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An artificial urinary sphincter (AUS) caution: Wear a MediAlert
If I haven't posted this before, I'll repeat it.If you have an AUS or maybe even balloons on your urethra, be cautious of any catheterization....
Considering an Artificial Urinary Sphincter (AUS): Need advice
I had a prostatectomy in 2013, followed by radiation in 2013 and more radiation in 2024. My leaking has continued to worsen. My new urologist...
Problems with Artificial Urinary Sphincter (AUS) install: Tips?
Went to emergency room last nite - he could only pee in little drops and his bladder was full. The urologist met us there and...
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....
Is pain better with Artificial Urinary Sphincter (AUS) than catheter?
My 80 yr old husband had an AUS put in yesterday. He had a catheter for 4 months and found it extremely uncomfortable. They will...
Video showing patient using Artificial Urinary Sphincter (AUS)
After seeing a number of *animations* of an artificial urinary sphincter in use, I've finally found an actual video of an actual patient using it.(6:30...
What was your recovery like for Artificial Urinary Sphincter (AUS)?
What was your recovery from the AUS procedure like? If you had previously had radiation treatment for prostate cancer, how did that affect the AUS...
Did your Artificial Urinary Sphincter (AUS) fail before activation?
To make it short,02/08/*2021 had RP,left me totally incontinent.Dr. was urging me for years to get AUS.I thought it was medieval and there had to...
Does your Artificial Urinary Sphincter AUS800 leak?
I know there are a couple of guys that have helped me in the past, My AUS has been activated for only 2 months. It...
ProACT vs AUS (Artificial Urinary Sphincter): Which did you choose?
In 2015 at 55 I had an RP with radiation. Never leaked. 2019 developed a stricture and urologist tried to balloon with cath but, it...
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...
Issues with ProACT incontinence value
For those that are not familiar with ProACT. It is used to aid in reducing incontinence and works quite well. It is something like the...
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...
AUS - In need of fashion advice: What to wear post-op?
Oh, I don't have a thing to wear...Artificial urinary sphincter surgery is 2 weeks, so I was wondering what we can wear post-op.I assume (for...
Urethral Sling for Minor Stress Incontinence
Hi all, I have seen discussions around the Artificial Urinary Sphincter on this forum, but I am curious if anyone has experience with the "sling"...
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