Mayo Kegel Instructions

[HighlanderCFH]

Hi hag,

Nope, I never asked the doctor why it does not matter. Could be that everything, including the sphincter muscles, is kind of set back to "base conditioning" from the surgery & it would be like starting all over again, so it doesn't really matter. He seemed to be saying that it doesn't hurt to do them pre-surgery, but that it will not really offer any extra benefits.

I know that's about as clear as mud. LOL

[Consult1]

My doctor agrees with Mayo post-surgery. He told me trying to incorporate kegles as you move about is the way to go and do a few for practice as long as you don't tire and start leaking at night. Makes a lot of sense.

[Another]

Start your kegels at least 4 weeks prior to surgery. This is recommended almost universally for obvious reasons.