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Posted 7/29/2008 5:16 PM (GMT 0)

Hello all,

I had an open prostatectomy on 6/13/2008. My doctor says I'm doing pretty well. But I have the typical problems with incontinence and lack of erections. I'm focused on the incontinence right now. I'm using two pads per day, which I think is pretty good at this point. I joined this forum mainly to have a chance to relate to people who are going through (or have gone through) the same process. It's pretty frustrating as you all know.

I'm doing Kegels (5 sets of 10) each day and trying to maintain a positive attitude.

My heart goes out to all of you in similar situations.

Signing off for now.

Posted 7/29/2008 5:47 PM (GMT 0)
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Posted 7/29/2008 5:49 PM (GMT 0)
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Posted 7/29/2008 6:57 PM (GMT 0)
DooWopNow - gotta love the user name. Only an old crowd like we have here can really appreciate it ;-)

Welcome to the site.
Posted 7/29/2008 7:05 PM (GMT 0)
Hey at only two pads a day you are doing great. Shouldn't be long before you will be free of the hassle. I had my surgery back in March and told the doc my primary concern was being continent. Now that I am continent I find that ED has taken on a whole new significance! Funny how quick a priority can change. That positive attitude is a big one. I seem to fluctuate a lot. Nice to be in touch with other people who know how all this feels. Good luck!
Posted 7/29/2008 10:08 PM (GMT 0)
welcome to the club doo wop, which you didn't have to join our party, but hey since you are hear join in and ask questions and if possible have some fun.

peace and love
Dale
Posted 7/29/2008 11:40 PM (GMT 0)
Welcome to HW! Ask away and thanks for sharing!
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