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Hi. Sounds like we are bothers in this season of life. I have been thru the...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/926866/

Discussion: Cystectomy yes or no?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Sep 9, 2023

This is the 2nd time it's happened, so it must be true.... your mood really does...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1304191/

Discussion: Recovery timeline following AUS

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: May 14 4:16pm

So sorry to hear that you have bad experience with side effects : (. How long...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1295889/

Discussion: Is 76 too old for prostate cancer surgery?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: May 3 3:23pm

I hope the new AUS works out for you. There is a an easy alternative if...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1341029/

Discussion: Does your Artificial Urinary Sphincter AUS800 leak?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Jul 4 12:33pm

Funny. I started pelvic floor PT at Mayo Phoenix, Thought I would try that before an...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1291896/

Discussion: (Off-topic) Eggs and joy

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Apr 28 10:38am

I've tried a manual vac device but not for erection. Those went out with the nerves...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1087270/

Discussion: Anyone have issues with vacuum devises post prostatectomy?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Jun 15, 2024

Scullrower. Finally, someone else with an AUS. I hope I can ask you a couple of...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/987370/

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

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Dec 27, 2023

Good question. We discussed it at length. Went back and forth. Although the surgeon was mostly...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1341384/

Discussion: Does your Artificial Urinary Sphincter AUS800 leak?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Jul 5 7:47am

I had my prostate removed 30 years ago. I went through a couple pads, a day...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1310264/

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

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: May 22 10:43am

Been there... done that. My PT had a thick towel on the bed & just assumes...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1223154/

Discussion: A Strange And Personal Question

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Jan 27 12:33pm

Part of my fear of having the AUS is the fact that when my prostate was...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1279207/

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

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Apr 11 9:26am

I think thats true on most sites. The ones commenting like myself have decided to seek...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1087923/

Discussion: 3+3 - others' experiences and questions I should ask doc?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Jun 16, 2024

A couple of years ago, I attended a seminar about urinary incontinence and treatments for it....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1206742/

Discussion: Scheduled for a Radical Prostatectomy and having Second Thoughts

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Jan 8 11:09am

Yes, the surgeon will (SHOULD!) carefully instruct you in its use. Including how to deactivate it....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1295603/

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

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: May 3 9:34am

All good information (although I've never heard of ProAct. Do you have a link with information?)...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1248756/

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

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Mar 2 1:11pm

The decision between a sling or an AUS depends on your degree of incontinence. A sling...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1185521/

Discussion: Sling, or artificial urinary sphincter?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Dec 6, 2024

Hello, Just a slight touch and my AUS opens up. Although I can activate the unit...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/987379/

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

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Dec 27, 2023

I had prostate surgery and 3 months later my wife was diagnosed with glioblastoma. that was...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1267076/

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

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Mar 26 8:38am

Good questions and good advice/thoughts above. I started with some advance info as my wife had...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1077759/

Discussion: Supplies recommendations post prostatectomy

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: May 30, 2024

I am with Kevin, they caught my cancer early, but it was spreading pretty fast. I...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1205630/

Discussion: Just diagnosed, intermediate risk: Not sure which direction to go

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Jan 6 10:06pm

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