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Have you looked into an artificial-urinary-sphincter? I had one installed via Rochester Mayo Clinic. I'm very...

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Discussion: Bladder ureteral obstruction/stricture

Support Group: Men's Health

Posted: Dec 22, 2020

@mirsy, how is recovery going from the artificial urinary sphincter (AUS) surgery? How are YOU doing?...

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

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Dec 19, 2025

@jc76 I'm not familiar with Space/Oar. The AUS is an artificial urinary Sphincter implanted to repair...

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Discussion: AUS activation and riding a bike

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Dec 1, 2025

Mine says Artificial urinary sphincter. No catheter. My mayo pcp put a note ony chart.

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1491562/

Discussion: An artificial urinary sphincter (AUS) caution: Wear a MediAlert

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Jan 27 6:52am

PS: ever consider an artificial urinary sphincter? AUS 800 solved my post- prostatectomy incontinence completely.

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Discussion: foley catheter very uncomfortable

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Aug 24, 2025

I have medical ID bracelet. Says no catheter on 1 line. Next line says artificial urinary...

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Discussion: ProACT vs AUS (Artificial Urinary Sphincter): Which did you choose?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Mar 9, 2025

@mirsy, Did you have have the surgery to remove the artificial urinary sphincter (AUS) removed? How...

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Discussion: Anyone had to have AUS removed due to device infection?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Jan 15 6:01pm

Tried injection good erection but painful. I had surgery, radiation, artificial urinary sphincter. All failed. Now...

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Discussion: Ultrasensitive PSA Test Post RP

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Jan 10, 2023

@copyman Nobody has to end up in diapers for the rest of their life. You could...

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Discussion: Deciding: Surgery vs. Radiotherapy 64yr old Gleason 3+4

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Aug 1 7:05pm

@indyguy Pretty good. Incontinence was pretty bad & Kegels were a complete fail. So I ended...

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Discussion: My MRI Report - Opinions

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Nov 24, 2025

@eshan Have you spoken to your urologist about a AUS (artificial urinary sphincter) implant? I got...

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Discussion: Leakage after Prostate Cancer surgery: Concerned about travel and pads

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Mar 29 2:15pm

@mirsy Can't say I tried that. https://keystoneurology.com/services/procedures/artificial-urinary-sphincter/artificial-urinary-sphincter-post-operative-instructions/ says "Apply ice packs (can be a zip-loc bag...

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

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Dec 8, 2025

I've heard nothing but good things about the artificial urinary sphincter. The male sling doesn't sound...

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Discussion: Any recommendations for specialist in incontinence post prostatectomy?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: May 4, 2025

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

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

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: May 8, 2024

@billbale Artificial urinary sphincter. It’s a device they put around your urethra That closes it off,...

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

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Dec 17, 2025

@diverjer The specialists I consulted believe that, given the severity of my incontinence, an artificial urinary...

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Discussion: How do you rate your quality of life post prostatectomy (RALP)?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Jul 10 11:06am

The great AI Debate. Thanks for opposing pov which I think is more up to date...

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Discussion: Prostate Cancer Incontinence: What products do you use? Tips?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Oct 25, 2025

How late is too late to even begin rehab? I'm still struggling with incontinence & waiting...

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Discussion: Advice on Penis pumps

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Jan 11, 2025

And that's why I have a Medic Alert bracelet. I assume this is an American site:...

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Discussion: An artificial urinary sphincter (AUS) caution: Wear a MediAlert

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Jan 26 10:32pm

You may be disappointed, but don't be completely surprised if your control never returns. I opted...

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Discussion: Long term incontinence after RP

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: May 26, 2025