Sling guy here. After 20 months, still leaked with any significant physical activity. You can check my earlier posts as well as those from PC brother Arch. With sling my daily life is back to normal....
Dr. Rohrborn did mine 3 years ago. I really liked him, and the services at UTSW were outstanding. I have nothing but good things to say about my experiences there. I'm from NW Louisiana so the whole...
Thought I would post an update for those PC brothers still struggling with incontinence. My AMS sling is now one year old. From the date of installation to now, I haven’t had a single drop of stress...
Arch - Thanks for your posts. I'm 2 months behind you on the sling, and your prior posts encouraged me to get it done. I intend to post again at my "Happy Birthday Sling" date, but for now, I second...
I am 12 weeks post sling (AMS Advance). At this point, it's the best thing that I've done since PCa raised its ugly head. Surgery itself was easy, though I had a hard time getting rid of the...
Cath out on Day 12, work on Day 17. Fully padded, and started out slowly, 3-4 hours/day. Slowly increased the time and was at 40 hours/week after 2 weeks. Of course, I drive a desk. Spent lots of...
Chris - I'm in a similar condition: Recently widowed, incontinent, ED. I'm not happy with the surgical outcome, though with my stats, I would probably make the same decision, and do it again. I...
My uro just told me that when I pass the 2 year mark with zeros, we can start. Don't know my readings before, or now. All that worries me a little, but we'll discuss in depth when we get there in 3...
There are 2 recent descriptions of sling surgery here: One mine, and one by PCa brother Arch. I would suggest you find and read both. We both had some difficulty post surgery (would you believe - it...
Arch - Thanks for your posts. I'm now 4 weeks out from my sling, and think I've turned the corner. No leaks, and I can pee on my own. Your reports, in part, convinced me to get the sling. It's been a...
Another update: After 13 days, the 4th time was the charm. Finally got rid of the catheter. I could pee on my own; nothing to write home about, only squirts, and spurts. BIG SURPRISE - I had traded...
With my stats, I would follow the same course. However, I would advise anyone with low Gleasons, or few "hits" on the biopsy, to do nothing. A close friend (age 62) recently reported 1 of 12 with...
Follow up post: Having trouble getting rid of the cath: Post surgery, Day 1 - pulled cath, couldn't pee, re-cathed. Day 5 - pulled cath, peed just a little, re-cathed. Day 8 - At clinic, pumped...
Bro. Arch recently posted about his sling journey. Thought I woud do the same. Maybe it will help someone out there considering it. 04-11: Da Vinci RP, University of Texas SW Medical Center, Dallas....
I just recently did it. I thought it was cool. I was able to watch the screen and see when I was using the correct muscles, and to what extent. I had been doing the excercises correctly, though not...
I tried one prescription of muse - $360 for a 6 pack. Insertion was really no big deal. I did experience some burning, though not terrible. Worked just OK. Have since switched to trimix - cheaper,...
Please - keep posting the updates. Guess I'm next....
I tried one "6 pack" of muse. Insertion is no problem. Never combined it with the pills. For me, it worked, but caused an ache. Injections worked better for me. Also, insurance didn't cover muse - I...
Please keep up the posts. I'm 18 months out, somewhat incontinent, and scheduled for my tests in early January. If I pass, then the sling in late January, early February. I'm curious and a little...
Just went through the same excercise. My experience: Straight alprostadil worked fine; it was expensive; left me with a rather large ache; and a red swollen willy. Switched to trimix - much cheaper;...
Well - my surgeon/Uro did recommend mixing the drugs - cialis in the morning, and viagra at night. In addition to the 5 mg daily C, he suggested I try occasionally: 10 mg C in the morning, and 50 mg...
The answer is: it's just fine. Thanks to all. And PS to 142 - my instructions say, "Use as directed!"....
OOPS. Left mine out for approximately 3 hours. Room temp 72 degrees. Anyone know what the effect will be? Toss it? Or refrig and try again?...
Johndrums - I'm 61, healthy, active, 16 months post RP, and a widower. Same story as you. Almost continent, though some stress leakage. Injections work - but in my case, mentioning SEX makes little...
Thanks to all. Will see uro in a couple of weeks, and want to know what I need to know....
