No erection after 5 years after radical prostatectomy
I chose not to do the Davinci radical prostatectomy surgery but instead went with a well known urologist that insisted tactile was important during a nerve sparring radical prostatectomy. It's been 5 years as of January 2, 2020 and still not able to get an erection without a shot. Has anyone else had this experience?
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I have been using Trimix since my surgery over 7 years ago. Still works as well as the first time.
Two years ago I had my prostate removed with Da Vinci laparoscopic surgery. The doctor, who had done many of these surgeries prior to mine, assured me that he was able to spare my erection nerves. Last summer, during my PSA review ( steady and very low) I questioned him about when I would experience a natural erection again. I had achieved them through a VED and Trimix, but nothing else. He said I likely am as healed as I will ever be and will never have one naturally again. I can't accuse him of malpractice because it was made very clear to me that this result would be possible. Glass half full- I am cancer free. Glass half empty- the only way to have an erection now is by artificial means. Life has its challenges, doesn't it?
I had a daVinci surgery by one of the biggest proponents of the machine. 6 yrs later, dead as a door nail with every different pill on the market. That guy on the TV ad throwing the football thru the swinging tire is definitely not me! Haven’t tried Trimix yet but I might.
Thanks everyone for the quick reply and experience. My surgery and recovery went great 5 years ago and I never experienced incontinence and still don't...I just had my 4 month PSA test and it's undetectable so it's a blessing. I was also able to walk down the aisle for my daughter's wedding. My wife has been so supportive and she does the shots for me...and her of course. It's not very romantic but it works. Part of being a man is sexuality and before my surgery I read a lot and was afraid of the potential affects...your right when you say Life has it's challenges...it sounds like we all are here and alive...I've have many friends my age in worse shape so I am counting my blessings. Good luck and God speed to you all...Amos