I'm the kind of person that will never forget little things. With a decision this big I didn't want to do it while still having second thoughts. Where are you living? I live in Chicago suburbs and...
Looking back to when I was evaluating options, I started with a doctor who gave vague answers and was very flippant. He wanted to schedule surgery and was even trying to put me on the calendar on the...
I don't like how you seem to think you know what is best for him. If he wants to do RP then let him. It's a very well accepted recommendation....
I'm a year and a half out too. I have been told bike riding does a good job on the right muscles. I've added this but honestly only do once every few weeks. Alcohol will run right thru as I guess it...
IslandTime, I've just read this thread and thought I would chime in. Last year I was in your position and it was a very difficult decision. Everyone has a different opinion and there are good and bad...
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One year ago today I was under the knife having Davinci RALP. I tell ya it's been a long year but I'm very happy with the results so far. In the beginning it's a very difficult hill to climb when you...
Interesting. The cost of college and medical school definitely is having an impact these days. You really got to question the value of schooling if it costs you over 200k for a job that pays less...
Too late for me to get into medicine but I have daughters heading off to undergrad college in each of next two years. Can you give me a blueprint for one who is interested in medical careers like...
I feel very lucky that recovery has gone well. I had nerve sparing RRP at Northwestern in oct 2014. Erections and orgasm came 3 days after catheter. I went on daily Cialis a week later and continued...
Great replies. I'm looking at this from a glass half full perspective. "What good can come of this?" Getting old is inevitable but not having to pee 3 times a night is a "good" side effect....
I am 45 and just had a RP. I hear so many men talk about BPH and getting up at night to go the bathroom. Now that my prostate is gone will I be spared this or do I have an alternate issue with...
Hi guys. I am currently at 2 months. At first the incontinence was overwhelming. I would stand and it would come out. I changed my depends 4x a day for the first 2-3 weeks. But by the end of the...
I think the advice to take your time and do your due diligence is great advice. When I was first diagnosed my doctor was very quick to schedule and get it done. I told no one but my wife at first....
I've been using the depends underwear for 2 1/2 weeks. Couldn't really stop it when standing up. But this week it's been getting better. Number of pads are reduced and control better. Every day shows...
Thanks for the replies. I thought it was strange they were doing the PSA yesterday. I can't forget about this now but I understand what you all are saying. Next time will be better!!!...
Peter Yes it's going to be a long road and hopefully there won't be too many bumps along the way. I celebrate every positive and keep working to get better...
I just had my RP on Oct 16 and went in for a followup Nov 5. They usually plan on doing the first PSA about 1 month after surgery but due to some other factors I went in early (<3 weeks). The result...
I'm 3 weeks after surgery and so far 1 for 2. The incontinence is slowly getting better but I am nowhere near controlling it when I stand up. On the flip side the erections are full. They started 3...
Contratulations Wade! Sounds like it went great...
Hi all, new to the board. I went through the robotic prostatectomy on Oct 26 at Northwestern Memorial hospital in Chicago. My attending physician at the DaVinci controls was Dr Kent Perry. I am...