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If you suck at Kegels, practicing to get better seems much easier than bringing in books...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1165120/

Discussion: Alternative to Kegels

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Oct 30 8:56am

Thank so much for sharing your personal notes. We are one of those couples that hold...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1174221/

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

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Nov 16 3:53am

You are now a part of our family. I am 9 weeks post-op. My incontinence has...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1168463/

Discussion: Journey begins - age 51, PSA 72

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Nov 5 9:18am

My story: Biopsy showed two cores one at 3+4. After many consultations I chose RP. One...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1012906/

Discussion: Radiation + ADT

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Feb 10 7:27am

Good morning. I am 71. In excellent health. Diagnosed with 3+4=7 in one core and lesser...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1042021/

Discussion: Radical prostatectomy (RP) vs radiation post age 70

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Mar 29 8:15am

I had RP April of 2023 at age 69. My PSA has been < 0.01, undetectable...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1063432/

Discussion: Radical Prostatectomy By Robotic Surgery: What can I expect?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: May 6 9:31pm

Your doctor is correct when he says naturally over time. But doing kegals before and after...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1143987/

Discussion: Are Kegels Worthwhile?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Sep 19 10:48am

Do kegels and other pelvic floor work every day before surgery. I went on youtube and...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/919352/

Discussion: Best Kegel App?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Aug 26, 2023

Thanks Colleen. Clearly this is is a new technology that "shows promise" but I can see...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/762630/

Discussion: BTL Emsella chair: Does it help for incontinence?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Oct 18, 2022

Everyday you will feel better Max and have less discomfort when moving around. I had 6...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/741710/

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

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Aug 25, 2022

I agree with the posters to not stock up on supplies. I had my RP in...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1063198/

Discussion: What supplies did you have ready for urinary incontinence after RP?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: May 6 3:23pm

I had the 5 proton radiation treatments at Mayo Phoenix. I started getting slight dribbles and...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1146363/

Discussion: Are Kegels Worthwhile?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Sep 23 8:55pm

Thanks, guys. I didn't consider that it would restrict blood flow as well. I thought we...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1157207/

Discussion: Wiesner clamp - has anyone tried one?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Oct 14 9:59pm

I had RP at age 72 at Johns Hopkins and my recovery was excellent. There should...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/995439/

Discussion: Knowing ASAP if with recurrence - Your Thoughts, Please!

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Jan 11 8:44am

@mtb63, you might also be interested in these related discussions: - Cycling after radical prostatectomy (RP)?...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1034752/

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

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Mar 16 2:56pm

One word of caution. When I decided on surgery my Gleason score was 3+4 =7 in...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1146000/

Discussion: How much short term disability to seek for robotic prostatectomy?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Sep 23 9:11am

Recommendations: Once thing at a time, at 3 weeks you have a lot of healing to...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/959772/

Discussion: Post RP Treatment Recommendations

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Nov 6, 2023

It's been almost 65 months since my RARP and I still do daily kegels for pelvic...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1059053/

Discussion: Kegals forever?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Apr 28 6:33pm

I was a gleason 6 3+3. One out of 12 with cancer. located in the center...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1168921/

Discussion: Time for some good news

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Nov 6 7:24am

Thank you for sharing. I too have no feeling to urinate, just a stream that leaks...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/985711/

Discussion: Do you have urinary incontinence after prostatectomy & radiation?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Dec 23, 2023

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