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Thank you for sharing that. I've been working my kegels very hard with both my trainer...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1189248/

Discussion: Wife: Stop Reading Those Forums

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Dec 12, 2024

@edinmaryland this is so helpful! Some of this I have heard before and some I have...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1266616/

Discussion: Incontinence Improvement with Pelvic PT?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Mar 25 1:35pm

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

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1207097/

Discussion: After catheter removal

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Jan 8 6:42pm

The kegels are really important, but also a surgeon who specializes in nerve avoidance is critical....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/913815/

Discussion: Best Kegel App?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Aug 16, 2023

No, it did not take that long. It was about a month before I went back...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1289704/

Discussion: SBRT treatment: Any tips about food, drink, supplements?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Apr 25 12:55pm

Yes it’s a life changer. One thing I do that works is at night after dinner...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1239867/

Discussion: Incontinence Improvement with Pelvic PT?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Feb 18 11:31am

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

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1103247/

Discussion: Gleason 6 (3+3) treatments

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Jul 10, 2024

I never had that issue, nor ED. I've written a few things on here about proper...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1275423/

Discussion: Successful RALP (Robotic-Assisted Laparoscopic Prostatectomy)

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Apr 6 9:31am

Because the pelvic floor comprises skeletal muscles, it can experience the same type of injuries as...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1310502/

Discussion: RARP scheduled: what to expect for recovery & day-to-day life?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: May 22 3:23pm

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

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1128591/

Discussion: Are Kegels Worthwhile?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Aug 22, 2024

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

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1135019/

Discussion: Recovery after Robotic Prostatectomy

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Sep 2, 2024

I found a 'Suzanne Summers Thigh Master' It is very helpful for tightening the proper muscles....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1322397/

Discussion: Post Prostatectomy Incontinence: When can I start bicycling again?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Jun 7 3:19pm

100% recommend 1 or more professional PT appts pre-op Because of time, I could only manage...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1395845/

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

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: 2 days ago

I bought both pads and underwear. By far, the best were Depends Underwear for Men, night...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1368964/

Discussion: Best adult diapers/pads for post prostate surgery

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Aug 12 10:15am

I really am happy for you. I was told to do kegels a few weeks prior...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1298352/

Discussion: Any recommendations for specialist in incontinence post prostatectomy?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: May 6 2:58pm

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

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1189242/

Discussion: Wife: Stop Reading Those Forums

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Dec 12, 2024

It sounds like your issue is more complex and kegels may not have been effective or...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1239543/

Discussion: It's Official I have Prostate Cancer

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Feb 17 10:37pm

My Urologist recommended Pelvic Floor PT prior to my RALP, and I did 4-6 weeks doing...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/823981/

Discussion: Incontinence Improvement with Pelvic PT?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Mar 10, 2023

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

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1205884/

Discussion: Scheduled for a Radical Prostatectomy and having Second Thoughts

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Jan 7 9:03am

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

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1205759/

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

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Jan 7 7:21am

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