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New way to do Kegel's ????

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Frank1205
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Joined : Feb 2008
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Posted 4/4/2008 7:16 PM (GMT -7)
Hey how about this friends. Has anyone else heard of this????????????????

I am leaking as you would expect and my Doc today says there is a new way he wants me to try doing my kegels.

Please dont take this as a recomedation for I am trying it tonight first time.

stop liquids in the evening at around 800 or 900.

tighten kegel and hold for 3-4 minutes no longer.  Release for same time and start with 5 reps and build to 10.

I will let you know how it goes.

Frank

 

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Tony Crispino
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Posted 4/4/2008 11:01 PM (GMT -7)
New stuff for me Frank,
But give it a shot. It may work great. Get well and heal that surgery. My prayers for that first PSA..

Tony
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mlbsm
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Joined : Mar 2008
Posts : 85
Posted 4/5/2008 3:30 AM (GMT -7)
Greetings Frank,

It's a new day.

Since I'm still in staples and my pal the "Pipe", (A size 20 Foley is NOT a catheter)
I am not doing kegels as yet, but I'm interested in how your new method works out for you.

My Dr. never used the term kegels, they liked the term "Pelvic Floor Muscle Exercises" instead. (ML thinks it might be some kind of property rights thing. I don't know.)

In any case, I was taught the old method which was to close and hold for 10 seconds.

Speaking strictly for myself, keeping the back door shut for an extended time after awhile can get pretty tiring and my Dr. said not to "Over due it".

I can't imagine holding 3 or 4 minutes, let me know how it goes, but I would also confirm the treatment plan. Did it come from the bio-feedback Nurse or the Dr.?

Any veterans got any thoughts on this?

See you in the chat room if my computer co-operates.

Billy
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Frank1205
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Posted 4/5/2008 6:49 AM (GMT -7)
Good Mornng Guys,

My wife had told me about these kegels but I waited to confirm with the Doctor.  And yes this is right.  So new I had called his assistant earlier and he did not know of this new method.

I did the regular kegels 150-200 during the day 10/10 and then shut off the water and did the new ones last night.  No difference noted.  I was up 2-3 times to let some water out and still had a very soaked night diaper .  I am one to follow my Doc and do exactly what he says.  So I will keep you informed as to how it goes.

Now another point.  My Doc's ED instructions are now,  after catheter removed, 50 mg Viagra every other day in morning and to go for it manually at first and if possable with partner.  He says the most important thing is to be able to reach orgasm.  Well this morning was my first day.  Very scary,  was afraid of hurthing something but Doc said just dont be acrobatic tongue . I would try this but if I hurt I would stop.  On this matter I believe I got very lucky with things.  I developed a very workable organ and without too much effort yes I did.  It was very different but intense and I had to go lay down.  I quit smoking 2 years ago but if I had one I would have smoked it. I thought ED issues would take a lot longer than 9 days out of surgery.

Doc said the nerves pealed off very nice and went back easy as well.  I am not happy about the positive margin but regardingg ED this guy must be an artist.  I new going in he was very aggresive with continence and ED thats why I picked him.

I hope everyone has a great weekend,  here in Chicago this is our first nice spring weekend.  My son is home from college and I will take advantage of his young muscles.

Frank

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DanmanBob
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Posted 4/5/2008 9:22 AM (GMT -7)

Frank,

Great news on the erection!!

DanMan

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Frank1205
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Posted 4/5/2008 11:02 AM (GMT -7)
DanmanBob,

Thanks for the praise. Let me know your thought process regarding radiation. How is your PSA doing?

Frank
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DanmanBob
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Posted 4/5/2008 2:50 PM (GMT -7)

My PSA was 14 and rising before surgery, then 0.2 five weeks after surgery.

Scheduled for another PSA test April 21.

Doc wants it below 0.1 or I will probably have radiation treatments this summer.

DanMan Bob

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Frank1205
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Posted 4/5/2008 2:55 PM (GMT -7)
I will pray for that test Danman Bob. I guess my first will be early May.

Take care.

Frank
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