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Don't be in a rush and expect to regain full continence for, at least, many months....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1135818/

Discussion: Recovery after Robotic Prostatectomy

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Sep 3, 2024

I had 1 side of my nerves taken due to PCA involvement. I came on here...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1166237/

Discussion: Surgeon Says My Nerves Will Be Spared. Good News I Hope!

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Nov 1, 2024

Awesome news and so glad everything went well. You obviously did your homework and chose a...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/961286/

Discussion: Second guessing or being sure.

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Nov 8, 2023

I had surgery in late 2017, then about a year later radiation & 2 years of...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/927597/

Discussion: Questions regarding Radiation treatment after ADT & Prostatectomy

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Sep 10, 2023

Thanks for additional info. :). Maybe we can at least try to find PT place in...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1292082/

Discussion: How long did you wait for second (third) opinion ?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Apr 28 2:21pm

If your ultimate goal is to gain continence, there is much more to it than just...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1163816/

Discussion: What is the proper number and frequency of kegels?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Oct 28, 2024

Hi Colleen, Thanks for checking with me. I’m about 2 1/2 months post surgery, and I’m...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1138788/

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

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Sep 9, 2024

1. Muscle fatigue 2. Hypotonic Pelvic Floor Muscles, can spasm, can become too tight, painful, stuck,...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1310504/

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

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: May 22 3:23pm

You got this. Think one step at a time. Get ready now by walking and doing...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1335840/

Discussion: 4 days post RARP

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Jun 26 3:57pm

Survivor - did you find PT on your own or your Urologist gave you a referral...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1344525/

Discussion: Post PT Pelvic Floor/Core Exercises

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Jul 9 1:48pm

Everything went as expected and I am now 5.5 weeks into my recovery. Doing kegels, seeing...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1349296/

Discussion: Cancer care in Mexico (Oaxaca especially)

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: 20 hours ago

I did 4 weeks (twice weeklyY of Pelvic Floor PT at a Baylor Scott & White...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/777044/

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

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Nov 24, 2022

I went to a PT who specializes in working with men after prostate surgery. I was...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1211196/

Discussion: Pelvic floor seems like the wrong muscle to be exercising

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Jan 14 9:23am

@jc76 I am still in the initial phase, but it boils down to strengthening my core...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/948825/

Discussion: Why did you choose surgery instead of radiation or vise versa?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Oct 16, 2023

I'm 69 and had a RARP a month ago. I started off using three pads during...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1298277/

Discussion: Any recommendations for specialist in incontinence post prostatectomy?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: May 6 1:26pm

Thanks so much jervl. this really brings up another issue for me. according to the research...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1296577/

Discussion: Any recommendations for specialist in incontinence post prostatectomy?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: May 4 2:08pm

I religiously practiced Kegels 4-5 times a day in the 6 week period leading up to...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1128337/

Discussion: Are Kegels Worthwhile?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Aug 21, 2024

Professional PT guidance for properly performing Kegel exercises very helpful to me. I was able to...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1134812/

Discussion: Recovery after Robotic Prostatectomy

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Sep 2, 2024

1. Muscle fatigue 2. Hypotonic Pelvic Floor Muscles(PFM) , can spasm, can become too tight, painful,...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1310500/

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

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: May 22 3:21pm

I’m 71. I had some of the same issues as you did: BPH, nocturia, etc. After...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1013757/

Discussion: Apprehensive, and asking for your advice pre RP

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Feb 11, 2024

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