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Artificial Urinary Sphincter (AUS)
I had successful prostate cancer surgery in 2002 at age 53. I am now 77 years old and for the past year or so I...
Support Group: Prostate Cancer
Last active: Mar 16 8:20pm
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...
Support Group: Prostate Cancer
Last active: Feb 3 1:06pm
Urinary sphincter implant and bicycle riding?
Has anyone on the thread had a urinary sphincter implanted? I am curious as the diagram indicates the controller is implanted in the Scrotum sack...
Support Group: Prostate Cancer
Last active: 30 minutes ago
Urinary Retention after Prostate Radiation
My husband developed urinary retention after prostate radiation. He is self catherizing. Have gone to several urologist with no solution. Is there any device that...
Support Group: Prostate Cancer
Last active: Jun 3, 2025
Artificial Urinary Sphincter Surgery - A Review
OMG I just got kicked in the balls by a kangaroo. I haven't been I this much mental torture since one of my girls made...
Support Group: Prostate Cancer
Last active: Jun 4, 2025
Urinary Retention after Biopsy and continuing
Was diagnosed with Geason Score 8 Regional spread to 1 lymph node and 1 seminal vessel, coupled with Enlarged Prostate. Needed a Foley catheter ever...
Support Group: Prostate Cancer
Last active: Jul 15, 2023
Are you happy with your Artificial Urinary Sphincter?
Has anyone here had the above procedure done and if so are you happy with it. The Urologist is recommending it for my 80 yr...
Support Group: Prostate Cancer
Last active: Nov 25, 2025
Artificial urinary sphincter - not a rave review
This thing was activated 2 days ago. Does it take getting used to? I've been reading how it takes 2 or 3 pumps to work...
Support Group: Prostate Cancer
Last active: Jul 28, 2025
Healing process following a urinary sling and penile implant
(Non-Mayo Clinic surgery> Two weeks ago I had a urinary sling and penile implant inserted post three-year robotic prostatectomy. While my surgeon assures me all...
Support Group: Prostate Cancer
Last active: 3 days ago
Urinary issue after a year of no issues for 6 months
I was surprised after no issues for six months now I have to be careful at night is this unusual, also on another subject am...
Support Group: Prostate Cancer
Last active: Aug 12, 2025
UTI (urinary tract infection) and prostate cancer
Has any one developed a UTI from the removal of the prostate? I m set to have my prostate removed on 2/15/24. I developed a...
Support Group: Prostate Cancer
Last active: Feb 23 6:21am
Recent, occasional night time urinary incontinence.
In the past several months I have had an occasional shock waking up wet. I don't understand why or what could be the cause. I...
Support Group: Prostate Cancer
Last active: May 24, 2023
Urinary Retention after Robotic assisted Prostatectomy
Is anyone experiencing recurring urinary retention and pain in the urethra post Robotic assisted nerve sparing Radical Prostatectomy? After my husbands initial surgery he was...
Support Group: Prostate Cancer
Last active: Nov 19, 2022
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....
Support Group: Prostate Cancer
Last active: Jan 27 6:52am
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...
Support Group: Prostate Cancer
Last active: Aug 3, 2025
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....
Support Group: Prostate Cancer
Last active: Feb 26 12:56pm
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...
Support Group: Prostate Cancer
Last active: Jul 5, 2025
Experiences with alcohol use after regaining urinary continence
After much contemplation I have surgery scheduled in a little over a week. I understand that there will be a period of time to regain...
Support Group: Prostate Cancer
Last active: Aug 23, 2025
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...
Support Group: Prostate Cancer
Last active: Jan 12 9:35am
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...
Support Group: Prostate Cancer
Last active: Jul 26, 2025