All of us, that have been diagnosed with this, know what you are going through. Perhaps the single most stress inducing part of it is the waiting. You wait for a test, to see if a treatment regime...
Gene, Use the pump for exercise. Neither my wife nor I liked the pump. It did work well for keeping the tissues healthy. I use injections now. We are both very happy with the results....
Conversely, there are those of us that had no issue with the last little squirt. Our issue is the wilting timber. That is when you wake up ready to go. Your wife is thrilled but there hasn't been...
I HATE needles!! (except for the erection injection) I asked for he lidocaine and got it. He gave me a pill to take a half hour before the procedure and another just before starting the procedure. I...
Pay attention to the lifting limitations. I moved a chair to soon and screwed myself up for an extra month!!!...
Buck, It is probably a very good proactive approach to check both avenues, psychological and physiological. Finding out where a problem is coming from can be very helpful. I would say this.... You...
Hi 41, The folks posting before me have pretty much summed up all the things I would normally say to a newly diagnosed person so I won't repeat. I will give you a little pre-surgery/beam/radiation...
I figured it out!!! You can 2 users log on at the same time, on the same computer as long as you use 2 different browsers. I have Mozilla and Explorer....
/community/emoticons/tongue.gif Moving this question to a new thread. This will help others in the future who may want to do the same thing. Also ~ helps to keep a lot of unrelated postings showing...
The pump is great for getting the blood flow to the tissues. It is important to maintain that. I used it daily at least 2 times a day just to keep the blood flowing and to try and not lose what...
OMG That is hysterical!!!! You made my whole month with that one!!...
JBuck, The advice given so far has been pretty much on point. Hard to add to. Be patient. Be calm. Be glad your wife loves you and is willing to "help". I bumped up the thread where injection therapy...
I too am sorry you need to be here but glad you are using the resource. I was 44 when diagnosed. I had the same options you have. After looking at the long term survival, recurrence and morbidity...
I have been using the injections 2 times weekly. My doc suggested that it is possible to jump start natural erections by doing this. This morning I had the first usable-while-conscious natural...
Well Bluebird, this was unexpected. I must say, your putting this thread together for me, gave me a nice warm feeling. Thank you! Veteran 1, I agree this place is so valuable I think every physician...
I itched (kind of like a sunburn healing) for about 4 or 5 months. I STILL have weird little pains if my pets step on my abdomen. 3 Docs have told me all is normal. They write it off to nerves still...
What a horrible thought! Virtually all the literature I have read, disclaims the prospect of cancer being "infectious". This disease is hard enough to deal with, emotionally, without adding the...
Stimulate!!! Now!!! Keep it fun though!! By the way, he can have an orgasm without getting erect. I was REAL surprised by that one!!! But HAPPY!...
You have one tough guy there!! I don't think I could stick that huge Caverject needle in mine even once, much less 3 times. In my opinion, any doc that just hands out the supplies and doesn't even...
I'm the same way. After having more than about 2 cups of coffee in 2 hours. I can hold it just like I did before the surgery, (didn't have ANY cancer indicators) unless I drink stuff with caffeine....
Jefnef, I LOVE my coffee!! I was real disappointed when my doc told me to stay away from caffeines for a while post surgery. I did as I was told and low and behold had no need for pads. I don't know...
My doc wanted me to have at least 2 every day and to hope for night time ones, as soon as the catheter came out. He didn't say anything about risking sutures. Other than not to be too exuberant with...
Strangle!!!! Yes!!! You are one of the ones that our docs use as an inspirational example! I am about 20 months post surgery and have had 1 usable, conscious erection without using pills, pumps or...
You shouldn't try for an erection with the catheter still in place. Otherwise.... If you can't get one, try to. If you can get one, be very, very happy! As most people on this site will attest,...
Both of your stories make me very glad I chose the removal route. No one even mentioned T problems when I was making this choice....
Keep on swinging!!! I figure I have injected around 72 times so far. All but 2 worked fine. Unless you count the first 2 that worked TOO well. Or the occasional 1 that still works TOO well. I have...
