prostatectomy kegels

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1 week after prostatectomy. Pathology shows "no cancer" after surgery.
I find ALL text about feedback on kegel exercises unclear.
What are signs that your kegels are being done correctly?
What is this about "cutting off flow during urination is good or bad or meaningless"? I see conflicting opinions.
What is the best indication of progress as a result of doing kegels correctly and faithfully?
What are minimum/maximum times (for instance, 3 weeks after catheter removal) to look for signs of success or signs of going in the right direction?

 

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Frencho-- thank you for reaching out. Congratulations on the 'no cancer' diagnosis!

Our best advice on ensuring that you're practicing kegels correctly is working with Physical Therapist 1:1 for at least one session.

We also have a video on 'how to' for kegels that should answer some of your consistency/process questions, but do still encourage working with a professional in tandem with at home practice until you get the hang of it.

Biofeedback is also a good option for muscle responsiveness so you can learn exactly if what you're doing is right.

Our video can be found here (with female/male anatomy): http://www.nafc.org/learning-library-1/2015/1/29/pelvic-muscle-exercises-kegels

Our latest blog post on biofeedback can be read here: http://www.nafc.org/nurse-blog/2015/7/9/what-is-biofeedback?rq=biofeedback