John! I'm 4 years out from the Advance sling install and still not a drop, this was the solution to my 2-4 pad per day leakage. The leakage had changed my lifestyle so drastically that I decided it...
I feel for your situation, loss of our sex life was a major concern before surgery and I was fortunate to have nerve sparing surgery. I did suffer from varying ED during the first year however with...
It's about 6 years this month that tests started showing something suspicious going on with my PSA, had open prostatectomy followed by ED, and leakage. The ED cleared up on it's own after workouts...
John!!, I was in a similar leaking situation to you at 1 year and saw little change after 2 years. I had the sling procedure done at year 2.5 and have been completely dry for the past 4 years. The...
I had rad. prostatectomy nearly 6 years ago but no follow up radiation, both nerves spared. I was able to get a useable erection after 6-9 months with viagara however it was inconsistent. Things...
I have heard of previous slings having the odd erosion problem but not from the Advance, is it possible to install an AUS system once the urethra has healed?...
Leaky, I seldom browse the forum anymore since I'm almost 6 years out from surgery however I did have the Advance sling procedure performed just over 4 years ago. I had open prostatectomy surgery...
I finally gave up waiting for improvement after 18 months and still at 2 pads a day, I had the Advance sling installed but the time from initial consultation, testing and surgery was another year....
I used an Osbon manual pump for a few months following surgery, it did the job and allowed sex while I waited for recovery which did eventually come after about a year...today, 5 years post surgery...
Not sure what the newest treatments are however I'm now 3 year post Advance sling treatment and do not leak a drop. It's been 100% effective for me and I would encourage anyone that fits the...
5 1/2 years from a PSA spike that led to prostatectomy, gratefully I now have a full and healthy life due to PSA screening. I have friends that have passed due to prostate cancer and not catching it...
After 20 months I'd look into an artificial Sphincter valve or sling surgery, I elected sling surgery after 18 months and still leaking. It was a year if testing, cytodynamics and urodynamics and...
I'm 4.5 years out from nerve sparing surgery, no response for the first 3 months, used an Osbon vacuum to keep things healthy but both I and the wife found it awkward and not always satisfactory....
At 2 years it started working great!...I was able to get things working properly after 1 year with some variable consistency, after 2 -3 years all was back to normal...almost. At 4 1/2 years out it...
Chask, I went with the sling treatment, I was leaking 2-4 pads a day 2 1/2 years after open prostate surgery and had no subsequent treatments. The sling surgeon did a cystoscopy and urodynamics prior...
Mike, sorry I didn't see your post earlier. I had the Advance sling installed after 2 years of leaking, between 2-4 pads a day. My research led me to believe that if the sling didn't work I could...
John, I'll give you my upbeat story since you seem to need one. I had open PCa surgery 4 years ago (age 56) and today am 100% in the performance category. I did have nerves spared during surgery but...
Viagara comes in several strengths, if your doctor prescribed you at a low dose you may want to talk to them about adjusting it. My doctor prescribed 50 mg. but told me to take 2 (100 mg )if I didn't...
I think you're well on your way to recovery if you can get an erection after 8 weeks...even a partial. I used the pump after 3 months and then graduated to Viagara after that. Six months post surgery...
sb, it's early in your recovery and your Urologist probably wouldn't refer you for a sling for about a year post surgery. I leaked about 12 pads a day when I was in your situation, 6 weeks after...
I can sympathize with your situation, I leaked for 2 1/2 years, got down to 2-4 pads a day and saw no further improvement so I took action to regain my life. I had an Advance sling installed 15...
I've been waiting for this report to hear how things had worked out for you and by the sound of it you made the right decision, so good to hear such a positive outcome. As you probably recall I had...
My roadmap back... After 6 weeks I got a slight lop sided swelling, used a pump for 3-4 months but hated it, Viagara worked for me after 5 months and then I occasioanlly had sucess without pill...
The Advance sling worked 100% for me even thought the surgeon warned me that I may leak a bit after it's insertion. Mine was put in a bit too tight so I have to put a little upward pressure on my...
I had continued leakage of 2-4 pads per day a year after surgery. I hung on for another 1 1/2 years hoping exercise and kegels would resolve the leakage however it never did. I finally woke up one...
