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After being completely incontinent for a years or two, I've now had my AUS going on...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1265868/

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

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Mar 24 1:49pm

I'm no doc, but I am an engineer and I've had the device for a few...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1242405/

Discussion: Artificial Urinary Sphincter surgery: Only after 6 months

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Feb 21 2:44pm

Your interest in axonics opened a new technology to me. I went to my 'go to'...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1263931/

Discussion: Anyone have success with axonics after prostatectomy for minor leaking

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Mar 22 8:50am

I have an an artificial urinary sphincter (2023). It works great and allowed me to return...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1157198/

Discussion: Artificial Urinary Sphincter surgery: Only after 6 months

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Oct 14, 2024

As a result of my radical prostatectomy , I was using five large pads a day....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1362734/

Discussion: Bladder sling or artificial urinary sphincter. Pros and cons?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Aug 3 10:44am

I've had my AUS a few years now. My comments are similar to rudnick777's. I can...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1271152/

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

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Mar 31 3:56pm

Hello. Five years ago I had an artificial urinary sphincter inserted in my groin. I had...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/687098/

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

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Mar 7, 2022

How long did you wait before the AUS? I am in my 8th month of dealing...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1365722/

Discussion: Kegel Exercises App.

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Aug 7 11:58am

A couple of months ago, I Attended a webinar held by a urologist who specialized in...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1360652/

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

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Jul 31 10:43am

I'm 73, have had stage 3 and now 4 metastatic prostate cancer for 10 years. Lost...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1249469/

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

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Mar 3 11:50am

I had a artificial urinary sphincter 7 months ago. Has changed my life for the +....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/760784/

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

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Oct 13, 2022

Leonard, thanks for sharing this story about your dad. I'm with you re: indwelling catheters. The...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/317754/

Discussion: Bladder ureteral obstruction/stricture

Support Group: Kidney & Bladder

Posted: Mar 25, 2021

I started one of the threads. I think its called life after prostate cancer. I think...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1075891/

Discussion: Nerve sparing and continence.

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: May 27, 2024

I live in Canada , Why leave Australia ? We have travelled extensively all over Aus...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1134885/

Discussion: Cancer and travel health insurance: What coverage do you get?

Support Group: Cancer

Posted: Sep 2, 2024

My bladder is fine - no incontinence even after salvage radiation. I guess in your case...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1198925/

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

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Dec 28, 2024

Jeff, Thanks. No interest is the AUS, or the proAct (which I first read about here)....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1320602/

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

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Jun 5 4:00am

I'm 73, had radiation and surgery and have had my AUS a couple of years. I...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1272070/

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

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Apr 1 6:59pm

Thankyou, guys. Awesome information. Sounds like the sling is a temporary - maybe in the hope...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1184419/

Discussion: Sling, or artificial urinary sphincter?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Dec 4, 2024

AUS works ok. I know people that are satisfied with it And one person just had...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1290742/

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

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Apr 26 7:26pm

i went for the testing last summer. All set for the AUS. Getting it done at...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1276925/

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

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Apr 8 8:16am

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