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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
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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
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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
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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: Jul 20 10:42am
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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....
Support Group: Prostate Cancer
Last active: Jan 27 6:52am
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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...
Support Group: Prostate Cancer
Last active: Jul 14 11:07am
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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...
Support Group: Prostate Cancer
Last active: Jan 5 7:06pm
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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
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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: May 28 8:04am
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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