I am 16 months post RP, and still slightly incontinent. I have a desk job, and can go without pads during the day. However, evenings and whenever I do anything physical, including walking or standing...
I went through one prescript of MUSE - 6 "injections". The insertion of the tablets was just slightly uncomfortable. Not bad. Had a slight burning sensation - again, not bad. Worked to the tune of...
Twice daily, I do a set of 5. Hold about 12 inches up for 10 seconds. I end with a 6th: 10 seconds, then raise legs another 6-8 inches for 5 seconds, then another 6-8 inches for 5 seconds, then lower...
I just crossed one year post RP, and remain slightly incontinent. It's been frustrating dealing with the occasional leak, and having to always be prepared. My uro says kegel, but I've been desperate...
I'm one year post RP. Zero club. Stress incontinence (especially when I mention S-E-X to little Willie). Been through drugs, pumps, MUSE, and now injections. My Uro prescribed prostaglandin, and it...
My muse was $360 for 6. Insurance won't pay. Worked to about 60%. Not difficult to administer. Now on injections. Way cheaper, and works better....
Interesting post. I'm approaching one year post RP. I'm "almost" continent. Still leaks when I'm physical, and occasionally if I twist or turn. Still continue to improve slowly. Doc says fine - give...
Hey JS - thanks. Guess all that makes sense. My doc buddy and I have discussed a small swap meet - TM for PG. Might be interesting....
I did pills, muse, and now injections. Nothing from pills; slight improvement with muse; injections work great. Now, 11 months post RP, little willy may be coming to life. Buy your pills from Canada...
AT 10 months post RP, I asked my Uro for trimix. He said he preferred prostaglandin - because it had less chance of causing an emergency room visit. I've now self injected 3-4 times; still...
GN - Looks like you are right. Screwed again!...
I seem to recall that the patent would expire in March, 2012. Well, we're here. Interestingly, I haven't seen anything in the media about it. I would think that it would be big news. As is, insurance...
At 7 months post RP tried a 6 pack. $360 with no insurance coverage. Varying results from about 50-80% lasting about an hour. Still fighting with incontinence, and I think in some instances, the drug...
How about, "Well, if you have to have cancer, at least that's a good one to have." I call bullsh!t on that! How about a few good replies!...
I'm 9+ months post RP, and nearly continent. Padless during the day, with maybe some small leaks, wear 1/2 pad in the evenings if I'm going out in public, or doing anything physical. Have been doing...
At 6 weeks my doc put me on 5 mg Cialis. Also recommend VED several times weekly, and work outs for Junior several times weekly. At 90 days suggested 20 mg cialis in the morning followed by 50-100 mg...
Welcome. Sorry you are here. I'm 8 months out, and your experience is the same as mine. Pretty much continous leaking. I wore pads and depends for a while. It will get better. Probably at night...
I'm a slow healer (8 months out and 95% dry), but here's my experience. Over time, as I slowly improved, I would occasionally get this weird feeling that I felt "normal". No warm leaks, no burning...
I'm 8 months post RP, and have leaks with "dry" orgasms (go figure). I'm 95% continent, and doc says that the leaks will go away as the incontinence heals. Hope he's right. My leaks are not every...
Yes - complained to uro/surgeon and regular uro at 1 month, 4 months, and 7 months. Both say: don't worry, be happy. Of course, it's not their panties getting wet! Both say "you'll be fine!"....
8 months post RP, and 95% continent. It was a long and draining battle to get here. Now, no pads during the day, and can go 24 hours without - IF I don't do anything physical. May have a few small...
Thanks guys. We all need a little encouragement at times....
Just had my 7 month post RP check-up and thought I’d post my status – maybe some others can compare/learn something: 1. PCa – Zero Club for 3[sup]rd time – 30 days, 4 months and 7 months. Woo Hoo!...
Thanks for the responses guys. A little reassurance goes a long way. I was afraid of the surgery, and it was a piece of cake. But I don't think I was prepared for the aftermath. As many here have...
I’m new here, but have been reading for a while. Six months past meeting w/Da Vinci. Still slightly incontinent, but may see the light at the end of the tunnel. Dealing with that has been a huge...