Hi Jake, I just had the Advance Sling in July. Just like you, it worked. I am so sorry to hear that your uro wants to undo it because of the erosion. That has got to be rough after the success you...
BuiDoi, I had a successful Advance Sling surgery this summer. I was leaking 100-200ml per day. I have gone to dry except I have a little spurt one out of 4 days that I walk for 1 hour and 15 minutes...
Allen, Good information. I am a T3a and will be anxiously awaiting my uPSA in December, approximately 22 months post op. Appreciate it. Jess...
Congrats also on the PSA. Always good to hear. I just had the Advance Sling put in 4 1/2 weeks ago. I am still happy with it. I don't leak unless I don't answer the urge to urinate (which for me is...
Hello all, I'm in. pT3a. Extraprostatic extension (a microscopic focus of adenocarcinoma is seen to extend beyond the prostate capsule into periprostatic connective tissues-block 4) Gleeson 3+3. 5-7%...
Always good to hear. I know about the anxiety leading up to the PSA. I have my 21 months in December after getting it every 3 months and I am sure I'll be worried. Congratulations and keep up the...
Hello everyone, I am now 3 1/2 weeks post op from my Advance Sling Surgery. Things are going well. My activity level keeps me in the house most of the time going from sitting to lying down. I do walk...
Jerry, I am 3 weeks out from Advance Sling surgery. I am pleased so far with the results. My surgeon and my other coach, Worried Guy, have made it adamant that I remain very careful with my movements...
Sorry I meant to post this under Jerry's thread. Jess of Incontinence....
2 week Post Op Visit after Advance Sling with Urologist Surgeon. I decided I was going to go in to see the doc without any pads at all, ie to show off. At the last minute, I decided not to and wore a...
Hey Worried, Thanks for your response again. I do like peeing in the cup. Never gets anything dirty except the cup. Can't put it down the sink cause the sink is semi stopped up and drains real slowly...
Hey Clanda, The abnormal DRE led to my diagnosis of prostate cancer. I was taking Finasteride (Proscar) 1.25mg daily and my PSA was 2. I stopped it to see if it was making me tired. My PSA jumped to...
Day 13, Post Advance Sling: Hey Worried, How long was your scrotum swollen? Stays kind of funny(odd) sensitive and swollen. I know it is improving but slowly. The midline incision on my scrotum was...
Worried, I get tough love and I love it! Thanks for your concern and encouragement. You are my coach. No stabbing pains in the right groin today. I have really toned down my movements since...
Got it ! Thanks, Worried. You have been very helpful to me with all of your posts and your journey. It has been great to get replies to problems. I am more inspired than ever to go the straight and...
Always good to hear. Congratulations ! Jess...
Worried, Good suggestion on the cup! I have definitely participated in the spray, down the scrotum deal already. I can already envision less cleaning the floor and bowl by my wife in the future....
Thanks, Peter. I will try to be patient and take it easy, neither of which I am known for! Jess...
Good morning to everyone, I am one week out from installation of the Advance Sling. Things are going pretty well. It is getting easier to sit on my donut for longer periods of time. An appointment...
Thanks, Jeff. I always enjoy seeing your comments. Last nite (post op day 2): I had to get up every 45 minutes to an hour to pee. I generally get up every 2 hours anyway, but a lot of urgency last...
Thanks Paul for your good thoughts. This morning my wife was to take the catheter out. I have a 1:30 appointment, not 8:30 as I previously posted. They will evaluate my ability to empty my bladder...
Hello everyone and especially you sling veterans., I had the sling surgery yesterday. Doctor said it went well to my wife. I didn't get to talk to him. Surgery scheduled for 1:45 and I got home about...
Guys, thank you all for your responses of encouragement and experience in this area. This board is very helpful to me. Andrew and Bill, thank you for your encouragement. Jeff, thanks for the heads-up...
Hello everyone, I have scheduled my surgery for the Advance male sling for Monday , July 27. Had urodynamic testing last week as well as a cystoscopy and my surgeon recommened the sling instead of...
Hey guys, Thanks for the responses. My newest urologist does all the slings and AUS's for his group practice with 6 other Urologists. He has been doing them for 15 years. His point on the sling was...
Hey Guys, I met with the Urologist yesterday. We discussed my options on what I thought would be a slam dunk Artificial Urinary Sphincter. He said we need to do a cystoscope and some urinary pressure...
Mike, Knotreel, and Big Mac Once again good thoughts from all of you. I appreciate your ideas as I can see many have on this forum from the number of your posts. I have some good ideas to take into...
Mike, Big Mac, Rainman and Knotreel, Thank you for sharing your experiences and your advice. It is really helpful to me going in to see the Doc. My appointment is July 7 with the urologist that puts...
Hey Paul, Thanks for your journal and all the responses and advice from everyone who has been there. I am the failed coaptite guy who has an evaluation on July 7 with the surgeon who does the AUS and...
Paul and Mike, Thanks for the encouragement. I am ready to get on with it as I am sure you two especially understand. Jess...
Hello Fellow Travelers, I had a procedure to beef up the urethra with coaptite 3 weeks ago. Unfortunately it did not work. I didn't mind trying and my urologist told my wife that he was able to get...
Big Mac, This 1st injection of coaptite doesn't seem to have helped much. I am game for a 2nd one as it is easy to undergo. Are you happy with the AUS 800? I am thinking that is next for me. Jess...
Congratulations on your zeroes. That is great to hear! Jess...
Thank you Allen and Bill. The procedure was easy as they put me to sleep for a little while. A little blood post op, a little stinging, insignificant really. Urologist said it went well. He was able...
Hello everyone, I am going for a Coaptite Injection today to help with my incontinence. This is the first thing I have tried. I lose between 100-200ml /day in my pads with walking, working in the...
Teddydog, Thanks for the suggestion. I may consider that at some point. Jess...
Jazz, Will do. My "surgery" is scheduled for June 5. I just received a good PSA: <0.008 14 months post robotic prostatectomy . Jess...
Jazz, Thanks for the encouragement. I have just retired and I am ready get something going on this because I try to stay active. The plan is for the bulking agent 1st and then to look at the sling or...
AA, I did do the kegels and still do regularly. There is some conflicting info about stopping in midstream. My uro said not to do it on a regular basis. Just do it to evaluate your ability to do...
Hello fellow travelers, I had my 14 month post surgery PSA drawn yesterday. Won't know for a week to 10 days about that. Always a little nerve racking. I still am incontinent on standing,walking,...
Hello Pratoman, I am one of the not lucky ones on the incontinence issue. I had the robotic surgery in March 2014. I still leak 100-250 cc per day and wear either the Depends underwear or the Depends...
Thanks dmlvt. I sent you my email. Jess...
Hello everyone, Does anyone buy these from Canada at a reputable pharmacy for less? Thanks, Jess...
Which Canadian Pharmacy do you use? Thanks, Jess...
Thanks, guys, for all your help! I appreciate it. Jess...
Thank you, ali! Thanks to you all for your responses. Jess...
Thanks for the responses, guys. Jess...
Hello all, I turn 65 in May of 2015 and I was once given advice to get the N or F plan when I sign up for Part B on this forum, but I can't find it. I still have incontinence (100-200 ml/day after 8...
Hello Dewayne, I am 64 and had the robotic prostatectomy in March 2014. One other thing to consider is the side effect of incontinence. I am 7 months post surgery and still incontinent (sitting and...