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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

You are very early in your recovery and your pelvic floor muscles experienced a fair amount...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1276096/

Discussion: Prostatectomy And Incontinence: When can I expect it to improve?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Apr 7 5:55am

Good morning. I am 71. In excellent health. Diagnosed with 3+4=7 in one core and lesser...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1042021/

Discussion: Radical prostatectomy (RP) vs radiation post age 70

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Mar 29, 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

Thanks Michael. I am still fighting to regain my continence so I will work on getting...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1261955/

Discussion: PSA level 7 weeks post radical prostatectomy: Thoughts?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Mar 19 12:37pm

I did Kegels for 1 month prior to my RP and after catheter removal, every hour...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1275418/

Discussion: Incontinence Improvement with Pelvic PT?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Apr 6 9:26am

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

67 when I had my NS RP. Did kegels before surgery and post. And some progress...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1287504/

Discussion: Improving Incontinence Post Therapy

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Apr 22 11:29am

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

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

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

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

Chipe: It has been 2 weeks since catheter removal for me. If I drink a bottle...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1275818/

Discussion: Prostatectomy And Incontinence: When can I expect it to improve?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Apr 6 3:46pm

I had RARP including 18 lymph nodes removed (3 were positive for cancer), and was incontinent...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1296521/

Discussion: Any recommendations for specialist in incontinence post prostatectomy?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: May 4 1:06pm

Congratulations on catheter removal! I got mine out five days ago. Follow your team's recommendations. They...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1339266/

Discussion: How long after catheter removal did you start Kegels?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Jul 1 5:17pm

I love your response. I am really with you and if my PT or someone else...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1240768/

Discussion: Incontinence Improvement with Pelvic PT?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Feb 19 12:22pm

I never did any kegels before or after surgery. Really had no incontinence to speak of...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1239528/

Discussion: It's Official I have Prostate Cancer

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Feb 17 9:43pm

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

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