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unable to empty my bladder after 7-8 trips to the bathroom per day.
I'm up 3-4 times a night and 7-8 times during the day. My Dr doesn't seem to be very concerned although he did a TURP...
unusual bowel movement
I am cancer free now. 7 months after RP. two readings at 3 and 6 months both < .01 . Not wearing pads or diapers....
What kind of incontinence product after RARP ?
I know that incontinence has different levels but in general - with what kind of product one should start ? There is an "underwear" type...
Improving Incontinence Post Therapy
This is an anecdotal personal experience/observation but it may be of help to some experiencing continued/increasing incontinence. I had a RP in 10/21. Prior to...
A different kind of scanner
I haven't posted here before in any meaningful way; but want to thank everyone for sharing their stories, and their knowledge, which I have found...
What I’ve learned in the 6 weeks since my RARP
This is my attempt to compile what I‘ve learned and tips/tricks to help cope with RARP and its side effects (while it's still fresh). Much...
Sling, or artificial urinary sphincter?
I'm getting way ahead of myself here, but terrible incontinence (9 pads per day) after 10 weeks is getting me down. Given that I still...
Bladder sling or artificial urinary sphincter. Pros and cons?
I’m 71 and deciding on a bladder sling or artificial urinary sphincter. Visiting surgeon next week for more details and discussion. I’ve read the AUS...
Not everyone has long-term incontinence after prostate cancer surgery
I know many new members come on this board to research surgery, active surveillance and Radiation treatments after their diagnosis. This post is for those...
Catheter questions, pre-and post-OP: Your insights?
Hello,I am new to this forum and have read many messages and replies. It seems everyone has a different experience and the conversations reflect that....
Type 2 Diabetes, Jardiance, Boxer briefs, and Shields = Infection
As a post-prostatectomy, Type II Diabetic, I have had an unexpected negative outcome to improving my urinary continence, that I wonder if anyone else who...
Two years post proctectomy with pelvic floor pain
Hello, I had radical proctectomy via da Vinci robot two years ago. At first, I was fully incontinent, using 10 pads per day for about...
What kind of specialist should i contact?
i am a 79-year-old male, i had prostate cancer in 2001 and again in 2005 (2005 prostate was frozen), because of radiation treatments in 2001...
Can someone help me about life after AUS 800 implant?
This is my first question/post so please excuse me as I a new at this. I am 58 and have had an RP in October...
Proactive Post-Op Shopping List
This is a topic I never imagined in my life I would write! I'm being prudent and getting prepared for post-op. Hope for the best,...
Leaking now thirteen years later
I haven’t been on a forum since approximately 2013 when I elected to have a robotic prostectomy at The University of Pennsylvania with one of...
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...
Post Surgery Incontinence
I am a 69 year old man in generally good health. I had davinci robotic prostate removal surgery 5 days ago. I am still on...
Mild pain and constant peeing six months after radiation
I completed SBRT in June 2024. I still feel some mild pain in my prostate area when sitting. It's not painful enough to require any...
Internal Stitches in your Pee Post Surgery-Docs Should Tell Us!
So, I was concerned today as I saw a small spot of dark blood in my pad. Just a tiny spot. I kinda ignored it...
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