For the first 6 weeks or so, I did the usual 5 sec hold, 5 sec rest for 10 reps, 3 sets/day. Then I added 5 quick squeezes, holding on the last squeeze for 5 sec, then rest 5 sec. I found the...
Interesting study on survival of early stage PCa by treatment option....
Although I was getting some erections after my prostatectomy, the doc gave me Viagra to help the recovery process. We decided to try sex so I tried the Viagra and it worked fine erection wise, but I...
Thanks PianoMan. Yes, we did indeed have surgery on the same day, although I opted for an open RP. I too have been having erections... actually had a partial one when my cath was still in! I think...
Thanks guys. Intellectually, I know it will get better... it's just hard to believe it when you leak like a sieve sometimes! :-) I think today is worse becuse I had more coffee then I have had in...
What is everyone's experience with incontinence for the first few weeks after your catheter was removed? Are some days worse than others? I'm having bad day today!...
Thanks all. I may just be stressed, not only in dealing with the cancer, but I have a stressful job, too....
Is tiredness common with prostate cancer? I am speaking before treatments. Seems like I have been tired for a long time, even before diagnosis. Seems hard to believe it's caused by my cancer, so I...
Thanks M. Kat. I read the "Our Jouney" message, thanks for pointing it out. I was just talking to my wife this morning about what to wear home from the hospital and the message provided some insight....
Thanks again for everyone's wonderful input. When I had my doc appointment to discuss treament options, I knew I wanted surgery, especially at my "young" age. And I went in expecting to go the...
Thank you all for you wonderful input. Your support is overwhelming to me. I read the Walsh book after diagnosis, but before deciding on treament. Now I want to go back and re-read the open RRP...
I was diagnosed with prostate cancer in early Nov. After discussion with my urologist, i decided on an open RRP (I am at the Cleveland Clinic, which does both open and robotic RRP). Mostly because...