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Posted: Dec 19, 2025

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

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1377958/

Discussion: foley catheter very uncomfortable

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Aug 24, 2025

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

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1483296/

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

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Jan 15 6:01pm

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

@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

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

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1617290/

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

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Jul 10 11:06am

Hi @johari, some members, including @firespooks and @kpgnsm have shared their experiences with the sling in...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1023673/

Discussion: Urethral Sling for Minor Stress Incontinence

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Feb 27, 2024

Welcome, @barslo. You may be interested in these discussions where members are talking about the sling...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1040170/

Discussion: HELP. when does incontinence stop after prostate removal?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Mar 25, 2024

So sorry to hear that you have bad experience with side effects : (. How long...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1295889/

Discussion: Is 76 too old for prostate cancer surgery?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: May 3, 2025

@archtxt4u, a peripheral nerve evaluation (PNE) offers a trial of sacral neuromodulation (SNM) for up to...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1527540/

Discussion: Anyone had a Peripheral Nerve Evaluation (PNE)?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Mar 15 1:01pm

@lavender560, fellow member @docwatson posted a similar question here: - Experience with ProAct implants (an AUS)...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1167344/

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

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Nov 3, 2024

@rob275 Interesting question. Definitely seems like it would be similar to a problem with a bike....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1625252/

Discussion: Are you happy with your Artificial Urinary Sphincter?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Jul 20 10:42am

@lsk1000 That’s why the urologist requires a cystoscopy to make sure that it will work properly....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1423325/

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

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Oct 25, 2025

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

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1623593/

Discussion: What is life like after having the AUS?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Jul 18 12:19pm

@jime51 n Some of the AUS apparatus (the urethral cuff ). runs right down the middle...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1624380/

Discussion: Are you happy with your Artificial Urinary Sphincter?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Jul 19 11:13am

@daddystressed I had a prostatectomy 16 years ago and was not incontinent at all. 3 1/2...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1542269/

Discussion: Confused and sad

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Apr 3 6:54pm

I am now 10 months post-RARP. The good news is that my PSA remains undetectable, which...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1617178/

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

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Jul 10 9:18am

I had prostate surgery last September and subsequently developed both stress and urge incontinence. I diligently...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1695990/

Discussion: Anyone still struggling with urinary incontinence after prostatectomy?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: 4 days ago

@peterj116 It so happens that I just finished a tele-visit with a USC Keck Medicine specialist...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1656832/

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

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Aug 27 2:19pm

Hello everyone, I’m hoping to hear from members who have personal experience living with an artificial...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1551660/

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

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Apr 16 5:46am