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Posted 3/1/2010 6:07 PM (GMT 0)
Yes, folks, two questions for the price of one. What a deal. And thank goodness for this board!

1) OK, I got my Viagra (generic) from ADC. I still lose some white powder via the pill cutter and so far I've been unable to cut them in exact quarters. But, that's ok I guess. As someone else said, so one day it's a little more and other days a little less. But my questions is this: I've taken it 5 times as of last night. I have noticed nothing. zippo. No effects. No side effects. No nothing. Now, with this low a dosage, SHOULD I notice anything? Do any of you notice anything with just a 25 mg. dose? Also, the main reason for taking this is still to promote healing by increasing the flow of blood into Willy. If I don't notice anything, might it still be working in that sense?

2) I think I'm doing a bit better in the stop-peeing-in-my-pants front. But today is a little worse. Did you all find that improvement was not totally a straight line? In other words, it is not true that each and every day was better than or equal to th day before?

Mel

Posted 3/1/2010 6:15 PM (GMT 0)
I just want to add, speaking of ED:

I'm sure you have all tried choking the chicken in the privacy of your room/shower. I'm trying that, actually first time this morning (I just haven't thought much in those terms until recently). I will say that it FELT VERY GOOD. But there was minimal response but not NO response. So, maybe over time that will improve.

I am awaiting receipt of the pump. I ordered it last week from the same place recommended by James C.

Mel

Posted 3/1/2010 6:20 PM (GMT 0)
Different doctors have different specifics in their sexual function rehabilitation protocols, but most have 2 important steps. (1) Take a PDE-5 inhibitor and (2) work to achieve climax the morning after. You didn't mention step (2), but the idea isn't to wait around for it to happen on it's own.

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addendum:  Just saw your 2nd posting which was posted as I was writing the note above.  You got the idea.

Posted 3/1/2010 6:26 PM (GMT 0)
Mel..........call your doctor and see if he/she will sanction the step up to 50mg. I started at 50, so I can't comment on 25mg---I found that you can easily break the 100mg pill in two without resorting to the splitter. Just grab between two fingers and snap. Usually breaks in half or very close to it. The splitter tends to give you some powder/residue, and i would imagine that the more you split the pill, the more residue and less pill.

Arnie in DE

Posted 3/1/2010 6:26 PM (GMT 0)
1) I was told to take it at night right before bedtime and to not expect anything since I'd be sleeping.
Posted 3/1/2010 6:34 PM (GMT 0)
Arnie:

The pill cutter seems to do very well on the first cut (resulting in 2 50 mg. pills).

It's cutting those half pills that gets messy.

I think ADC sells 25 mg. pills. Perhaps I should have purchased those.

Mel

Posted 3/1/2010 7:07 PM (GMT 0)
Mel, you do understand that the ed pills will not be a magic cure for your problems. Meaning it isn't an aprodesiac (sp), nor will it give you an immediate erection. Just like before surgery, it's effectiveness is dependent on stimulation and being in the mood. Whether it is working for the blood flow and infusion can't be really be felt or measured. You also may be one of the fortunate ones who have no side effects from using it.
Posted 3/1/2010 8:16 PM (GMT 0)
Mel,
Speaking only from my 18 weeks post-DaVinci, incontinence has no straight lines, other than the one to the can.
I seem to have quantum drops, then variation.
Went from 7+ daily down to 4-5 daily (at about 6 weeks out), then started a lot of walking. Back to 7 for a week or so, but then slowly down to 2-3 daily (about 12 weeks out). Hit a streak of 1 pad a day two weeks ago (16 weeks out), but now am back in the 2-3 range, with an occasional 1 per day.
(Not counting the night pad here - have just had three flooded nights post-catheter, but one was last week, so night rules are different for me)

I'm considering this to be progress. It isn't enough to get me ready for radiation, but I'm keeping the fingers crossed and kegels clenched.
Posted 3/1/2010 8:25 PM (GMT 0)
Mel: I sure would ask the Dr. about stepping up to 50mg or even 100 mg for a real test run of that baby!

Good luck. Remember you are very early in the process. Some say their Dr recommended frequent stimulation just the keep the mind set and possibly stimulate the nerves.

I do hope is works for you.,

Jeff T tongue
Posted 3/1/2010 9:16 PM (GMT 0)
Mel,

I am 5 weeks post-op I still fill 3-4 pads per 24 hr. period. Progres is slow and not a straight line. As for Willie, my doc isn't doing anything for the ED until I see him on April 26th. He wants me dry first. He did however, encourage me to ecercise Willie often and that is fun even though Willie remains TOTALLY relaxed.

Len
Posted 3/1/2010 10:03 PM (GMT 0)
Hi Mel,

When I was post-op the Dr had me take 50mg of Viagra every night, then take 100mg when I wanted to try to get an erection

The key thing here is that you still need to get aroused, the Viagra does not do that, it just enables the blood to flow properly

I only feel the congestion side effect when I take the 100mg dosage, not the 50mg.

You may want to check with your Uro on the prospect of taking a higher dose ( 50mg) , you should also check with any Dr that prescribed any High Blood pressure ( if you have that) meds as well

Did your Uro advise you to also take L-Arginine ? If not you may want to ask about that, google "Arginine ED" and you will see a lot of info
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