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Peter. I went 2 years without bladder control after prostate cancer and removal before I found...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1195627/

Discussion: Artificial sphincter: Was it difficult to learn how to use? Tips?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Dec 22, 2024

There was one person that reported Using ProACT in this forum. Hopefully, he shows up and...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1297307/

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

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: May 5 10:39am

It was kinda scary with my first one. 2nd one works great. You will enjoy the...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1065426/

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

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: May 10, 2024

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1330589/

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

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Jun 19 11:36am

I tried a half dozen different pads. Tena Sensitive Overnight #7 absorbency strength has been my...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1341005/

Discussion: Does your Artificial Urinary Sphincter AUS800 leak?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Jul 4 12:04pm

I'm on waiting lists for an AUS. I've read that it's 90% successful & we'd only...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1290751/

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

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Apr 26 7:44pm

Just a follow-up question, please. Given the testicular varicocele & associated discomfort, did it take anyone...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1335843/

Discussion: Surgery number 3? Really?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Jun 26 4:01pm

Thank you. Yes I am following the AUS discussion. Learning what I can. I have been...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1065923/

Discussion: Life after prostate cancer

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: May 11, 2024

Hi Peter, So sorry you’re getting poor results from the AUS You didn’t mention but mine...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1355648/

Discussion: Artificial urinary sphincter - not a rave review

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Jul 24 7:15pm

I am 85 yr old male. I had seeds and external beam radiation in 1999. I...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1248599/

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

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Mar 2 10:22am

Thanks for your messages. My AUS is scheduled for Monday 2/9. At the pre-surgical appointment, the...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1230854/

Discussion: Recovery timeline following AUS

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Feb 6 1:20pm

The AUS "gold standard" is not for very active people who do certain activities. From my...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1299885/

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

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: May 8 1:37pm

not sure if I already mentioned but I use the bag with condom. I do everything...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1193096/

Discussion: Artificial sphincter: Was it difficult to learn how to use? Tips?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Dec 18, 2024

Good luck with your surgery. I guess I am lucky. I continued to go through 6...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1281129/

Discussion: Artificial sphincter: Was it difficult to learn how to use? Tips?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Apr 13 5:00pm

My sincere prayers for both your wife's and your conditions. Bad luck has doubled down on...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1266245/

Discussion: Artificial sphincter: Was it difficult to learn how to use? Tips?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Mar 25 7:25am

I would love ask questions about your experience with AUS. My urologist is recommending this route...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1164957/

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

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Oct 29, 2024

Dragging this one up for another question for those who have been through it... The AUS...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1358066/

Discussion: Artificial urinary sphincter - not a rave review

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Jul 28 2:14am

Thank You very much. I think my doctor is concerned with my age (70) and has...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/687077/

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

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Mar 7, 2022

Yes, typically the catheter is removed the day after the AUS implant. Although, it may be...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1230944/

Discussion: Recovery timeline following AUS

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Feb 6 3:13pm

I have had a couple of urethroplasty surgeries to repair bad urethra. Last one to install...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1019490/

Discussion: Does your Artificial Urinary Sphincter AUS800 leak?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Feb 20, 2024

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