aware...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1454838/

Discussion: Recovery of testosterone and side effects after stopping ORGOVYX

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Dec 6, 2025

@surftohealth88 It got me the AUS pretty quickly. "How many pads are you going through?" "Well...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1435457/

Discussion: Prostate Cancer Incontinence: What products do you use? Tips?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Nov 10, 2025

Prior to having an AUS procedure, i used to purchase the puppy pads and cut them...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1345123/

Discussion: What kind of incontinence product after RARP ?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Jul 10, 2025

If you have not had radiation, a sling may help. If you have had radiation, an...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1458474/

Discussion: Is it normal for incontinence severity to come and go?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Dec 11, 2025

Recovery from my AUS was about 6 weeks, like many surgeries. Due to the sensitive are...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1230579/

Discussion: What was your recovery like for Artificial Urinary Sphincter (AUS)?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Feb 6, 2025

I’m curious, has anyone done the AUS after a radical and two rounds of radiation(roughly 80...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1020034/

Discussion: Does your Artificial Urinary Sphincter AUS800 leak?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Feb 21, 2024

Thanks Jeff. This is informative. I had SBRT. I didn't experience incontinence as an immediate side...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1343090/

Discussion: Issues with ProACT incontinence value

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Jul 7, 2025

@tommylee3 I also had radical and, radiation in 2015. Not a drop until 2024 when I...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1445450/

Discussion: Can anyone share their experience with ProACT (an AUS)?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Nov 23, 2025

Thanks for the “trail” of leading up to AUS surgery. I’m also in life limbo kinda...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1156638/

Discussion: Can someone help me about life after AUS 800 implant?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Oct 13, 2024

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