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This is very encouraging! My husband is having RP at the end of February. His surgeon...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1215802/

Discussion: Pad (for leaking) recommendation after prostate surgery

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Jan 18 2:27pm

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

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1059053/

Discussion: Kegals forever?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Apr 28, 2024

only having stress incontinance at 20 days post surgery sounds pretty good to me. That's what?...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/776514/

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

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Nov 23, 2022

Recommendations: Once thing at a time, at 3 weeks you have a lot of healing to...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/959772/

Discussion: Post RP Treatment Recommendations

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Nov 6, 2023

I suffer from anxiety. Everything causes anxious moments. When I was diagnosed with prostate cancer is...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1221331/

Discussion: Anxiety over a recurrence in the future

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Jan 25 11:05am

You probably wore them out. Pelvic floor muscles wear out super fast on men because we've...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1272600/

Discussion: Pelvic Floor muscle training post-prostatectomy

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Apr 2 11:59am

I had the 5 proton radiation treatments at Mayo Phoenix. I started getting slight dribbles and...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1146363/

Discussion: Are Kegels Worthwhile?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Sep 23, 2024

I just had my nerve sparing Radical Prostectomy in late January (at 49). Just crossed the...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/296959/

Discussion: Prostate Cancer: sex drive after surgery or other treatments

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Feb 26, 2020

Your doctor is correct when he says naturally over time. But doing kegals before and after...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1143987/

Discussion: Are Kegels Worthwhile?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Sep 19, 2024

An enema likely won't be required nor will be helpful, they are going to inject a...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1237514/

Discussion: mri result. what does this mean...i see doc tomorrow

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Feb 15 11:27am

It all starts with PROPER Kegels - emphasized because there is an improper way to do...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1256089/

Discussion: It's Official I have Prostate Cancer

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Mar 12 9:08am

Thanks, guys. I didn't consider that it would restrict blood flow as well. I thought we...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1157207/

Discussion: Wiesner clamp - has anyone tried one?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Oct 14, 2024

Hi, glad your surgery went well. I had RALP a year ago. My surgery went well....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/796616/

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

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Jan 14, 2023

I was told to wait two weeks, so between 2 and 3 weeks, I realized some...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1248636/

Discussion: How long did you wait until the first orgasm post RARP?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Mar 2 11:04am

Not really advice so much as what I've read over time. Although kegels absolutely help a...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/967827/

Discussion: Do those Kegels!

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Nov 20, 2023

No, you shouldn't because right is right and wrong is wrong, but many people just do...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1257228/

Discussion: Pelvic Floor muscle training post-prostatectomy

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Mar 13 3:50pm

Sorry for your situation. There is hope! I strongly and respectfully suggest pelvic floor therapy. I’m...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1127734/

Discussion: Persistent urgency even after urinating, 3 months after prostatectomy

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Aug 20, 2024

If helpful, I met with a urologist at Mayo recently and asked his recommended approach to...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/968044/

Discussion: Do those Kegels!

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Nov 20, 2023

Thanks for the update, using this group support along with talking with others helps reduce my...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1234302/

Discussion: Rising PSA years after radical prostatectomy

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Feb 11 9:29am

I'm the "Kegel guy" of late because this was a focal point for me for four...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1266485/

Discussion: Incontinence Improvement with Pelvic PT?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Mar 25 11:21am

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