Nights were always my problem too. I think my pelvic floor gets too relaxed when in bed....
If you want an intermediate step, arrange a parametric MRI scan, which can provide strong evidence of the need for a biopsy. I went MRI then was admitted for a 28 needle grid biopsy (ie:...
I tried Ginsing tablets 3 months back for better continence (was maybe 98% and did notice an improvement). That was before my last PSA test, which was suddenly no longer "undetectable". Was 0.02. So...
Denis I was G7 (3+4) and spoke to three urologists before deciding on robotic surgery. I would have initially preferred brachytherapy (radiation seeds), but with an enlarged prostate, it may not have...
Checkout this video, it explains alot: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S7d1z_jJ5wo...
I had my 18 month review this week. PSA had gone up slightly from undetectable. So back to 3 monthly reviews with other tests if necessary. He may have left a few cells behind with an aggressive...
Would have been my preferred option but urologist #2, said my enlarged prostate was to large (72cc) and I could still need a TURP in the future. Robotic surgery was preferred mainly due to the BPH....
I was G3+4 and would have gone brachytherapy except I had an enlarged prostate (BPH). It's worth reading some of the post surgery experiences (diaries) recorded here. If you are employed there will...
You could read through this thread and checkout the videos. Maybe nothing new for you but could be a helpful reminder: http://www.healingwell.com/community/default.aspx?f=35&m=3824476...
I was on one-a-day Cialis for most of the first year to avoid atrophy, also with 100mg Viagra "when required". Although it has a good effect, I don't like taking the Viagara often as it gives me that...
It's certainly a load off and yes, the new normal is a bit different to the old normal. At least my enlarged prostate can't get me up 5 times a night now. Definitely not missing it and I can forget...
Finally returned to loose underwear again (boxer shorts milestone) - that feels better (it's now 12 months). But being DRY is not quite the same as pre RALP. I still need to be very aware of...
Stuart Baptist - my Urol sent me there to do their pelvic floor program. He's well regarded....
I have my 12 month and final visit with Urologist this week. I made slow progress and am "pad free" now, with the occassional drip (alchohol, or weights exercise). I do tend to slip a bit when I stop...
I've done two programs & coming up to a year after surgery, still struggle turning off the last 1%. Most effective exercise for me is a bridge (facing up) - head & shoulders on a swiss/gym ball,...
Be aware of not lifting things too early. You may feel totally capable, but can cause an unexpected tear or hernia. Doctor should give some guidlines for healing timeline....
Following a mpMRI, I had a transperineal grid biopsy 28 cores, general anaesthetic. Would be my preferred option. I think it took 6 weeks for the urine to finally get clear of clots....
I had to occassionaly keep a 24hour Bladder Chart - volume in, volume out. The aim was to urinate only around 6 times, outputting over 300ml (10oz). It was important to keep the bladder full as long...
My progress was slower than expected, I put that down to age (66). "The catheter can stretch the muscle sphincter and that can take a short while to regain tone. With exercises it is important to...
Incontinence - I am really over cautious with watching this but I'm starting to finally feel dry at last (7 months post). Unfortunately, unexpected pressure on the bladder can still cause an...
My issues were managing incontinence when away from home and ongoing groin soreness & bruising. Both improved over 6 weeks. You could start your pelvic floor exercises (kegels) now....
You will probably have a great recovery. I didn't do anything diet related as I have a "strong coffee addiction" & it was difficult to cut back to one a day ;) As you would know, pelvic floor...
Maybe the guys here could comment on leading specialists somewhat near to you - Memorial Sloan Kettering? At 66 and being a G 3+4 with BPH, I was happy to go with robotic surgery. I consulted with...
I was told the tools on the laproscope don't have the articulation abilities of the robotic tools. And the pictures from robotic are better (in 3D?). Or were you considering radiation versus surgery....
I'll refresh this website link that was recommended (Dr Lam) in another thread (yesterday?). Close to LAX: https://www.prostateoncology.com/education/fundamentals_of_treatment...
