Jeff, Before I had the Virtue Male Sling installed I had a full battery of Urodynamic tests done. the Final results showed that because of the size of my prostate at 120 gm's, it acted as the...
John, As you have read, I too had this implant 6 weeks ago. I'm sorry to hear that you are going through so much pain. May I ask where and who you had this procedure done by? I have been experiencing...
I had this surgery 5 weeks ago. see my post. http://www.healingwell.com/community/default.aspx?f=35&m=1579846&g=1618750#m1618750 ...
Update: Tuesday will be my One month anniversary of the "Male Virtue Sling Implant". So I thought I would update my progress. I am down to one pad for safety sake. Down from 3-4 full pads per day. I...
Hi all, I'm back ;) The procedure went as planned and I'm still a bit sore after. Mainly my hips feel disjointed and out of place on the right side apparently I was in stirrups and almost upside down...
Hi all, and ty for the replies. I did go in on the 15th and had a Urodynamic test done. The results showed that I had a perfect functioning bladder, But my sphincter was almost non-functional. The Dr...
Good advise, ty AML...
Okay.....I have been lurking and reading about the various incontinence procedures available. In Southern California there are very few doctors that preform the Advance procedure, which is what I had...
Hi Guy's I have been trying to find doctors that do this procedure in my area. May I ask where you both are from? Good luck with both of your recoveries. DRM...
Thanks KW, When I do drink Caffeine its usually one cup and a half of coffee in the morning and one diet Coke in the evening. Then my leakage is 3 to 4 pads a day. The coffee effects me more than the...
Thank you Ohio. I will give them a try. DRM...
I am 2 yrs as of April past my RP surgery. I am still about 1 1/2 to 2 pads per day incontinent. I have decided to try the Ad Vance Male Sling Procedure. My problem is that my urologist only performs...
Well I knew things were to good to be true.... I have been waiting until I had full details before posting this. I had my one year check up on April 17th and for the first time I had a really...
Norskie, At least you have the right mental attitude that is half the battle. Your right about waiting for news after the holidays. This month is my one year anniversary diagnoses, but my wife and I...
Jetman, My insurance pays nothing for ED pills even though my DR prescribed it for post surgery medical necessity, they denied it. So I pay out of pocket for the Cialis at 13.00 per pill. But with...
Hi all, It's been awhile since my last post but have been lurking regularly. I just had my 7 mth PSA visit and it was non-detectable! My incontence verys from 2 soaked pads on a good to 4 or 5 on a...
All the above!! Plus..I have learned how many men are ignorant to that facts of Prostate Cancer. So now I have made it my crusade to educate whoever I meet to the facts, so they will not have to go...
That is a great atitude Mal! and Congrats on having such a wonderful life partner! I too have been blessed with a very loving and understanding wife! We have been married for 30 happy years! Since...
Hello AEG, I am 11 weeks post RRP. The only pain I experience is in the incision where they extracted the prostate and only when i raise my arms above my head. All the incisions are fine. I also...
Also during my biopsy, Preface: The week before my biopsy..my DR. said he was going to give me a spinal block for the procedure. The day of the procedure the doctor had me get into position on my...
Congrats, Bluebird You the perfect person for the job! Thanks for being Such a mother to us all!! Dave M....
Bill, You mentioned that you you think your prostate size might be an issue.... My prostate was larger than 120 grams! My doctor is doing some research as to this being a record! He said the size...
Thank you very much bluebird for the clarification.. and also to all those who helpfully replied. Okay, here goes! Both Longs drug and Walgreens have Depends male guard pads on sale this week. Both...
Just a question concerning Room Etiquette? If I find a product on sale that is useful to members of the group is it proper to post it here? If so what is the proper way to present it? If not..Where...
Debib, Here's an excerpt from Brady Urology Institute report, 'PSA is very sensitive in detecting any recurrence of cancer. That's because only prostate cells make PSA -- so if it goes up after a...
Dawgfan, My bad! The brand is Assurance male guards by Tyco and they are for men. I only have found them at the actual Walmart stores not online. They are made by tyco health care their phone no....
Thank you all for the kind words and encourgement!! Will keep all up to date on future test and communications with Doctor. Wishing you all, Peace and Well being. Dave M....
Us old duffers got hard heads eh? "Happiness is along walk with your putter!" Hit em long and straight! Dave M....
Hello Susan and Don, Thank you for sharing your hard and arduous journey! May you continue down the positive path of healing! Very Sincerely, David M....
Sorry to say welcome, But we are here to help each other! Had Davinci April 17th, Hospital stay was 24hrs Spared nerve bundle on right side. In my 6th week, still dealing with incontinence. As all...
/community/emoticons/yeah.gif /community/emoticons/yeah.gif /community/emoticons/tongue.gif It's been 6 weeks since my surgery and I had my first PSA results this week! Needless to say I was a...
Just to add my two cents.... I had a friend who had open radical prostatectomy. When he found out about my surgery he passed on his remaining (Assurance) Ultra Thin pads. Pretty comfortable I must...
Hello leader, Great choice for the Davinci procedure.. I had mine done April 17th 2007 in Orange, Ca at Saint Joseph Hospital by Brian Norouzi, M.D. As far as pads go I use Assure ultra thin...
Hi Dan, I'm in week five post-Davinci and i have the same experience of the burning sensation and then leakage follows. I am also assuming that this is an infection concidering the urine has a slight...
AWESOME! Great news!! /community/emoticons/yeah.gif Congrats! /community/emoticons/smile.gif ...
Thank you for the warm welcome from you all!! A question I do have for the group is.... When I'm walking or standing is when I get the urge to go...This urge is felt by a stinging or mild burning...
Hello, My doctor said five weeks to swing a driver full swing. Its been four! I'm going to the range tomorrow to hit some short irons and putt. I have a company tournament June 2nd. Luckly its a...
Just a post to say hi and introduce myself. I am 52 years old. Mixed Hispanic/German Descent. I live in sunny Southern California with my wife of near 30 years. (wow! How could she put up with me all...