Holy cow! After reading this old post from "Father of Two", I'm really questioning if I want to go the "injection route". After many frustrating years of battling ED, I decided to take the first step...
Hi there, It's been awhile since I've posted. I had robotic surgery back in 2008 and so far I'm still a member of the "Zero Club"!!! My posting today is about ED. After years of taking the "pills",...
Fancy, First, let me welcome you to the best site to get info/advice from fellow "affectees". After my procedure (robotic surgery), the folks on this site were very helpful. Second, you have to make...
To my "brothers-in-arms", It always makes me smile when I read about another new member to the Zero Club. I've been 3+ years as a member, and hope to continue to be. As we all know, it gets a little...
COOL!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Another member!!!!!!!!! Did you put on bet on zero at the roulette table??...
I had robotic surgery over 2 yrs ago. Spent one night in the hospital. Went home the next day with a supply of meds for pain, but I didn't need to take them. I had very little pain from the surgery...
As a few other folks have stated, it sounds like your uro is a jerk. When my uro diagnosed me, he was very open to explaining my options, and he explicitly said he had no issue if I decided to have...
I believe it depends on the doctor. I've had three of them done - all by different docs. The last two were not that bad. It wasn't fun, but it was tolerable. The first one.......it was pure HELL!...
YEAH!!! Another [b]ZERO CLUB member!!!!!! [img]/community/emoticons/smile.gif /community/emoticons/smile.gif /community/emoticons/smile.gif Congrats to you! Keep 'em coming!...
As you can see, there are different opinions about Kegels. But being that it doesn't cost you anything, doesn't hurt, and only takes a few seconds each time you do them, I would suggest that your...
Rick, Congrats on a successful surgery! The key word for you to remember now is "patience". The body needs time to heal and adjust, so be patient and don't overdo it!...
Hi folks, Just wanted to drop a line to tell you that I'm still a member of the "ZERO CLUB"! Had my 2nd PSA post-op appt., and the results were what I wanted to hear! Continence is coming back (no...
You guys really have my sympathy! I had my "buddy" in for only 9 days - and I thought that was bad!!! I hated every stinking minute it was in. Best time was when I took a shower, because it gave my...
/community/emoticons/yeah.gif "Biker is a ZERO"...."Biker is a ZERO" /community/emoticons/yeah.gif Man, I love to hear that kind of news! Congrats to you! Keep 'em coming!!!...
aceguy, I guess your decision on getting the biopsy depends on whether you care to find out if you might have PCa. Since you've been getting your PSA and DRE's done, I would have to assume that you...
Rick, about your question whether the doc would get made at you if you wanted a 2nd opinion........my response would be, "who cares?". This is YOUR life......you get as many opinions that you want. I...
I agree. The ED meds will cause flushing (which is a normal side-effect) - this include Viagra and Cialis (I never tried Levitra)....
Jeff, I totally agree with biker90's comments. For now, try not to even think about the surgery (I know "easier said than done"). There's no need to get yourself needlessly upset - feel positive and...
I am Catholic and have to admit that I don't understand the concerns. Having IC is just one way to share intimacy. There are other ways. I'm sure the folks who have offered to chat with you off-line...
Bob, that's great news! Always like to hear about another member of the "ZERO CLUB"!!! /community/emoticons/yeah.gif ...
I've always said, "do your research, talk to people, then you decide what treatment is right for you". For some, the treatment could be waiting, hormones, radiation, surgery, or diet. In my case, the...
Interesting idea. Please include me, Hatfield, PA....
Welcome to the "love/hate" club. Although you'll hate the reason that brought you to this site, you'll love the encouragement and information that these folks will bring you. My advice on what option...
GREAT! Another ZERO on a test! Keep em coming!!!!!!!!! /community/emoticons/yeah.gif ...
Welcome to the "ZERO CLUB"!!! The one test in life where you always hope to get a 0! Good job!!!!...
