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

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1592568/

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

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Jun 7 8:32am

Thanks. The link on when to consider AUS seems to have vanished.

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1593109/

Discussion: Need advice regarding AUS

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Posted: Jun 7 9:35pm

@geno2853, you may appreciate these 2 blog posts written by Mayo Clinic experts: - ProACT vs...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1593086/

Discussion: Need advice regarding AUS

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Posted: Jun 7 8:25pm

@klein505 I will have the AUS put in tomorrow. 6/4. It’s been a long wait. Thanks...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1589893/

Discussion: Radiation Margins CT vs MRI guided radiotherapy v proton

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Posted: Jun 3 1:12pm

My surgeon told me if my stricture surgery failed, or ever needed repair, the AUS would...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1594919/

Discussion: AUS and weightlifting

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Posted: Jun 10 8:35am

@jimchs Sorry to hear your stricture was not an easy fix, nor was mine. I punted...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1594892/

Discussion: Anyone experience urethral stricture after prostatectomy?

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Posted: Jun 10 8:17am

@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

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?

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Posted: Dec 12, 2025

@jeffmarc The AUS is in and I survived. Not too much pain, Definitely hurts enough for...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1590904/

Discussion: Radiation Margins CT vs MRI guided radiotherapy v proton

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Jun 4 8:51pm

@byng94 I replied to this the other place you posted a message so you will have...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1547381/

Discussion: My TRIMIX experience

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Apr 10 2:39pm

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

@diverspy47, I moved your question to this related discussion so you can easily connect with others....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1575826/

Discussion: Anyone deal with pain post AUS 800 activation?

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Posted: May 16 9:40am

@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 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

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)

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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

Thanks. I’ve ordered 4 pair hoping they might do some good but expecting they would not....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1589636/

Discussion: Menvault Incontinence Briefs Review

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Jun 3 9:11am

So sorry you are experiencing this pain :( :( Has your current doctor ordered any tests...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1565362/

Discussion: Anyone deal with pain post AUS 800 activation?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: May 3 8:54am

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