Please also see Ed's AdVance Male Sling Procedure ...
I haven't posted anything since my successful sling surgery, September of last year. I've been busy having two hip replacements. But that doesn't mean that I'd forgotten about my cancer. I just got...
My Doc did every 3 months for year 1, then every 6 months for year 2, then every year thereafter. Ed...
Please see my thread " Ed's AdVance Male Sling Procedure " started 9-4-08. Ed...
It's now been 4 months since my sling operation, and I'm still dry. If you read earlier postings on this thread, you'll see my docs name and location. If you're really interested in coming to...
To be on the safe side, have them show you how to self - cath. I went thru a similar problem as you, but not as long. The Self- cath gave me the confidence not to have to worry about going to...
PS If you're dry overnight, it's usually an indicator that you'll be dry sooner or later. Ed...
9 weeks is still very, very early. Are you sure you're doing your Kegels correctly. Your doc can give you a referral to a biofeedback therapist who will train you to do kegels correctly. In addition,...
I had the biofeedback done about a year after surgery. At this time, I was using about 3 pads/day. It's a little embarrassing given that they put a couple of sensors very close to your anus, but it...
I've written extensively about my personal experiences with the AdVance Male Sling. See Ed's AdVance Male Sling Procedure See also Skydaver's posts on the same subject. In summary, it worked for me,...
Just to finish off the thread I started 2 months ago. I'm now almost 8 weeks after Advance Male Sling surgery and I am totally dry. I don't wear pads any longer and have been off restrictions for...
You may have to fill out a short questionnaire with questions about ED and incontinence, eg can you get it up, for how long etc. and how many pads are you using. I get one every time I go. Also, you...
I agree with what's been said. The 3 pads/day after less than 2 months is about normal, but he should start on something for the ED. I was on a daily Viagra (for 2 weeks) after the first month. I...
Just a couple of things that haven't been mentioned: Get a second opinion on the biopsy. Have your Uro send the slides off to an independent lab. I used John's Hopkins, but there are many others....
I felt very gassy the first couple of days from the gas they blow into to you to allow them to see better. Too much fiber the first couple of days just made it worse. As far as the drink is...
Here's mine. Ed...
For most men who post on this site, 15 grams/day is practically dry. I've just passed my 2nd anniversary from DaVinci. After the first year, I started weighing every day hoping I could see a downward...
Wow! That's great! Golf is the thing that used to make me leak the most. I still have another 2 weeks before I can exercise, although I think our golf season is just about over. Other than that, I'm...
First, I hope you realize how lucky you and hubby are to be dry after only 5 weeks and apparently getting at least some unaided erections. Most men are in considerably worse shape. It sounds to me...
SkyDaver and Mrs. D, Did your doctor put any restrictions on how soon you could start sexual activity of any kind, after surgery? Ed...
Mrs D, I'm so glad things worked out so well for your husband. Was his doctor implying that as time goes on and swelling goes down, that leakage is likely to get worse than it was right after...
SkyDaver, Things are going well! I've been able to void without the catheter for the last two days. Still have frequency issues, going every 1 1/2 hours during the day and up twice at night (I was...
It seems like too much of a coincidence the we should both have similar side effects after the operation. Has anyone else out there experienced similar symptoms after sling surgery? I.e strong urges...
SkyDaver, For my last voiding test, I got out what they put in. But that's unusual since with the previous tests I was retaining at least 100ml. I'm not out of the woods, but I'm a lot better than 2...
Hi forum junkie, I think your husband's doing well after 3 weeks. My doc had me on Viagra every day for two weeks starting week three. ( 100mg per day or 50 mg per day for four weeks).He said even if...
I went for another voiding test, today, Tuesday, Sept 16. This was the best test so far, voiding out 250 ml after a 250 ml infusion. I finally saw the uro who suggested self-catheterization. So far,...
That's great news. It looks like you didn't break the record, so there's hope for me, also. I see the Uro on Tuesday. Congratulations! Ed...
Yes, I agree. I suggested it on this visit, but the nurse was hesitant until the Doc returns Tues. Ed...
I went in for another voiding test, today. It seemed like it was going to be good, until it wasn't. Once again, the nurse infused 300ml of liquid into my bladder and I drank lots of water. I was able...
Dave, I see my Uro again, tomorrow. If I still can't void, would you opt for self catheterization instead of the in-dwelling catheter I have now? How difficult is it to do? Painful? Do you need to be...
Dave, Wow, that's great news. But it's not even 3 weeks. How does he know everything's knitted properly, internally? I do another voiding test on Thursday. I think it's gonna be a way of life for...
KW, Thanks for the kind words, but I don't know if the sling is working yet. I've had an indwelling catheter in me 24/7 except for the brief voiding test, so I really don't know yet, if I'm dry. Ed...
Dave, Do you mean that you have about 100ml retention after voiding on your own or after self-catheterization? Ed...
I saw the urinary nurse today ( Doc's out of town) to get the catheter removed. Unfortunately it's still in. This is my third day since surgery. She did a void test by infusing 120 ml of liquid into...
Dave, As you may have read from my post, I was unable to void immediately after my sling surgery, Friday. Unfortunately,I went through a urinary void test today, and I still cannot void. I'll put...
Well,I had the Advance Male Sling procedure yesterday, 9-05-08. I was scheduled to go into the OR at 11:30 AM, but they didn't take me till 1:30, and it was almost 10:00 PM before I was sent home....
Well, my AdVance Male Sling surgery is scheduled for tomorrow, 9-05-08, at 11:30 AM at Strong Memorial Hospital in Rochester, NY by Dr. Robert Mayer. Of course, after reading Skydaver's Journey, I'm...
Skydaver, I'm so relieved that you're starting to be able to void; relieved for both you and me, as I'm 6 days away from getting my sling done. My wife and I read everyone of your recent posts. I've...
SkyDaver, Best of luck on the procedure! What a coincidence that you were born at Strong. I'm a native of Brooklyn, but I've been in Rochester over 40 years. I graph using a 7 day moving average....
I'm having my AMSling done on Sept 5. I'll start a new thread afterwards and let you know how I make out. Don't forget the webcast, Thursday at 3:00 EST of the AMS procedure. (See my previous post) Ed...
There will be a webcast of the Advance Male Sling surgery on Aug21, 2008 (EDT) at 3:00 PM. Use this link http://www.or-live.com/sentara/2236/ Ed...
Hi Jeri, Other meds can also cause temporary ED. eg I briefly went on Imiprimine for incontinence, but immediately discovered no more erections. Stopping it allowed erections to return. Is he taking...
Pam, I've had 2 Cystoscopys and it's not really very traumatic. It takes only a few minutes and with the local anesthetic that's used, it's not really painful. They gave me a Cipro just before the...
Thanks Sarge, That sounds great! Are you still wearing any pads as a precaution? Did you need to take prescript ion pain killers early on? Ed...
SkyDaver, Thanks for the web sites on the Advance Male Sling (AMS). I have seen then they are excellent, but perhaps somewhat biased. Unfortunately, I've only been able to find a couple of other...
Sarge, It's been almost 6 weeks since you had the Advance Male Sling installed. How experienced with the procedure was your surgeon? Are you still dry? I've heard that you should take it easy for 4...