You may have a long road ahead of you. I was in your same position at this point in your recovery. I allowed myself to get very depressed over the issue as there seemed to be no relief in sight. My...
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I think you are being silly. Even if the changes were minute they are still changes. So after I call you on it, you decide to give an overview of my situation. I know my situation better than...
Jerry, I used the Baumrucker clamp & found it online for $34. I think the company was Greenwald. Try googling Baumrucker clamp. I faxed them my prescript ion & I had the clamp in 24 hours. I...
My question might be a little premature for me but my reason for asking is related to financial costs. My insurance plan renews in a few weeks & I pay the entire costs myself. By getting some...
All of you have made good points but I return to my original question. How does a surgeon get 500 operations completed if every patient will only be operated on by a surgeon with 500 operations...
I always read in these posts that you should select a surgeon who has done at least 500 surgeries. How does a surgeon get to 500 surgeries if every patient picks a surgeon who had done at least 500...
David, Thanks for your reply. My name is Ray and although I am a native of Georgia, I have been in southern New Jersey for almost 40 years. I do make it home to Georgia every year for my family...
At my 6 month post op PSA my PSA has risen to .1. Have any of you guys seen your PSA stay at .1 or is it pretty inevitable that it will rise to the point that I need radiation? My statitistics are in...
David, I am very thankful when I read your posts that so far the only issue I have had since my robotic surgery has been pretty severe incontinence. Often when I feel sorry for myself I think about...
Just when I thought my life was getting back to normal, I have disovered the famous PSA anxiety. The last 4 & 1/2 years have been an interesting journey, but other than severe incontinence for 4...
This subject is very dear to me. I had my surgery on October 26th, 2009 & it is now a little past 6 months post surgery. My surgeon gave me the statistics that 98% of men are dry within a year after...
[quote="Jim is sick"] Perg... Dude you are an amazing man. I could never handle what you are going through. I look up to you in that regard. I probably am still in denial... As far as handling...
[quote="Jim is sick"] Sorry Steve, but it doesn't help. My point is I believe there are enough resources to figure this out. (what do you have and how will it effect you) But the complexity prevents...
I read in Dr. Walsh's book that having an orgasm before the PSA test will increase your PSA. I don't know about after surgery. I would think that since your prostate is gone there would be no...
Jeff, I don't recall as I don't have pathology report with me. Also, I don't think the size was on the report. But I think my surgeon said it was about 45 grams, does that seem possible? Ray...
Jerseycity, I agree with you. 2% seems very, very low. I also wonder why some men are continent almost immediately after their catheters are removed. Is it there anatomy or their surgeon's skill? My...
James, Thanks, now I can use that phrase instead of the usual long explanation I give!!!! Ray...
Sorry, but I don't know the GFMPH trick! What is it? Ray...
Brodie, Tallguy, & Drewboy, Thanks for all the responses. I think Drewboy must have been treated differently. He said he had one treatment a month for 6 months & the purpose of the treatment...
Hi Brodie, Thanks for the info. Does the perimeometer involve the use of a rectal probe & an elictrical stimulation unit? I've been told this is estim. Is this done thru physical therapy or thru...
Drewboy, thanks for the words of encouragement. I would really appreciate it if you could get me the technical name for the procedure you had. How many treatments did you need & were the nerves...
Good Luck, I am now 5 months post Robotic surgery & am using about 5 pads a day when active. I will eagerly follow your posts. Thanks for sharing your experience with us....
Jeff, Please explain the pad in pad trick. Is it simply putting one pad of the same type inside another one? Right now I am using a barrier cream that I buy at Wal-Mart. It seems to keep my legs...
I am almost 5 months post surgery & still leaking quite a bit. I am concerned about developing a fungus etc in the coming warmer months. Right now my wife & I are in Florida and the temps are...
Just to be clear for Jim, who is in learning mode, no doctor would have recommended you (Heavy Leaker) for Active Surveillance/Deferred Treatment when your PSA was 18. One would never take a single...
Jim, The purpose of this post is not to frighten you but to relate my experience to you. Active Surveilance is always a good action to consider. However, biopsies are not always indicative of the...
It is very interesting that dlhtbiker mentioned being jealous of the guys with supportive wives. It made me remember to thank my wife again for everything she has done to make this journey a little...
Tallguy, Thanks for the info. I am hoping that others will also reply. It would be very interesting to compare all of us & see who makes progress & when they do if they are lucky enough to...
Tallguy, I am very sorry to hear that the sling surgery was not as successful as you had hoped. Perhaps, the incontinece will gradually lessen on it's own or with the help of the collagen injections....
I was also more concerned about ED before the surgery. I was led to believe that 98% of men are dry 1 year after surgery. I am now 4 & 1/2 months post robotic surgery & go through about 5 to...
Tallguy, Thanks for the update. Hang in there, I hope you do better. I agree that it is very good to try the sling first. Perhaps thing swill get better. Rapids, how are you doing? Ray...
Tallguy, we haven't heard from you in a few days. How are you progressing with the sling? There are a lot of us who are rooting for you for your success as well as hoping that your success will...
I have 6 holes. 1 large one above the belly button & 1 to the left of it. Then 4 in a line below these 2. This is what my surgeon told me in advance & the end result was as he said....
Hi 142, Don't feel bad, I am also a leaker. I'm almost 4 months post surgery, most of the details of my journey are in my signature below. What is your incontinence history & what did your dr...
Rapids, Thanks for the info. I am 3&1/2 months post op & leak 5 to 8 pads a day when active. If I sit around all say I can get by with 3 pads but I am active, particularly walking. I am...
What beverages & foods should I avoid in order to prevent my incontinence problems? I don't get many "squirting" problems. My problem is a constant drip when I am walking or active. During these...
I had 4 biopsies over 4 years all done with IV sedation. My Dr. did not even mention an alternative to the sedation. I do not regret the sedation as I had a nice nap each time & my wife drove me...
Tallguy, Thanks for keeping us up to date on your progress. The daily updates are very helpful. I am hopeful the sling solves your problems. I may need to seek a similar solution. Please continue to...