The common word that you will hear (see?) around here is "patience". Although DaVinci has great short-term benefits where you feel like you're ready to be your "old self" again, the reality is that...
Patience, my dear friend.......patience! That's the one word you have to remember. Try telling a guy he's not allowed to lift anything over 10 lbs...Yeah, RIGHT! You'd be amazed how much things...
Excellent news! I have 2 words to offer to you...rest and patience. These are the keys to your recovering....
Hi Tony, I just read the post in question, and I don't see a need for you to apologize. Sometimes people need that little "slap on the wrist" to remind them what this forum is about . Because of the...
I'm a zero ! I'm a zero !! Just had my 1st PSA post-op appt and the results were <0.1 (undetectable)! First time in my life that I was actually looking forward to getting a zero in a test!...
No vasectomy here. My wife had her tubes tied after the birth of our 2nd child (18 yrs ago). Phiilysub...
It is a very difficult decision, but one that only you can make. In my case, because the PCa wasn't very aggressive and considering my age, I chose surgery. Initially, I was opting towards radiation,...
Please...I beg of you - whatever you do, don't refer to "that word" as the "M" word!! I'm up to my eyeballs with the PC group (and I don't mean prostate cancer) where you can't say anything and it...
I've been in the Information Technology field for the past 32 years (wearing many different hats and fulfilling many different roles). Phillysub /community/emoticons/devil.gif ...
It's always great to hear this kind of news. Congratulations!!!! Phillysub /community/emoticons/tongue.gif ...
Anytime you hear this type of news, it is truly sad. My prayers to the Masten family. Phillysub /community/emoticons/confused.gif ...
Take a deep breath...relax. A little bit of blood (including clots) in the urine is typical after surgery. /community/emoticons/yeah.gif Phillysub...
Bluenose, Out of all of the decisions that I've had to make concerning my PCa, the best was to find (and join) this site. You'll find many words of encouragement and advice here. As far as your...
My suggestion: try not to dwell about it and have a positve outlook it. Hey! he's gonna kick cancer's butt! He'll have plenty to think about and will probably have plenty of questions during his...
Hi Cindy, Tell Kent that he needs to remember one word, "patience". I am 4 months post-op, and incontinence has been fairly steady with one pad per day. Impotence has just recently improved. I try to...
I can only agree with the prior replies. Believe it or not, you need to look at the positive side of this: 1) you've been diagnosed with a disease that statistically has a high-cure rate.....to this...
You need to realize that it is a "numbers" game and you're really relying on statistics and percentages. Nothing will be "relatively" certain until the final pathology report and PSA follow-up...
I started getting DRE and PSA tests back when I was 37.......this was due to symptoms caused by BPH. My primary physician first suspected PC from an "age-related, accelerated" PSA over a two year...
Oh yes, saying "Goodbye to my old friend, "Mr Catheter". This was one of my highlights of the whole experience. Very little discomfort when they took it out, and it felt like I was given my freedom....
My prayers to Wes and all others who lost this battle. /community/emoticons/confused.gif God bless....
Excellent news on your successful surgery!!!! /community/emoticons/yeah.gif Now comes the time where you really need patience - the recovery. Remember it gets better as time goes on - especially with...
Yeh!!!!! Another continuing member of the "ZERO CLUB"!! I hope to join this club on the first week of May (my 1st 3 month PSA check)....
Bob, Take a deep breath and don't worry about it. Two things to remember, 1) after the surgery, you will hopefully be "PC-free"! 2) once you are in "recovery-mode", please don't hesitate to ask...
I don't live in a small town, but I had the same concerns. The only folks who really knew where my boss, wife and kids. In work, I only told folks that I was going to be on medical leave. Outside of...
Ben, Excellent detailed posting! This should be helpful to all. Greenacres: as soon as I had my 1st post-op appt (9 days after surgery), my surgeon told me to strive for 100 kegels a day! I know that...