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only having stress incontinance at 20 days post surgery sounds pretty good to me. That's what?...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/776514/

Discussion: Prostate cancer surgery: What can I expect & prepare for?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Nov 23, 2022

Your husband's Urologist can write a prescription for pelvic floor therapy with a physical therapist after...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1174445/

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

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Nov 16 11:06am

I just had my nerve sparing Radical Prostectomy in late January (at 49). Just crossed the...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/296959/

Discussion: Prostate Cancer: sex drive after surgery or other treatments

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Feb 26, 2020

Hi, glad your surgery went well. I had RALP a year ago. My surgery went well....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/796616/

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

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Jan 14, 2023

If helpful, I met with a urologist at Mayo recently and asked his recommended approach to...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/968044/

Discussion: Do those Kegels!

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Nov 20, 2023

Sorry for your situation. There is hope! I strongly and respectfully suggest pelvic floor therapy. I’m...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1127734/

Discussion: Persistent urgency even after urinating, 3 months after prostatectomy

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Aug 20 7:25pm

Not really advice so much as what I've read over time. Although kegels absolutely help a...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/967827/

Discussion: Do those Kegels!

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Nov 20, 2023

I chose surgery in August of 2022 at 60 years old I also was a Gleason...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1164474/

Discussion: Newly Diagnosed: Removal vs Radiation

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Oct 29 7:43am

I don’t have pain, but serious discomfort in the abdomen from the incisions. I am wearing...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/741693/

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

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Aug 25, 2022

Hey @hbnapu Sorry to hear about the persistence of this issue. If you had RP just...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/846067/

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

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Apr 20, 2023

Have sex every day. It may be your last chance to do it normally, if at...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1164613/

Discussion: Upcoming Surgery: What can or should I do to prepare? Reduce stress?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Oct 29 10:51am

I am 71. When diagnosed I immediately decided on RP. I met with two different surgeons...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1045117/

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

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Apr 4 8:07am

Part 2: I did 4 weeks of PT/Kegels. RALP on 8/23, & started with diapers for...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/761850/

Discussion: Stage 4 prostate cancer treatment options

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Oct 16, 2022

One other thing my urologist/surgeon told me. When I asked him if that”urge” to urinate would...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1138304/

Discussion: Persistent urgency even after urinating, 3 months after prostatectomy

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Sep 8 10:36am

I suspect strengthening the pelvic floor is not just "kegels." @robertmizek or anyone else, do you...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1164008/

Discussion: Dry Orgasm after surgery: Does it get better with time?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Oct 28 10:20am

We had a 3 day drive after my husband's surgery in June. So, we bought Depends...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/956801/

Discussion: Pad (for leaking) recommendation after prostate surgery

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Oct 31, 2023

My biopsy showed two cores out of 14 at 3+4=7. After numerous consultations I decided on...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1002302/

Discussion: Prostate cancer: Anyone had surgery at 3+3?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Jan 23 8:19am

For me, the progression has been good and bad days. Days I work out are tougher....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1014175/

Discussion: Apprehensive, and asking for your advice pre RP

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Feb 12 7:53am

I had about a month until my surgery. I did Kegels religiously; 10quick one’s a couple...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1140605/

Discussion: Best underwear?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Sep 12 5:50pm

I was 73 when I had RP surgery. My doctor told me he had to cut...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1084778/

Discussion: Treatments for long term incontinence after RP

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Jun 11 8:54am

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