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Thanks for sharing. RARP next week. Kegels, kegels, kegels...

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Discussion: All explained : What To Expect After Da Vinci RP video

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Posted: Jun 12, 2025

@edinmaryland Thanks ed. Your advice about Kegels is helpful.

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Discussion: Incontinence Improvement with Pelvic PT?

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Posted: 14 hours ago

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

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Posted: Nov 26, 2024

One thing that I have to keep telling myself is “Don’t Over Think This!” The only...

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Discussion: Pre-surgical kegels: Six sets vs. three sets

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Posted: Mar 16 7:32am

Start Kegels now. Set up appt with physical therapy and ED months in advance, even before...

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Discussion: Go with local prostectomy surgeon or pursue big center 2.5 hours away

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Posted: Feb 9 12:41pm

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

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, 2025

@mlabus3 My urologist/surgeon showed me how to do Kegels. A PT was not necessary.

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Discussion: Go with local prostectomy surgeon or pursue big center 2.5 hours away

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Posted: Feb 10 8:41am

@johnfinch we are in the same boat almost I am 72 a little over a year...

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Discussion: Incontinence Improvement with Pelvic PT?

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Posted: 15 hours ago

I have two apparently-contradictory pieces of general advice based on my own physio rehab from hospital...

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Discussion: Pre-surgical kegels: Six sets vs. three sets

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Posted: Mar 15 7:53am

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

Kegels can be counterproductive. You could look for a pelvic floor physical therapist. Should be covered...

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

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Posted: Oct 19, 2025

I think the kegels are important. Whether or not you get training is not as important....

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Discussion: Has anyone tried therapy prior to RARP to prepare for incontinence

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Posted: Sep 18, 2025

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

I’m 4 months post surgery for RP. I was doing kegels as best I knew how...

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Discussion: Prostate surgery scheduled! Now focusing on core training

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Posted: Feb 21 9:12am

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

Kegels strengthen the pelvic floor, not the sphincter itself. That indirectly improves sphincter control and reduces...

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Discussion: Leaking

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Posted: Mar 15 7:08am

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

Do those Kegels. I did them religiously before and after my RP, and had ZERO incontinence....

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Discussion: Prostate surgery scheduled! Now focusing on core training

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Posted: Feb 17 9:00am

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

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