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Although already mentioned, Kegels guided by a specialist. And more Kegels. You have great practical inputs...

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Discussion: Surgery is Scheduled: What to do before?

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Posted: Mar 27 6:54am

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Discussion: Are there any videos showing how to do Kegels correctly?

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Posted: Nov 26, 2024

I did Kegels religiously before and after my RP and had zero incontinence issues. I attribute...

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

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Posted: Mar 17, 2024

Do your Kegels!

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Discussion: What YouTube videos helped you learn more about prostate cancer?

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Posted: Sep 16, 2024

Hi -husband had the surgery on 2/28…he saw a pelvic floor therapist and started doing kegels...

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Discussion: Post prostatectomy

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Posted: Mar 15 12:00pm

I experienced the same mental anguish. Do your Kegels religiously. You’ll find the catheter is no...

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Discussion: Apprehensive, and asking for your advice pre RP

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Posted: Jan 25, 2024

If you look at 10 different ways to do kegels, I find I got 10 different...

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Discussion: What is the proper number and frequency of kegels?

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Posted: Oct 29, 2024

Do your kegels and core. It will help in bladder control recovery

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Discussion: Prostate cancer surgery: What can I expect & prepare for?

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Posted: Oct 29, 2024

Agree whole heartedly with starting Kegels exercises before surgery if possible. Strong recommendation to see a...

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Discussion: Supplies recommendations post prostatectomy

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Posted: May 29, 2024

when I started I did so many kegels that I could not sit. I had that...

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Discussion: Anyone experience pain, discomfort, tenderness along perineum post-RP?

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Posted: May 12, 2024

Kegels and an excellent surgeon at a excellent facility and good luck, makes the world of...

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Discussion: Knowing ASAP if with recurrence - Your Thoughts, Please!

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Posted: Jan 13, 2024

I definitely believe in kegels. I did Pelvic Floor PT before and after my RALP in...

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Discussion: Are Kegels Worthwhile?

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Posted: Sep 26, 2024

Thanks for the feedback! Working on Kegels for sure. Glad your recovery is coming along.

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Discussion: Any tips for first few days immediately following prostate surgery?

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Posted: Jul 11, 2024

After catheter removal, do those Kegels!

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Discussion: Radical prostatectomy completed today.

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Posted: Jan 9 8:47am

@lookingforward, you may also be interested in these related discussions:\ - Best Kegel App? https://connect.mayoclinic.org/discussion/best-kegel-app/ -...

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Discussion: Pelvic floor seems like the wrong muscle to be exercising

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Posted: Jan 19 2:50pm

Kegel exercises were extremely important to my recovery after RP. I was fortunate to have been...

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Discussion: Are Kegels Worthwhile?

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Posted: Aug 22, 2024

With regards to your Kegels. Ask your Dr. to write a prescription for urinary physical therapy....

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Discussion: Prostate cancer surgery: What can I expect & prepare for?

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Posted: Dec 5, 2022

You can learn to do Kegels while sitting, standing or laying down. My understanding is we...

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Discussion: Incontinence Improvement with Pelvic PT?

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Posted: Feb 18 10:28am

@anosmic1, as you said, you got great tips from members about using your time leading up...

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Discussion: Prostate cancer surgery: What can I expect & prepare for?

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Posted: Nov 5, 2024

Thanks for checking in @colleenyoung - yes, I'm hard at the Kegels every day. Progress is...

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Discussion: Incontinence Improvement with Pelvic PT?

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Posted: Apr 7 11:34am

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