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7 weeks after Prostatectomy and still waking up a lot to pee.
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I am 4 weeks post RARP. Haven't attempted sex yet, but erections don't seem to be a problem. Have decent continence (I think) for this stage. Two things I like the most (coffee and alcohol) sure seem to exacerbate matters. Alcohol in the evenings result in frequent urges, but I piss like a racehorse. Sleep seems to be fine/dry, but when I wake up around 5 am or so, I do have an urge and will urinate three times in the first 30 - 45 minutes. I'm trying to be disciplined with no strenuous activity till the 6 week mark, but have been walking a good a bit with very mild/light floor exercises (to include kegels every other day as prescribed). I do squirt a little when on the floor, but not enough to embarrass or require pads. Currently, I'm testing to see how long I can go without the need of a pad. Getting better everyday, but by late afternoon or if going out in public, enough dribble/leakage to warrant. The Tena pads seem to work great. Mayo Jax did a great job helping me with expectations, so I'm not freaked out. One day at a time with the knowledge that results/progress vary from one pecker to the next. A good pathology report and positive attitude are my personal keys to victory.
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@folmajt -- Sounds like you're doing really well and have a great attitude. I was 70 when I had NS RARP 16+ months ago. Even though I believe I was never incontinent, I certainly had many minor accidental releases while I was figuring out the new normal. For example, when I was allowed to resume working out in the gym at 6 weeks I started really easy. After a few more weeks I finally got to the point where I was lifting something that took a little effort. The first time I did, a little squirt. Those accidental releases would happen occasionally, typically when I did something new physically. It took a while to get past it, but now at 16 months, I feel fully back to normal. Switching to ED, it sounds like you're way ahead of me. At one month I was maybe 65% firm if I could get an erection at all. Also, the first few times I tried having sex I had some urine release as well. Progress was very slow for me and I used both Cialis and Viagra as part of my rehab. Also the dry climax's took a little getting used to. But by about 15 months I considered myself fully back to normal and I find the climax as satisfying as before. All along, I did my Kegels and worked on penile rehab. I just wanted to share my story with you because along the way there were many times I wondered if I'd ever get back to normal. Best wishes.