9 weeks post op

jhagerup

An update. My DaVinci was Oct 19, so I'm 9 weeks post op.

Overall, I'm extremely happy. I feel completely able to do just about anything (although I'm a bit out of shape). I can pee faster than my 22 year old son (it's almost scary the force that comes out with the prostate gone). I have to be careful that I don't splash too much, or clean up if I do. I'm fully continent (never had to wear diapers from day 1 - only a few pads). My PSA is undetectable. For some reason, removal of the prostate cleared up a nagging nerve issue related to hernia surgery a few years ago. And it's almost Christmas!

OK, one down side that I completely expected - ED is fully in force. We've tried several remedies (Cialis and the pump so far). Cialis isn't working at all, and the pump works to about a 50% level I would say. I have all of the equipment for injections, and I will try that next, although, I have to say, it's not my favorite thing to do.

Overall, I'm blessed. Thanks for your support and prayers.
Merry Christmas to all.

Jim

WHW

Congrats Jim
Jim,

Glad to here that things are going well for you. I had my surgery about a month before yours and am following along the same track as you. No incontinence from day 1 and still dealing with the ED.

Although I have added a new wrinkle, that of having IG/IMRT Radiation Therapy. Seems like some of the little boogers escaped before the surgery and we have to kill them off.

You are a better man than I though. I am not even considering the injection route at this time. It is statistically shown that the ED can take anywhere up to a year to resolve and I am going to give it the time before I think about needles and my nether regions.

Bless you and your family and continued great recovery to you,

Sonny

jhagerup

WHW said:

Congrats Jim
Jim,

Glad to here that things are going well for you. I had my surgery about a month before yours and am following along the same track as you. No incontinence from day 1 and still dealing with the ED.

Although I have added a new wrinkle, that of having IG/IMRT Radiation Therapy. Seems like some of the little boogers escaped before the surgery and we have to kill them off.

You are a better man than I though. I am not even considering the injection route at this time. It is statistically shown that the ED can take anywhere up to a year to resolve and I am going to give it the time before I think about needles and my nether regions.

Bless you and your family and continued great recovery to you,

Sonny

Blessings
Sonny - I followed your radiation journey on line. Sorry that happened to you, but I would imagine you've read the studies and found that it's ultimately successful. Prayers are with you as you go forward.

I've done the needle twice. Haven't found the right dosage - it hasn't worked yet. Problem is, if you overdo it you might have to go to ER and get the blood drained. He other potential complication is priaprism I guess.

Guess I just need to be more patient.

Jim