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You could find a pelvic floor physical therapist. They might be able to get that muscle...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1274389/

Discussion: Alternative incontinence treatments?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Apr 4, 2025

@beredwards You should consult a Urologist that specializes in treating incontinence. The ProACT device May make...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1497158/

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

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Feb 3 10:35am

I guess I had a super surgeon because my overall recovery was more from anesthesia than...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1310405/

Discussion: AUS - In need of fashion advice: What to wear post-op?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: May 22, 2025

My AUS, Boston Scientific's AMS 800 work very well after two or three years. Going from...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1291268/

Discussion: Any experiences with Artificial Urinary Sphincter (AUS) or Sling?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Apr 27, 2025

@beredwards I got an AUS implant over a year ago. It has been a quality of...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1497114/

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

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Feb 3 10:00am

@budisnothome Maybe this will help while on the bike. Bicycle seat that works well with AUS...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1490989/

Discussion: AUS activation and riding a bike

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Jan 26 10:51am

@jeffmarc Jeff, I know exactly what you are going through. How about years wearing nothing but...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1489512/

Discussion: Leaking now thirteen years later

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Jan 23 1:37pm

I had no constipation issues post-surgery - apart from the first few days. I've pretty much...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1198860/

Discussion: What to expect after prostate surgery: How bad is the incontinence?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Dec 28, 2024

Since you are a bike rider, this seat is supposed to help for people that have...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1480514/

Discussion: 50 and Full of Life. Need advice. TULSA or HIFU or what?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Jan 12 11:54am

I have another issue with the AUS. Yeah, at 65 years old I can operate. Who's...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1310478/

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

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: May 22, 2025

Sansman. Diddo. I was looking at a bag for life. Found surgeon who specializes in radiation...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1088941/

Discussion: Salvage radiation therapy after radical prostatectomy

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Jun 18, 2024

Sadly a stent won't work in this case. Since my sphincter doesn't work, a device like...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1264338/

Discussion: Final countdown to RP on 3/26th and I’m anxious

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Mar 22, 2025

In working with the Mayo team, the AMS 800 AUS was recommended for me. It really...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/700040/

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

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Apr 18, 2022

@soli After my prostatectomy , I didn’t start out using the clamp. I tried pelvic floor...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1474502/

Discussion: What incontinence products do you all advise?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Jan 4 3:26pm

@mirsy Don't blame him. I think we all hate the catheter. There is a condom catheter...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1421459/

Discussion: Are you happy with your Artificial Urinary Sphincter?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Oct 22, 2025

Hopefully my experience of about 1 year with AUS800 will help both of you. Im very...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1140242/

Discussion: Does your Artificial Urinary Sphincter AUS800 leak?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Sep 12, 2024

@budisnothome Do you recommend getting scrotal support for the first week after an AUS insert? Husband...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1454749/

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

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Dec 6, 2025

I had a structure also. I found a urologist who specializes in radiation caused problems. He...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1341066/

Discussion: Does your Artificial Urinary Sphincter AUS800 leak?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Jul 4, 2025

@budisnothome Thanks for your input. Sorry you have had such a difficult time with the AUS...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1464697/

Discussion: Is pain better with Artificial Urinary Sphincter (AUS) than catheter?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Dec 20, 2025

@denkea Yes please. I am wanting to get one for my husband. He had AUS put...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1454611/

Discussion: AUS activation and riding a bike

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Dec 6, 2025

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