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Posted 10/27/2014 2:50 PM (GMT 0)
I had a great week last week, had sex with my wife, my libido felt real high so I "used it so I don't loose it" like my docter said too. I thought I might be starting to get visual or using my imagination erections not sure just felt something. I was convinced I was on my way I have read post from guys on this site that said at one point it was like the light switch went on, I thought last week was my light switch moment. Now as of a few days ago feels like my "boy" is in a coma, the only thing I did was I spent around 40min in the sauna one day and I have always been concerned about the healing nerve getting to hot and because things had almost become natural I definitely tested myself more then I had been. Its times like this I feel like giving up. Has anyone had extreme up and down times. 9 1/2 months out from surgery.
Posted 10/27/2014 4:52 PM (GMT 0)
John – Do Not Get Discouraged.

You have to be patient and keep working at it; remember ED recovery after surgery takes time, up to 2 years (or more). I believe for most guys the recovery is mostly a gradual process. There can be ups and downs; also common are instances of reaching a plateau and seemingly stagnating, before moving forward again. I have heard about light switch events, so they do happen, but they are the exception not the rule. The fact that you had success with your wife is a great sign for you, especially at 9.5 months.

Question for you: are you taking any meds to aid in your recovery? Does your uro have you on a penile rehab program? Your nerves were traumatized during surgery and need time to heal. During this 18 to 24 month period, you need to have erections to keep the erectile tissue healthy. Meds can help you to have these erections to keep your “boy” fit while you wait for the nerves to wake up. The longer you go without erections after surgery, the more likely you are to suffer permanent erectile tissue damage, called atrophy. So keep at it and don’t give up hope.

Best of luck to you -- Tigerfan
Posted 10/27/2014 4:54 PM (GMT 0)
9 1/2 mos is still rather early to give up. I was 2 1/2 years, tho older than you. I was one who used the light switch metaphor. At 5 years it continues to improve. I do need the blue diamond and it is my best friend. Well it is blue, and not pink…..
Posted 10/27/2014 4:57 PM (GMT 0)
what goes up will come down.

but it will go up again. Yeah, it happens. Good weeks, bad weeks.

Get yourself a supply of the pills - nothing wrong with a little help once in awhile. And 9 months isn't that far out for full recovery. Some guys take a couple of years.

Hang in there, something is bound to come up sooner or later.
Andrew
Posted 10/27/2014 5:05 PM (GMT 0)
I definitely have had some ups and downs. Things improved somewhat quickly in July and August when I re-started testosterone. Then, things leveled off or even went backwards a bit.

Earlier this month, by using an offshore pharmacy, I switched to 10mg of Cialis daily instead of 5. Since then, things have improved again. But I imagine that will level off again and then I'll see incremental improvements at best.

At just short of 10 months, I'm relatively happy with where I am at the moment, but I still certainly want to see more improvement in the coming months. I'd love to get to the point where I can throw the Trimix in the garbage can.



Damon
Posted 10/27/2014 5:13 PM (GMT 0)
Tigerfan, yes I take suldenfi 80 mg a couple of times a week and 20mg the other daysor nights for nocturnal erections. I had a couple of rigid nocturnal erections last week that's why I was sure I was over the hump. I guess I'm bummed because everything went so well last week. Got a lot to be happy for so I'll just keep my head up (hopefully) LOL and wait. THANKS FOR EVERYONES RESPONSES
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