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@archtxt4u, I encouage you to use the group search to find many discussions as well as...

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Discussion: What is life like after having the AUS?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Jul 18 12:19pm

@smc24 who did your AUS surgery? Also, any cyclists out there who had an AUS? Thanks.

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

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Jun 7 8:32am

Was your husband having any problems like this before having the AUS installed? It is disabled...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1459254/

Discussion: Problems with Artificial Urinary Sphincter (AUS) install: Tips?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Dec 12, 2025

@tedick58, you might these related AUS-related discussions helpful: https://connect.mayoclinic.org/group/prostate-cancer/?search=AUS#discussion-listview

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1211550/

Discussion: Did your Artificial Urinary Sphincter (AUS) fail before activation?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Jan 14, 2025

I chose not to get the AUS due to complications (Urethral stricture). I couldn’t be more...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1422361/

Discussion: Are you happy with your Artificial Urinary Sphincter?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Oct 24, 2025

We’ve had a pretty similar journey. I’ve always been troubled with urge and stress incontinence since...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1165084/

Discussion: Can someone help me about life after AUS 800 implant?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Oct 30, 2024

I had RP in 2008. Incontinent from the start. Did a Virtue sling, no help. Then...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1393008/

Discussion: Any experiences with Artificial Urinary Sphincter (AUS) or Sling?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Sep 13, 2025

@denkea, I moved your question about what to expect after surgery for AUS to this similar...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1430808/

Discussion: What was your recovery like for Artificial Urinary Sphincter (AUS)?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Nov 4, 2025

I hope the activation went well and the AUS is working smoothly. Thanks for the link....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1355608/

Discussion: Video showing patient using Artificial Urinary Sphincter (AUS)

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Jul 24, 2025

What does AUS mean?

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1462734/

Discussion: Problems with Artificial Urinary Sphincter (AUS) install: Tips?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Dec 17, 2025

@peterj116 Thank you. It was very helpful to learn from your experience about the recovery process...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1656396/

Discussion: Considering an Artificial Urinary Sphincter (AUS): Need advice

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Aug 27 7:47am

My rad/onc says AUS may make things worse. I’ve had RP and two rounds of radiation(...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1210528/

Discussion: Any experiences with Artificial Urinary Sphincter (AUS) or Sling?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Jan 13, 2025

Welcome, @rodneyverrill. I'm tagging members like @firespooks @jonbuuck @scullrower @budisnothome and @kpgnsm have experience with an...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1064514/

Discussion: Can someone help me about life after AUS 800 implant?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: May 8, 2024

Year of 100% incontinence. Three doctors want me to do AUS. They do not recommend ProAct...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1297182/

Discussion: Can anyone share their experience with ProACT (an AUS)?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: May 5, 2025

After 6 months, I was finally diagnosed with Gleason 9 in Feb/2024. Prostate removed in June...

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Discussion: Living with Prostate Cancer: Meet others & introduce yourself

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Jun 5, 2025

@29modela That was me. I had a pad within a bigger pad for a while, too....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1659065/

Discussion: Considering an Artificial Urinary Sphincter (AUS): Need advice

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Aug 30 12:38pm

@tspazok1 Thanks for sharing. Good luck with your next AUS installation.

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1656857/

Discussion: What are the best incontinence clamps post-surgery?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Aug 27 3:12pm

@mirsy If someone has had radiation, then the only effective option is the AUS. Other devices...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1465167/

Discussion: Is pain better with Artificial Urinary Sphincter (AUS) than catheter?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Dec 21, 2025

@shelby29 It does happen, some surgeons specialize in that kind of surgery. Unfortunately, it usually results...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1677683/

Discussion: After radiation, PSA went up: Is this unusual?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Sep 23 10:33am

@mirsy I hope to have an AUS put in in February.

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1453709/

Discussion: AUS activation and riding a bike

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Dec 5, 2025