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I've never had Kegels lead to more leakage. I do them in sets: One set =...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/919973/

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

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Aug 27, 2023

Congrsts on your progress. I also did Kegels for six weeks before surgery, which is why...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1339467/

Discussion: How long after catheter removal did you start Kegels?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Jul 2, 2025

@jeffmarc I had to find the old post where I first saw those numbers and now...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1535757/

Discussion: Radical Prostatectomy vs. Radiation therapy?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Mar 26 10:29am

I was told to give it two weeks before kegels again. I'm sorry about the incontinence,...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1339200/

Discussion: How long after catheter removal did you start Kegels?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Jul 1, 2025

I had my RP a year and a half ago at age 71. I was one...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1287337/

Discussion: Improving Incontinence Post Therapy

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Apr 22, 2025

"– How to tell if urinary incontinence not getting better (- I know it is a...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/926197/

Discussion: Questions regarding Radiation treatment after ADT & Prostatectomy

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Sep 8, 2023

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

After my catheter was removed, I did one set of ten quick movements and then one...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/969769/

Discussion: Do those Kegels!

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Nov 24, 2023

Wishing you a good result. I was a G 9 pre RP and surgery went very...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1463998/

Discussion: Attitude 3 weeks to RALP and PLND

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Dec 19, 2025

71 years old, RALP in January 2023. No BPH and PC was contained. PSA non-detectable since...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1039274/

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

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Mar 24, 2024

@rsplittgerber, in addition to the helpful responses you've received from members, you may appreciate these related...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1015769/

Discussion: Apprehensive, and asking for your advice pre RP

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Feb 14, 2024

Before my RARP I asked my Surgeon about Kegels before surgery and he told me flatly...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1395814/

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

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Sep 18, 2025

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

I had my RP a little over two years ago. One month prior to my surgery,...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1473482/

Discussion: What is a Prostatectomy Like?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Jan 3 10:07am

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

Thank you, Surftohealth! I am doing my Kegels and still need to wait for another two...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1351335/

Discussion: Incontinence increase two weeks after catheter removal. Worried

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Jul 18, 2025

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

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 took a couple of months. My therapist said I took longer than most. I had...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1498170/

Discussion: Pelvic Floor PT, post RARP. How many sessions?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Feb 4 3:42pm

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

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