Mix mixing update, So far, after many calls to compounding pharmacies, the mix is a Docs preferred formula which he/she has asked the pharmacy to compound. The Doc will then prescribe that mix to...
Pete, You can preload several syringes with the method I described. I haven't ever risked my "main mix stash" on this. Make sure you place them with the loaded end away from the ice. You don't want...
I don't think the details will be found in the media. This kind of thing is pretty personal. I would imagine the Woods family would like to grieve without having their tragedy splashed around the...
I am with Bill on this one. (except I can't imagine the Gov. running any efficient, fair program) I spent around 4k for the surgery. I think I told Biker 8k the other day in chat. My wife corrected...
It was quite a revelation to me as well. I am wondering how the Docs determine the mix. Is it what the compounding pharmacies, they prefer, stock? Is there some formula that varies depending on the...
Pumping for therapy works real well. I didn't like it for sex but it sure did help with keeping me in my original "shape". I think it also helped trigger some nerves as I started getting night time...
Bob57, Welcome, you have come to a great place! I am sure you are going to get a bunch of replies to this. We all faced the choice you are making, to a greater or lesser degree, depending on our...
Just a quick update on the freeze dried trimix. The compounding pharmacy I contacted offers 2 mixes in 3ml multi-use packages ($27 & $21) and 3 mixes in 1ml single use packs. ($13.50 - $14.50)...
Ahhh, That explains it. It doesn't stay potent as long unrefrigerated. My goal is to be able to travel without HAVING to keep it cold. I would pre-load and take only what we could reasonably use. I...
LUV2HUNT, I agree with the others. It sure sounds like your Doc has done a less than stellar job of educating you on your recovery. Maintaining blood flow to your penis is extremely important! I...
Tamu, Not to be argumentative but I read from Raheeb, (pg4 - injection therapy thread) and in lots of other places on the web that it does not. I suppose I'll call my Doc and ask him. I just wanted...
I forgot about pets! They can be hard on incisions and stitches. So can kids and grandkids!! Training is essential. Beware! :tongue: I know of several guys who had painful experiences with dogs, cats...
1. I started the vacuum 1 week after the catheter came out. I used it at least 2 times daily, to maintain blood flow. Didn't feel comfortable trying the rings, for intercourse, until about 6 weeks...
I'm with Joe on this one. Make sure you line up some help in advance. As far as actually doing chores? I made the mistake of lifting a little too soon. You know how that can go. You FEEL okay and...
Does anyone have any info on changing from trimix to bimix? I only inject a tiny .03cc and must be VERY precise to avoid 4 hr erections. My Doc is less than enthusiastic about my changing to a less...
Raheeb, Great!! Let's hope it works consistently. Not having to deal with refrigeration would be awesome. Please keep us posted on that....
Bjay, Thanks for posting those formula numbers. I wondered if there were different formulations. Mine is quite a bit different. PGE1-10mcg, papaverine-12mg and phentolomine-1mg. I have to be very...
Let me know if they say something different. I am curious....
Joe, I'm with Pete. The stream will get better. Be thrilled you don't need the pad!! I know I was. I did find caffeine caused me to be more prone to stress leaks. It also caused my urge to be more...
Raheeb, Just a gentle caution...... pumping after an injection is fairly dangerous. You can cause quite a bit of vascular damage in the area surrounding the injection site. You won't always see it...
kziz, I had pain, that has eventually gone away, at orgasm. It felt sort of like a burning pressure where the prostate used to be and radiating toward the testicles. The first orgasm (sans erection)...
Myman, I am 18 months out from my surgery. I get erections at night, in my sleep, but can't seem to hang on to them long enough after I wake up to do anything with them. This has been going on since...
Like Grandma said.... everything in moderation, don't believe everything you hear, people who spend a lot of time on their own opinions usually miss the truth in others, question everything....
Excellent news!! Do what these folks are telling you and take it easy! Let someone take care of you and let yourself heal and you'll do great. Take it from me... don't lift anything!!! :nono:...