two years later...the journey still unfolding

Hi Guys,

Sorry I havent spent  much time here for what seems like an age. I think last time I posted something was a cry for help?

I can say to anyone who is here for the first time that from the time of my diagnosis to post surgery this site became one of the most important resources I had at hand. The opportunity to read, write and share experiences is vital...make sure you keep coming back.

Things do begin to turn around, life takes on new directions...

I had a disasterous 15 months from the period six months out from surgery - financial and personal. Neglected my health and self. (Stopped doing pelvic floor exercises - DO SO AT YOUR PERIL!!! I'm working my way back, but the ability to hold just slips away from you, so keep them up).

Then somehow, things started to fall into place. Business took off, a son came to live with me...an absolutely disasterous relationship ended and a new one began.

This was probably the last piece of athe puzzle. Started an intimate relationship about month ago, after an absolutely disasterous one (this ended three months before and had basically shredded 15 months of my life). I had given up on being capable of what I believed was 'normal' sexual activity...gave up on injections, pills etc... everything was too hard.

Anyway, it's been a breath of fresh air. Everything falling into place.

Been using trimax (injections) twice a week, great results. The key though has been the intimacy, the sex a bonus.

In June just gone I had my first morning 'woody' in two years. Woke up, there it was...

Used half a 'viagra' 100mg last weekend, good results with penetration. Next morning, about five hours later, a 'woody'. Still using injections.

I suppose school's out on the final results, but the journey is the most important thing. Never forget that everything that's going on around you affects your capacity to deal with PC and its aftermath. Keep all in perspective.

I had neglected bloods, have my first in a year tomorrow. Here's hoping. :)

Anyway, to one and all, thanks for simply being around and the space to write this...

John

Nice story. Life is a never ending rollercoaster..

JOHN - congrats on holding on and being able to see ... the light at the end of the tunnel / the forest for the trees... and turn your life around -depression and self-neglect are not topics often covered here at HW - it is still part of a shame cycle we inherit from society and our upbringing.
-here's to a good PSA reading - to continued growth and enjoyment with your new relationship - to a more secure sense of family and contentment.
-all the best.
hugs
BRONSON

Hi John,

Congrats on getting yourself together and go on with life. You're way to young to give up on it and you have many things to live for. Thanks for sharing. Sure hope that the next PSA test will add to your encouraging journey.

All the best you.

Mag

John,

Thanks for the nice report. I hope things continue to go well, from now on.

Barry

shot in a new post.

bloods all clear..<.01. phew.