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I’m 68 year old active man in relatively good health, no major issues prior to the...

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

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Posted: Dec 21, 2023

I postponed surgery in favor of attending my daughter's wedding. The doctors were fine with that...

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Discussion: Prostate cancer: What treatments did you choose? Results?

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Posted: Oct 14, 2020

@dwheels8 I know this is redundant but we are all different. What one will have side...

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Discussion: How long do side effects from prostate radiation last?

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Posted: Oct 17 10:30am

It's been almost 65 months since my RARP and I still do daily kegels for pelvic...

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Discussion: Kegals forever?

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Posted: Apr 28 6:33pm

Life. Full of challenges! So, a slightly different situation - but there may be some parallels......

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Discussion: Working through rotator cuff rehab while receiving IMRT

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Posted: Jul 9 11:22am

Lots to cover here and thank you for sharing your situation and I'm sure you will...

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Discussion: How could they get my diagnosis so wrong.

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Posted: Sep 17, 2023

Hello @ssonkin I don't have a good scientific answer for this like @northoftheborder but, my experience...

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Discussion: Stress Incontinence Running after Prostatectomy

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Posted: Jun 28 6:54am

My RARP surgery was a little over 5 years ago, but I don't think that there...

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

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Posted: Apr 26 1:39pm

@justmike74 , there can be a LOT of variables but I think my experience is pretty...

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Discussion: Prostate cancer surgery: What can I expect & prepare for?

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Posted: Nov 20, 2022

I'm a 52 year old hispanic; I was diagnosed in June of 2022 with prostate cancer,...

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Discussion: What is the average age of the gentlemen on here?

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Posted: Jan 6, 2023

Hey Gordon, I'm afraid there are a lot of different experiences here. Some of it is...

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Discussion: Catheter questions - pre-OP and Post

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Posted: 5 days ago

I am 71 years old and had a RP at age 69. Was recommended the following...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1162454/

Discussion: Leakage after Radical Prostatectomy

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Posted: Oct 25 8:01am

There's another very recent thread that asked a similar question. If you haven't already, be sure...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1165979/

Discussion: Suggestions For Post-Op Success?

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Posted: Nov 1 12:28am

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

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

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Posted: Oct 28 6:19am

Just a couple of suggestions. I had RP 3 years ago. I second the notion of...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1172960/

Discussion: Post Op Recommendations

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Posted: 4 days ago

I agree with the previous comments: start kegals, a plastic bucket helped a lot, watch a...

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Discussion: Upcoming Surgery: What can or should I do to prepare? Reduce stress?

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Posted: Oct 29 10:57am

What TJM53 said: do Kegels faithfully. -Remember that this is YOUR life and if your conscience...

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Discussion: Upcoming Surgery: What can or should I do to prepare? Reduce stress?

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Posted: Oct 29 9:38am

It can take months and months to regain continence. Persistence with PROPER Kegels is the key....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1161613/

Discussion: Leakage after Radical Prostatectomy

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Posted: Oct 23 2:27pm

I just turned 60. Surgery was one month ago. I go back to work in a...

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Discussion: Leakage after Radical Prostatectomy

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Posted: Oct 25 1:33pm

I have not, BUT I did a purchase a red light therapy panel (MitoRedLight) that I...

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Discussion: Has anyone tried a Kegel training device?

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Posted: Nov 6 11:11am

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