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Urge to pee: 2Qs about improving continence after catheter removal
Catheter was just removed after radical prostatectomy, and working on improving continence. 2 qx: 1) right now, kegels are a bit uncomfortable / painful …...
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...
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...
Post RARP routine physical and blood work
To help with PSA anxiety my PCP thought it was best to test my PSA in their lab and test my Testosterone for levels after...
Pelvic floor seems like the wrong muscle to be exercising
I've had radiation, then dry orgasm, but more recently the pulsation of the orgasm is disappearing too. So I figured the answer might be kegels....But...
Pee Log. After surgery, how many times did you pee in the average day?
My Surgeon ordered some PT for me to complete Kegels etc. The PT gave me a Pee Log to complete. I have to monitor how...
Question you wished you had asked before your Prostatectomy
I've made a list of questions to review with my Dr. regarding my upcoming Prostatectomy. I don't know what treatment they will want to do...
Should an Oncologist be involved?
At this point I am scheduled for radical removal in very early May. My Urologist advises this is my best option. I'm 60 no other...
Post PT Pelvic Floor/Core Exercises
I just got done with my Dr. Approved PT for Pelvic Floor/Core Exercises. They gave me exercises to do on my own Kegels and some...
Any book or info suggestions about sexual health after prostatectomy?
Hi,I am almost to month 5 in my recovery, and able - with a penis pump and a couple of 5 mg tedafil pills -...
Seminal Vesicle Invasion & PR22/MIDS/SPORT Trials ADT & ART
Hello all, Thanks for reading. My father is 63 close to 64. He was diagnosed with prostate cancer (acinar adenocarcinoma) late last year 2022. We...
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...
Questions about intercourse and incontinence after prostate surgery
Hello all, I was so glad to find this page before my surgery and immediately post surgery, we (Wife and I) gained a lot of...
Emotional Rollercoaster
New to this group. Had laproscopic surgery for prostate removal on 4/7/25. Diagnosis T2 N0 all within the prostate and some perineural involvement. Catheter removed...
Artificial Urinary Sphincter surgery: Only after 6 months
Hello allFirst post allJuly 8th I had RP surgery at University of Chicago hospital.As weeks/months go bye and NO improvement in leakage I’m starting to...
Pelvic Floor muscle training post-prostatectomy
I hate incontinence and have been spending some time researching treatmentone issue that has come up has to do with how many Kegels a day...
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...
Advice wanted for upcoming RARP
Hey guys, I am having a RARP procedure done 2 weeks from tomorrow. I am asking those of you that have been through it if...
Health tips: Incontinence and sexuality
Vetter, Richard J., Ph.D.From:rvetter@mayo.edu To: PCa Support GroupFri, Aug 2 at 3:33 PMHey Support Group members,I just received the article below, which may be of interest...
My RARP experience
I would like to share my experience about my RARP. I was 57 (turned 58 two days ago) and had PSA of 4.3 and was...
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