It took me about 10 weeks to become fully continent, and I did it without doing any kegels. I think that my surgeon is the exception in the fact that he specifically told me not to do any kegels. I...
Sitting was a little uncomfortable to start. I found that I rode a little side-saddle, letting the pressure point be on one cheek rather than in the middle. The first rides were not long, maybe 30-45...
Fatcat, Like others have said, you'll breeze through the surgery and be back on the bike very soon. I had my surgery on 11/29/07 and was back riding the Goldwing trike in 6 weeks. If the weather had...
Since my surgeon's strategy for dealing with incontinence seems to be a little different than the norm, I thought that it might be beneficial to post his method and my results to date. I am by no...
RTR, I am glad to hear that you got the catheter out today. I also experienced a "pinprick" sensation (near the tip) prior to catheter removal and for a couple of days post catheter removal. That...
I checked with the doctor today, and he changed the dosage to 50mg. I took one earlier and have not have the blue vision reaction....
I am finding that the battle to regain continence is much like having the catheter in; it occupies my every thought. I am constantly thinking about keeping the valve closed, especially when standing....
I took my first 100 mg Viagra tablet yesterday and experienced the "blue vision" side effect. I am supposed to take one tablet every other day for the first month. I thought that I would call my...
Today, my 8th day post surgery, my catheter was removed. A number of people on this board had described the process well, so I knew what to expect. There was no real pain, just a little stinging when...
Congratulations on another milestone. I am supposed to get mine out on Friday, and I am ready. I feel that the catheter has been the toughest part of all that I have been through to date. I am overly...
RTR, Today was Day 5 for me, and it was definitely better than yesterday. I didn't have very much energy at all yesterday, but I did try to be as active as I could. I think that you and I probably...
I am glad that you asked the question. I am supposed to get mine out in 4 days, and this has been a big unknown and area of concern for me. I wasn't sure if I wanted to know the answer for fear that...
I had robotic surgery Thursday, 11/29 and I believe that all is going well. My surgery was scheduled for noon, but I did not go into the operating room until about 1:30 pm. The nurse had me walking...
RTR, My surgery is scheduled for 24 hours after yours, and I have shared your thoughts. I am definitely not looking forward to the surgery, but I am getting really anxious to having it over with so...
Thanks for the input. I decided to go with the more experienced surgeon and not worry about the cost difference. I feel good about my decision and have confidence in the surgeon that I chose. Just...
I am struggling with a decision and need your input. I am scheduled for DaVinci on 11/29/07 with a surgeon that has done 900+ DaVinci's. He does not accept insurance. I have today been "penciled in"...
The book is still available. I feel sure that there is someone out there that needs it, but I have had no requests for it yet. Thanks Lee & Buddy for your kind words. Surgery is just 20 days away. I...
I bought a used first edition of Dr. Walsh's "Guide To Surviving Prostate Cancer" and later bought a new second edition to make sure that I had the latest information available. I read the 2nd...
My Da Vinci surgery is scheduled for 11/29/07, so I have less than a month to get ready. I have started walking to try to get in a little better shape, but I am wondering what else I should be doing...
I am trying to make an educated decision on treatment options, and sometimes I feel that the more I read, the more confused I get. I know that there are short term benefits of the Da Vinci surgery...
I want to thank everyone for your support and for all of the responses to my first post. I am mentally moving myself towards no additional biopsies, and just having the prostate removed. I was able...
I have been reading posts on many forums for days as I have tried to get a handle on what is ahead for me. This board obviously has many caring people that provide a valuable service to those like...