Hello to all

I have been a frequent observer of this forum since my world was turned upside down early in 2010 with the news from my biopsy that cancer cells were present.  Like many of you here I was in a state of termoil, confusion, and frustration after the news.  I was totally caught off guard.  For the past several years I had problems with BPH and an occasional infection down there somewhere.  After struggling with the issue for about 30 days and weighing my options I decided to have my prostate removed via DaVinci Robotic Surgery.  Fortunately all went well.  All in all I am doing very well.  My main issue is I am still leaking.  At 8 months I still have hope, but the days are clicking by.  I am dry at night and do not leak when sitting down.  I do leak when I am up and around.  I want to say a big THANK YOU to all who have posted their journey.  I OFTEN get encouragement when I read about one of you who took a long time to get dry or Mr. Woody returned (but you hung in there and you did).  Hang in there guys!!!!  There is always hope!!!!!

I'm also a long-term leaker, and it will likely remain that way after my adjuvant radiation. At 14 months out from DaVinci, I still use at least 1, sometimes 2 or 3 pads a day, but I did leak badly the first 5 months.

Don't give up (I haven't). Keep doing the kegels.