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Post Prostatectomy Incontinence: When can I start bicycling again?
My first post here. I am 66 and had my robotic prostatectomy in August 2022. I have experienced progress with my incontinence and am at...
Positive update 9 months post RALP
I hade my RALP last August at Mayo in Rochester. Went in with unfavorable 7 (4+3) diagnosis after biopsy. Surgery went well but pathology came...
Non-irritating Incontinence Products
I was treated for prostate cancer with radiation 25 years ago then developed a stricture six years later. A stent was implanted into my urethra...
Salvage Radiation Therapy with or without ADT added?
I am the point where I need to get Salvage Radiation Therapy. I had RALP in November 2025 and now, 6 months later, my PSA...
Washable incontinence underwear
Has anyone tried these? I'm just using a light pad (10.5 months after surgery) but the washable underwear would seem like a better option. I'm...
Incontinence and coffee
71 y.o had RARP in January, nagging incontinence since however I can see improvement, less leakage, better in the mornings, dry at night Still, I...
Can anyone share their experience with ProACT (an AUS)?
My 71 year old husband had prostatectomy surgery in August 2023 followed by 6 weeks of radiation therapy which finished the end of January this...
Post prostatectomy, any sexual release like nocturnal emission?
I had a prostatectomy and was impotent even before the prostatectomy. I have never successfully reached orgasm by masturbation while flaccid, even before the prostatectomy....
Pelvic fascia-sparing (Retzius-sparing) technique for RP?
I am scheduled for RP soon, and have been trying to understand likely trajectory of overall recovery - and incontinence in particular - post surgery....
Incontinence update 3 1/2 months post Prostatectomy (RP)
If anybody wonders how is Mr Surf doing in that department (and also as an encouragement for future RP patents) - his incontinence is almost...
Stress Incontinence Running after Prostatectomy
It's 30 months since my surgery and I am very satisfied overall with the results. I only occasionally use a light shield and most of...
perenium pain following RARP
six months out, (RARP end of January) still battling incontinence, have had recent bouts of perenium pain About two weeks ago it was very painful...
How could they get my diagnosis so wrong.
August 8, 2022 diagnosed with Stage 4 metastatic PC. GS 8, Cancer spread to lymph nodes, seminal veseciles, and bone. After 8 months of ADT...
RP yesterday at NYU Langone
Fellas: Just wanted to update you. 62 yrs ( my birthday today) G9. Don’t have pathology back yet. Surgeon said everything went well. Spent the...
Menvault Incontinence Briefs Review
I thought I’d post a quick review of Menvault’s protective briefs (for bladder leakage) in case anyone has seen their ads and was thinking about...
Internal Pain 1 Year After Prostatectomy
I am 71 years old, in good health and still run 4 or 5 miles several times each week. I had RALP one year ago...
Breathing and kegel exercises
In preparation for an upcoming prostate surgery within weeks, I have pro-actively started kegel exercises to minmize the impact and duration of incontinence post-surgery. Different...
More incontinence questions, looking for similar experiences
My RP was about 3 months ago. I still have 0 control of urine when I'm standing/walking/moving, generally small amounts spurt out every minute or...
Devastated by support group meeting: I'm doing everything wrong
Just absolutely devastated last night during a PC support group meeting. I thought I'd share with the support group (via zoom) that my RP surgery...
Any experiences with Artificial Urinary Sphincter (AUS) or Sling?
Hello. Just wondering if anyone has a long-ish term experience with either the sling or AUS. I had a partial nerve sparing prostatectomy in 2018....
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