LuvMussel, Its good to hear that you are doing well, 9 months out from your operation. I'm doing well as far as the Cancer, impotence and incontinence are concerned, however, I've since been...
The Artistic One - Mark, From my signature, you'll have noticed that my PSA was 3.7 ( < 4.0) and I had a Gleason 9 (5 + 4). The aggressive cancer was discovered early, prostate was removed and for...
Andrewski, I had difficulty with my first batch of Trimix. I also injected at the less optimal site and did not get the results I wanted. Injecting into the 'Corpora Carvenosa' has a certain pain. If...
Youve made it to the "other side" Deon. Now for the healing process! Take Care! ....
When I was diagnosed, my children were in shock and so was i. "Just get it out, Dad" was the concenses and mantra at home; but then again I did have a G9. Four weeks later, post biopsy, I had Da...
Alephnull, Congratulations on those excellent figures! ....
Andrew, I've put a Gold Star next to your and your brothers names in my prayer list! Take care! ....
Mark, My PSA was 3.7. My biopsy showed a "smidgen" of cancer, which just happened to be a G9! I got in early and I'm not unhappy with the DRE and biopsy. Glad I did not wait for my PSA to be > 4.0...
Gedman, My Cowper gland have worked over times but only after 12-18 months. Like many I first thought it was urine! ....
J, I had "partial" nerve sparing surgery. See my story below, focus on the ED bit. All the best, mate!...
island time, I had a SIMILAR experience. Read my story below and check my "journey" which I’ve chronicled in three monthly segments. The good thing is, if you had a good hard-on after surgery, I'd...
My take on the whole G thing is, "a little G9 can definitely spoil your day". it does not really matter if the primary is 4 or 5, to my "mind" a G9 is BAD!. ....
There are different strengths for Trimix. Mine is "normal strength" according to my compounding pharmacy here in Melbourne. I pay $80 for 11.5ml (Atro 52mcg/ml, Phen 0.9mg/ml, Pap 26mg/ml). I use...
Shorter1, Q: How long ago have you had your surgery? because, It took my nerves almost 18-24 months to show good improvement. I'm heading towards the 3 year mark post RRP and the nerves are only now...
Awesome!...
JayMot, Glad you've approached all the forum experts and Everything of the best with the surgery. I only had 1 core out of 16 with a smidgen of G9. My prostate was removed almost 30 months ago and so...
I did not know much about this forum. Had I known about it I would have asked different question prior to the op and could have had a different intervention, not that I think I made the wrong...
Northern, It takes time! Since you have all those nerves spared give them time to re-grow. I'm 2 and 1/2 year post surgery and things are looking "up". Meanwhile, take it easy and enjoy the looooong...
Mirellen, I'm in Victoria! I called Stricker in Sydney; You can get him online on the St Vincent's Sydney website for a second opinion. See http://www.prostate.com.au/second-opinion/ I filled in the...
I don't listen to Doctors much. I know my body for 60+ years and I'm different to all; I know what I know about this body. I prefer a trial an error protocol. My doctor once advised that I should...
FOUR Weeks after biopsy and scans - I'm a G9'ner! ....
I usually attend a monthly men's group(with partners) of PCa survivors. The topic of ED is very often ignored or brushed over in discussions. A standard answer to "hows your ED progressing/improving"...
I had partial nerve sparing surgery, and it took time. I've chronicled my progress below. It does take time. And, pumps and rubber rings are a distant memory. ....
Post PCa intervention SEX is different; that is if you can still do it. As a "Da Vinci Alumnus" (like the reference) the wait could be a very long time. I must admit I do envy the blokes who go back...
"CompleteED" sounds so final.......
InTheShop, Enjoy! All the best for the 5th year! ....
Bill, I reckon you should worry -- Just for a day, then enjoy the rest until your next test. ....
I hear manufactures of sugary products will have to start paying SUGAR-TAX! I agree, its about time. ....
I'm sure you have found out by now that there is sudafed and sudafed. Ask for the one with Pseudoephedrine(?). The newer tablets do not have the active ingredient, says it on the box. My uro gives...
Todd, By now I would have changed urologists or have asked for a second opinion from another urologist. Its just the way I operate: My first URO got lucky (and so did I) when they found a smidgen of...
Yep, its Blood pressure, Cholesterol and Diabetes to name but a few "fellow travellers", which are all manageable through lifestyle changes. For years you’ve been told not to expose skin to too much...
Depression is very debilitating! WE all experience some depression some times, however when its gets problematic GET HELP! We all feel "down" when we loose significant things, and a prostate in my...
Dang, HERBAL is definitely a first for me. Smoking it is definitely not going to help either. I'd say get a second opinion on those slides FIRST. All the best! ....
3222, The pump sucks (pun intended). I stopped using it after a few months, pumping was just not worth it. (see my story below). There is nothing more disheartening than a pumped up dick, that goes...
Leaky, Incontinence is a journey, and its not a straight line. I have a weakness for drinking ciders during summer and they do irritate the bladder a little. Most of the serious blokes on this forum...
Castration sounds drastic. I'm 2 year out and "ahead of the curve" with no "real" ED; some stress incontinence some days (when I have too many ciders) and PSA still < .01 I'm also on T...
IntheShop, Who said men cant multitask? I'm inspired! Have a great New Year! ....
TonyW, Don’t waste a good erection, Mate! Put it to good use! Words of wisdom: you'll never be able to catch up on the 6 years of missed opportunities; so start afresh TODAY and ENJOY! ....
Alex, My man, you are a superstar. 6 weeks out and you are having sex and having orgasms, bloody brilliant. Once I was able to "perform" I noticed a few climacturea moments, but the issue resolved...
I've recently upgraded to a "walking stick" and now a Walker! Interesting days ahead! ENJOY EVERYDAY FOLKS! ....
AussieM, Sorry to hear about all the leakage and AUS replacement problems. I recall sometime ago that some urinary control systems were deemed faulty by the Australian Government. check...
Needinfo I was a G9 (5+4), had the operation and doctor cut “deep” on one side just in case PCa was “outside” capsule. Everything was good – see my story below! costs and speed As a G9 I couldn't...
Nerve saving/sparing? What does it really mean and how can you verify that nerves have been spared? I hear often of men who had nerves spared, sometimes both sets, and they are still experiencing...
Logos, MND is BAD! I'd swap PCa anyday! Beth, this is the way some things work out. A mate of mine had a heart attack last Christmas and he was told to exercise more. So he started riding a bike to...
Well, I've just posted that last month I was diagnosed with ALS/MND (Lou Gheric disease). I've dodged a G9 PCa bullet; and found myself the target of a heat/life seeking ALS/MND missile. Suddenly,...
Saw my URO a few weeks ago and he was pretty pleased with my 2 year post operation progress. My PSA is still < .01, continence is good and ED is history. He mentioned that I could be the poster child...
Well as someone already mentioned there is trimix and TRIMIX! My first batch of trimix did not help much. But I persisted and later it worked so well, I almost wore my wife out! In early desperation...
F8, My understanding of consultation periodicity and frequency is: First year every 3 months Second year every 6 months Third year and beyond every 12 months. As a G9,ner I'd prefer 6 monthly PSA...
So far so good. Continence is good; sex still needs a little trimix (0.1-0.15cc) now and then for 2 hour staying power. Natural hardons are more frequent and last longer. Think I'll give my Uro a hug...
Just enjoy! I've tried mixing it up in the early days! Trimix is good but I very seldom orgasm; I'm just too hard. I've been using it for almost 18 months and it works even though I use very little...