Good to see some familiar names here since I rarely post anymore. Beo...I hope you can make the decision as to what is right for you, I had reached the point where I was sick of the leakage and had...
Knotreel, yes I was extemely cautious the first 6 weeks, took me a long time to regain fitness after sitting around for so long. I also think the surgeon may have installed it a bit too tight, which...
I just realized my 1 year anniversary for Advance sling surgery past a couple of days ago and thought it may be a good time to write summary of my experiences. Following surgery I was sent home with...
I'd gather information on the AUS or Advance sling rather than put up with this type of leakage. I had a sling put in after 2 1/2 years of leakage and have not leaked a drop since, I highly recommend...
Greetings all, its my 3 year anniversary this week of undetectable PSA following PCa surgery. It's as if it never happened but I still thank the medical system and my GP for treating me so...
Scouter, your issues seem very similar to mine. I had open prostate surgery 3 years ago and came away cancer free, suffered only temporary ED but after 2 years still leaked between 2-4 pads a day....
Chris, sorry to hear about your misfortune. I also leaked after surgery, 2-4 pads a day, and always leaked whenever I walked. After 2 1/2 years of not being satisfied with my quality of life I had an...
Hey Jeff, good story but maybe your neighbours know you a bit too well for your own good. I'm still dry after sling surgery but need perinium pressure to go, after that it's just like normal, maybe...
I used to take it when I got up for a pee at 5-6 a.m. if I was expecting an intimate morning moment and it always worked, that way you don't have to skip supper....
I had open prostatectomy surgery but not through the perinium. I recently had an Advance sling installed to fix my leakage and the procedure involved surgery in the perinium area. I was pretty tender...
I elected to have sling surgery to cure my ongoing leakage after 2 1/2 years of 2-4 pads a day. I leaked mostly when walking and bending or standing up. I hated the pads and the urine smell. I...
Curious, I've been on an extended stay in warm Florida for the winter so missed your procedure and the updates. Going back to work so early must have been tough, I could barely sit after 5 days let...
Curious George, wow, this sure sounds like deja vu, I'm shocked at how similar our experiences with the sling have been, I also had 4 caths, spasms and leakage with urge incontinence. As my original...
Its now been just over 3 months since I had the Advance sling installed so I figured I'd post an update for those thinking of having a similar surgery. I was catheterized for a couple of weeks after...
Today’s the 6 week mark following my Advance sling surgery so a report is due. Most people on this forum have stated that their doctors say to take it easy for 6 weeks after sling surgery then...
First the bad news It’s been exactly 3 weeks since my Advance sling surgery so time for an update. My catheter was removed 7 days ago and it’s been a bit of a struggle since. I began getting bladder...
Jonathon/Bill, thanks for following my story and your well wishes. Jeff, just watched you Jene Kelly link, darn...all the rain brought on the urge again. You're right, it'll never be the same when I...
Jeff, thanks for the tips, yes I'm definitely going to have to relearn some muscle control to get things flowing smoothly. Was up 3 times last night with bladder spasms and the urge however not a lot...
Today was day 14 with the catheter since my Advance sling surgery and I'm just back from the hospital and my voiding trial. I'm actually sitting here without the catheter and am padless for the first...
Day 10 report.... I've been doing as little as possible since getting re-catheterized on Monday and it seems to be working. Yesterday was the first day I was able to walk at normal speed with no pain...
One week update... well it's been a week since my Advance sling surgery and I thought I'd post an update for those contemplating this procedure. I went to my local Uro yesterday to make arrangements...
I thought I'd post a progress report for all those that are considering Advance Sling surgery. I had the surgery Tuesday, 4 days ago and today was the first day that I didn't have to take painkillers...
Todays update. Went back to the sugeons today and had the catheter removed but no joy in the pee department, things are just too swollen and all I managed was 3 drops (ya I counted). I've now...
hey Jonathon, I'll take the catheter as a good sign then even though I'm a bit bummed. yes, I'm resting for a day or 2 before doing anything remotely resembling normal. Oddly my surgeon told me...
I had my Advance Sling surgery yesterday after a years wait. The procedure was a 2 hour event although operating time was only 1.25 hours. I woke up cold with the shakes but after increasing the pain...