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How to overcome anxiety before a radical prostatectomy?

Posted by sarge15926 @sarge15926, Oct 27, 2025

Guys I've read a lot of good information on this site, but haven't really seen an answer on this one. I'm a 64 yo Veteran and the VA is covering all the cost on the procedure. Can someone give me some advice to overcome the anxiety. Both my Grandfather and Father had PC

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topf | @topf | Oct 31, 2025
In reply to @sarge15926 "@topf All of it to be honest. Tbh" + (show)
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All of it to be honest. Tbh

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@sarge15926 And if you still have some time, do two things:

i) Start working with a pelvic floor physiotherapist now.

ii) See an ED specialist and start Cialis before the surgery.

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rbeshany | @rbeshany | Oct 31, 2025

If they remove the nerves, you will have impotence and probably urgency in continence.
Best of luck

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Colleen Young, Connect Director | @colleenyoung | Nov 8, 2025

@sarge15926, how are you doing? Is surgery still ahead or in the rearview mirror?

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