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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

@mondo11 A little over a year ago I got IPP (inflatable penile prosthesis) and AUS (artificial...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1507962/

Discussion: No erection after 5 years after radical prostatectomy

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Feb 17 9:41am

Correct I have a card in my wallet explaining about the AUS, also in my truck...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1186992/

Discussion: Sling, or artificial urinary sphincter?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Dec 8, 2024

Hi @firespooks Thanks for the info. My sense from all replies I get from anyone with...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1024655/

Discussion: Urethral Sling for Minor Stress Incontinence

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Feb 29, 2024

That is eerily similar to my situation. I had RP in 2015 and radiation with no...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1360664/

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

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Jul 31, 2025

Thanks for the reply And I’m glad AUS worked out great for you ! For me...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1157253/

Discussion: Artificial Urinary Sphincter surgery: Only after 6 months

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Oct 15, 2024

Due to a urethral stricture I was not able to candidate for an AUS. An external...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1322240/

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

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Jun 7, 2025

To. fcstar98. I’m 63 and had AUS in 2021 and it will get better. Yes my...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1197022/

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

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Dec 25, 2024

I thought the AUS would have been more effective for weightlifting but, I guess either way...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1300012/

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

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: May 8, 2025

Sounds like a great solution. Hope I get it. Until then, I have another physio that...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1195949/

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

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Dec 23, 2024

@mirsy Excellent. Then he may be a great candidate for the AUS. You just have to...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1424061/

Discussion: Are you happy with your Artificial Urinary Sphincter?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Oct 26, 2025

For me, biking doesn't work. It tends to trigger my AUS and leaking. So I only...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1296169/

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

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: May 4, 2025

I don’t have an AUS, just an incontinence clamp. Tena Sensitive Overnight works great. Doesn’t bulge...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1341008/

Discussion: Does your Artificial Urinary Sphincter AUS800 leak?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Jul 4, 2025

I am awaiting my doctor's answer to the radiation ProAct question. He did not mention it...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1251569/

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

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Mar 6, 2025

This has been recommended by people that are bike riders Bicycle seat that works well with...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1487983/

Discussion: Aggressive Bicycle Riding After Radical Prostatectomy

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Jan 21 10:39am

thanks for the link I like digging into the research: good research not what you get...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1522153/

Discussion: I come here to read the comments....

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Mar 8 6:43am

I used probably 5-6 plus pads after prostate removal and after physical therapy I used 3-4...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1195937/

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

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Dec 23, 2024

@mirsy They do a cystoscopy before they will install the AUS to see if the urethra...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1423980/

Discussion: Are you happy with your Artificial Urinary Sphincter?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Oct 26, 2025

B12 That's a new one. I'll ask the surgeon. I'm going back on Tuesday to see...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1371630/

Discussion: Surf is UP !!!! @@

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Aug 16, 2025

@jayhoward0521 I’m 78 and I’ve had a stomach surgery, Knee replacement surgery and hip replacement surgery...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1497231/

Discussion: Sling, or artificial urinary sphincter?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Feb 3 12:04pm

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