Read the articles and viewed the videos. Very informative. Thank you for the suggestions. I think the video and the dexterity needed post op have convinced me that I’m not ready for this just yet....
Need some advice. I have been to incontinent since removal of my prostate five years ago Soak 3 to 5 pads per day. Doctor has recommended an artificial sphincter. Understand success is high but...
4 years of successful prostate cancer surgery no sign of cancer since then and I am glad but still can’t help get depressed about leakage. I have been incontinent and had ed since the surgery. Since...
Best of luck. Interested on how it goes...
Surgery October of last year. Down to a pad a day sometimes 2 but still drip when I get up. It’s tolerable but does it ever go away? Or are pads the new normal and I should keep a reserve in a pocket...
Virtually to the date of being one year out and still have stress incontinence. Probably 98 to 99%. Still wear a pad and usually one a day. But good news is psa still a 0. I just figure this is...
Agree with what’s been said. The first four to five months post surgery were days of improvement followed by two steps back It can be discouraging. At seven months out I’m 90% continent. It appears...
Thank you all for your reassurance. I was hoping that was the answer...
Seven months post surgery My last two blood tests were indicated less than .03. Most recent a few days ago registered as less than .06. The tests were not gone at the same facility. Should I be...
I’m at 7 months and counting 😆...
Agree with all here up to 7 months now and finally gotten down to 1 or 2 pads a day. Seemed like forever to get here but finally feeling like myself again Do wish the doctors warned or discussed more...
Know exactly how you feel -- now almost 6 months post op and still leaking at a pretty good clip (more the last few days since I have a cold and coughing takes on a whole new joy) I have been told...
Interesting info. My insurance would not cover viagara regardless of use. Even hade the euro contact them and pharmacist agreed needed. Everyone but insurance...
That’s interesting. My urologist suggested none of that for the blood flow. Basically just said be patient. Viagara was suggested for the intended purpose...
No disrespect at all for what you guys are going through for ED - I gotta give you a lot of credit -- but injections, pumps and pills? Not for me. Finally glad I haven't had a sex life for 15 years -...
You’re way ahead of me. Three months plus out still dealing with 3 to 4 pads a day. Dry at night. Just can’t stop the urge and “push” every time I stand up wish it would be quicker too. Keep hearing...
Same here - blowing nose, passing gas, coughing -- all create a spurt --- never tried to hold these things in as much as I have since the surgery...
Right now I am a little more than 3 months since RALP totally dry at night but still 50/50 during the day. If I limit getting up from my chair or fluid intake it’s much better But still a big issue...
I am now ten weeks post op and still about 80 % incontinent waiting for that day when I cross over and become dryer Pretty good at night and if I never get out of a chair or car then lose almost 80 %...
Almost seven weeks post op - have been walking approximately 2 miles a day to get my continence back and have been noticing a bit of blood in the diaper after my workout -- only happens when I do my...
So it’s been five weeks post surgery and still no more continent than day 1. Working with Kegals and walking. Been walking 2 miles per day and noticing in last 3 days small amount of blood in diaper....
So working on 2 weeks since cath removal and no change. Still losing complete control every time I stand up. Makes meeting with clients almost impossible. To say I’m getting discouraged would be an...
If I could give it to you I would gladly hand it over to someone who could get use out of it. May be fixable but right now have to wait it out per doctor....
Cruel irony for me. Ed is absolutely no problem but will never need. But completely incontinent. If I could I would trade any day if the week...
You’re doing great. Much better than I am right now. Catheter came out a week ago and have been totally incontinent. So keep up what you’re doing looks like you’ll be done in no time...
Very excited tentatively don’t want to be too optimistic but feeling better than I have since I found out results Have started walking hopefully Ohio weather will let me continue So anxious to get...
Well it has been 2 weeks since my surgery to remove the prostate and wanted to give you all an update. Had my catheter removed on October 12 and was told that the Gleason 8 that was initially found...
Thank you nyc lawyer -- too bad I can't hit a fast forward button to November -- sure the view will be different from the rear view mirror than a crystal ball...
Best of luck to you - Maybe we will connect on that day -- The day we both beat this thing...
I will. Thank you all for your comments and support...
After battling the demons of questioning should I, shouldn't I - if should which treatment -- I have opted to go the surgical route. Surgery is October 2. I have that Gleason 8 in one core, a 7 and a...
What great info -- thank you so much for all your work!!...
Please don't get me wrong or think I do not appreciate all of your input and support. I have looked at all the options and discussing with several doctors and other folks who have had similar...
This may have been the best post yet on my feelings -- one of the comments I keep going back to is the 30% chance of death -- honestly if the surgeon had said you have a 70% chance to be fine and do...
Coincidently 56 as well and in great health too in fact have lost 50 pounds in last year which makes this almost more unbelievable. The wet noodle thing for better or worse is not an issue as haven't...
With sincere due respect. My feeling is before this chance discovery I had no idea that I have cancer. I would still be doing my every day routine without wondering what is to come and then looking...
With surgery date 3 weeks out I can't help but feel that it would have been better to never have known I had this. Know it sounds odd given that they believe it's still contained with one Gleason 8....
Can I ask what kind of work you do? I am a desk jocky (accountant) and work mostly behind a computer- not exactly physical stuff...
Thank you for your offer - may just do that - for someone who has been sick not a day in his life and still feels very healthy it is hard to wrap your head around something bad growing inside you -...
Thank you. Thank you. I am happy to hear that the surgeon I have scheduled has a great reputation I have read that experience in robotic is very important. Thanks to all for your feedback. Sometimes...
Thanks. Just to clarify. Don't have ed now. Just not active :tongue:...
Well this took a totally unexpected turn. Just to address a few things. Stephenson from Cleveland clinic is the surgeon. The initial diagnosis was early July. Close to 3 months which I was told is...
Thank you all for the quick feedback - I have looked at the radiation option and from what I understand, if it returns or has spread going from radiation to surgery is much more difficult than the...
Newly diagnosed with prostate cancer and to say the least more than a little anxious. Had no symptoms at all but PSA jumped from 2.5 to 5 in one year - took a biopsy (12 samples) and found 3 positive...