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I have empathy for you. It’s a lot to deal with afterwards. I started out for...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1038144/

Discussion: HELP. when does incontinence stop after prostate removal?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Mar 22, 2024

Do kegels and other pelvic floor work every day before surgery. I went on youtube and...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/919352/

Discussion: Best Kegel App?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Aug 26, 2023

Had my RP in October of 2023. Smartest thing I did was to find a pelvic...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1270822/

Discussion: Alternative incontinence treatments?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Mar 31 10:21am

It's different for everyone for the most part. It depends on so many factors. I would...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1190724/

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

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Dec 15, 2024

My story: Biopsy showed two cores one at 3+4. After many consultations I chose RP. One...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1012906/

Discussion: Radiation + ADT

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Feb 10, 2024

You are getting the hang of kegels and you'll be fine in some time. That book,...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1240234/

Discussion: Incontinence Improvement with Pelvic PT?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Feb 18 5:49pm

Thanks Colleen. Clearly this is is a new technology that "shows promise" but I can see...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/762630/

Discussion: BTL Emsella chair: Does it help for incontinence?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Oct 18, 2022

All good comments for such a good wife and partner! My two thoughts: 1. Guys are...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1174293/

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

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Nov 16, 2024

I had RP April of 2023 at age 69. My PSA has been < 0.01, undetectable...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1063432/

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

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: May 6, 2024

Don’t sweat the kegels! The easiest way to do them Correctly is simply to stop the...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1162854/

Discussion: Leakage after Radical Prostatectomy

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Oct 26, 2024

Bottom line is it depends... Both on your age and your physicality, but based on what...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1162218/

Discussion: Leakage after Radical Prostatectomy

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Oct 24, 2024

I agree with the posters to not stock up on supplies. I had my RP in...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1063198/

Discussion: What supplies did you have ready for urinary incontinence after RP?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: May 6, 2024

Everyday you will feel better Max and have less discomfort when moving around. I had 6...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/741710/

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

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Aug 25, 2022

If you suck at Kegels, practicing to get better seems much easier than bringing in books...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1165120/

Discussion: Alternative to Kegels

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Oct 30, 2024

@mtb63, you might also be interested in these related discussions: - Cycling after radical prostatectomy (RP)?...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1034752/

Discussion: Post Prostatectomy Incontinence: When can I start bicycling again?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Mar 16, 2024

I had RP at age 72 at Johns Hopkins and my recovery was excellent. There should...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/995439/

Discussion: Knowing ASAP if with recurrence - Your Thoughts, Please!

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Jan 11, 2024

We can only relate our experiences, there are some commonalities but it's really different for everyone....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1219440/

Discussion: Year of Firsts: Your Experiences

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Jan 23 7:17am

Thank you for sharing. I too have no feeling to urinate, just a stream that leaks...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/985711/

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

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Dec 23, 2023

Thank so much for sharing your personal notes. We are one of those couples that hold...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1174221/

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

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Nov 16, 2024

You are now a part of our family. I am 9 weeks post-op. My incontinence has...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1168463/

Discussion: Journey begins - age 51, PSA 72

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Nov 5, 2024

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