I had maybe up to 4 weeks of pelvic floor & groin soreness & swelling. It put the brakes on things for a while. Only getting dry this week, nearly 5 months after surgery. I did an initial Pelvic...
With similar nerve sparing to you, one of the Urol's I consulted told me 70% of previous form is about as good as it will get (as not as much blood volume)....
I had BPH (72gm). My PSA was 8 then dropped back to 7.1. DRE benign. I paid for an 3T MRI (as not funded down here) with the hope of avoiding a biopsy (Urol#1) With a PI-RADS 4 (9mm lesion) it only...
Did you wear a light pad/liner running (street or gym)? Not the best for chaffing?...
It's because there is nothing pressing down on the bladder. (I need a holiday from pelvic floor exercises.)...
Got a lifetimes worth of sun on the Beach, in my youth. With 30 years dermatology since. My Assoc Professor got a unexpected melonoma himself. It's a high risk here in Oz. I also have an excellent...
DaVinci April 11. Probably only had one day totally dry since. Been doing lots of supervised pelvic floor exercises & now starting a Core strength program to follow on....
I didn't want the the older endocoil machine, so found a newer Wide with Short Bore 3.0 Tesla MRI machine (GE MR750w). They said their fast MRI sequence times resulted in shorter examination times....
I didn't have my first dry day (ie: 99% dry) until around week 12. You may be interested in this Program for recovery. There is an informative eBook that can be downloaded from the website. There are...
Sounds good. Catheter out and dry. I was G7 T2c too and am working hard on the pelvic floor exercises, 12 weeks after surgery. Also in Oz (NSW). My first PSA post op was at 8 weeks, the next is at 6...
Hi Tony Have you seen a Urologist yet or are you still seeing a GP? The elevated PSA should be investigated further with a biopsy or 3T MRI. I am unfamiliar with the other issue....
Got caught by that last night (in bed). At week 8 (post T2c) now. Mornings good, afternoons still leaky. Coffee may not be helping....
My pelvic floor exercises, at the moment, are based on contracting only two muscles simultaneously. They were initially monitored with an ultrasound machine to ensure being correctly engaged. One is...
The favoured focal therapy here, from my brief time here, seems to be brachytherapy (seeds) and that may not be required for a long time with AS. ---------------- Age 66 Stage T2c G7 RALP 11 April...
I had no problems with the cath other than the inconvenience. Dr kept me in hospital for 3 nights, that helped. The night before cath removal, maybe because of too many antibiotics or laxatives, had...
Have you been referred for follow up sessions with appropriate specialist therapists? I have a 9 week graduated pelvic floor strength program with interim visits for progressive assessment (using...
Japanese people can eat several eggs a day, omelettes, in soup, with rice.... (with no adverse effects). One a week is enough for me, I'd rather have avocado on my toast....
The first week after surgery wasn't that bad for me. Things can get more difficult in weeks two and three as you try to adjust back to a more normal lifestyle whilst managing some level of...
My pmMRI at a centre of excellence, found one of two G7's and missed a G6....
Hi Wade. My prostate size initially came from an ultrasound. It was mentioned by my 2nd urologist when discussing options. I would suggest seeking a consultation with the best radiation oncologist as...
Welcome you have come to a great resource forum, there's great experience here (not me yet, I'm just post DaVinci surgery). Have you read the sticky at the top, including about brachytherapy seeds....
thanks, today feels like a milestone (or maybe it's just a "good day"). Feeling really on top of it compared to the last week or two....
Well today is day 21 after surgery & I'm finally starting to feel some improvement. I have been trying to maintain my Kegels therapy (still early days) but it seems to be causing some soreness or...
I decided on an mpMRI first, hoping to avoid a biopsy, it found a 9mm lesion. I followed up with a 28 core transperineal grid biopsy - which found a second lesion (Gleason 7). That urol avoids...
I'm two weeks post catheter and finding that "groin area soreness" is slowing things down (kegals, ED therapy). My activity tracker shows 5000 steps each day. Leak every time when standing up and at...