erections after davinci

shocked said:

erection after davinci
thanks for response. he told me in my meeting 2 weeks after surgery that I should concentrate on continence first and then work on erection return which he said can take up to 6 months. He has given me scrip for viagra which I can start taking a quarter pill at a time slowly for the 1st few months and working up to more if necessary later. I read a post on one board and it talked about one guy having erections right away and since I was great before I almost felt as though I was not right for not having any feeling of arousal right now. but..................

ezra99 said:

Viagra
Just wanted to share my "stupid moment". I was given Viagra at 6 weeks. Having heard the ads I asked the MD "What happens if I get an erection that last more the 4 hours?" He smiled and said "You don't have to worry about that".

Anyway, give it time. It took me 4 months to have a decent "chub". By 5 months usable and by 6 months near normal. That was about the time I would occasional have a spontaneous erection when sleeping. I've stopped taking anything now at 8 months.

chitown said:

Thanks for sharing this Ezra
My doc also told me 6 months to start feeling normal and at 10 months to being normal. He also suggest to use pump which I have not used based on advise from many folks who have had the surgery. I am 3.5 months out of surgery. The erection recovery is very uneven...like any surgery the recovery is non-linear. My doc also wants me to use MUSE or Triminx injection to give the muscle and blood flow and real work-out couple of times a week. I have used .15 Trimix and its gives me blue steel for nearly a hour.

But hearing your timeline, I am very encouraged. Thx for sharing it. Will welcome any other tips and techniques.

mrspjd said:

kudos
Ezra,
Apparently you have overcome your fear of being clobbered, and that's a good thing, as your sense of humor as well as your determination in dealing with a "touchy" subject makes for a light-hearted, but informative post. Kudos to you for having the courage to share your statement: "I don't think that it defines me as a man." In the case of my husband, he too, feels as you do, and from my perspective as a woman, the ability or inability to perform in the bedroom does not define him or make him any less (or more) of a man. His character, physical and emotional strength, positive attitude, kindness & willingness to give to others, passion for life, are what define him as a man, a husband, and a father. He is my hero and an inspiration & role model for our three adult sons.

mrshisname said:

hubbie
My hubbie had his davinci april 27. He is 52 years old.
His recovery as far as continence has been slow but steady. He finally quit wearing pads about 2 weeks ago, probably could have stopped sooner but wanted the security (I don't blame him). He will still occasionally have a couple of drops come out with getting up and down but they are few and far between. By the way, his doc put in a sling during the procedure and I don't know if that had anything to do with his success, but he is pretty much dry.
As far as the erection department, recovery there has been more slow but pretty much steady. I've been his biggest cheerleader but also like another lady posted, his ability to have an erection is not what defines him whatsoever. It is HIM I love not his penis!! Well, I love his penis too but with or without it I love my hubby!! lol
Anyway, he had had a steady 'diet' of cialis and viagra (he started with cialis, tried viagra, and is now back to cialis again). His erections are not usable but we both have of late noticed a sure but steady improvement. A little wifely love and some creative thinking have gotten him many an orgasm. I was fascinated that (and I am a registered nurse, mind you) a man can have an orgasm without an erection. That is awesome! My main concern for him was his satisfaction - Lord knows there are many ways he can satisfy me and not just with his penis. We have a great sex life despite the lack of full Woody!

Little by little, there are changes going on. He can get to about 60% of his old erection now with a full Viagra or Cialis an hour or so before hand. In the last month there has really been a change. The urologist said he could keep gaining function for the next several years! So we are in no hurry but we just keep exercising. Yes, it is a muscle and needs exercise. He uses the pump every day after his shower as well. Some men don't like it but Jesse is convinced it has had a lot to do with his recovery as well.
I'm rambling here, but just wanted to share our experience so others could be encouraged. He was a little discouraged here and there the last few months but the progress has been pretty steady.

stepjnsj said:

erections after davinci
My doctor had recommened that i use this new device called ErecAid that uses vacuum therapy and so far I have not gotten the devioce back as of yet, but my insurance seems to going to pay for most of it. I have not used anything like this before because I have never had a problem before is there anyone here that have possibly used this device before and how were the results. So good luck and if I am thinking about geting some viagra from my doc tpo see if that helps sooms after my incontenence problem is under control first.

mtguy said:

Starting ED therapy soon
My operation was Oct 6 for the prostatectomy but had another surgery on Oct 13 for internal bleeding (blood thinner issues for me). Have regained 99% contenance with catheter out for two weeks now and happy with that progress. Now comes the ED.

We got very little instruction/advice but what we did get was to start with 25mg twice a week. She gave us 4 50mg samples to start with. She said use visual stimulation as well to help. I asked why Viagra over Cialis and they said they like to start with Viagra as a base line.

Wondering what to expect the first time out with the pill? I know everyone is different but wondering what various experiences have been with the first few times. Have never taken it before and had no problems prior to surgery. In fact, the surgeon said I had impressive nerve bundles and a nice layer of fatty tissue around them that allowed separation from the prostate easily so I have my fingers crossed that success will come over time.

Kongo said:

mrspjd
Thank you for your post. Your perspective as a spouse and mother in defining what is really important in a relationship was very insightful to me and it is a good reminder for many men about what, at the end of the day, is most important. Obviously it is a "touchy" subject for many men and for those who undergo a change in their previous image of themselves either through injury, age, or treatment should be gladdened to know there are caring, loving, and insightful women such as yourself. Best to you.