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@jeffmarc
With all due, great respect, Jeff, I think your advice here is a little confusing. The penis pump will address ED, not incontinence!
Furthermore, he probably shouldn't mess with one until he is cleared for sexual activity, which was, in my case for example, six weeks following the RARP. I was, however, immediately prescribed the Cialis, as you say.
jmhabo, I'm six weeks past my RARP, and my incontinence just recently seems to be improving some, so be patient! Also, I agree that 100 kegels/day sounds very excessive! Furthermore, stopping the urine flow as Dr. Walsh recommends can have other negative effects. I was told to do sets of ten kegels three times a day, whether lying down or sitting. I generally hold each one about six seconds. As I said, I do seem to be improving, plus I had conducted that regimen starting several weeks before my surgery.
We're in a similar boat, from the sound of things, but do be patient as your body still has some significant healing to do, and it deserves the respect and time to do so.
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@sandguy
@jmhabo said the following
“ I'm currently 3 weeks post radical prostatectomy and dealing with some incontinence, total impotence, and some minor bowel issues”
I think people should be prepared for what to do if they have ED and incontinence. Asking if he had nerve sparing surgery can help answer whether or not ED is long-term Or more easily solvable.
He was really depressed about these issues and giving him some ideas about how he could get around them was beneficial to him.
I didn’t tell him it was something he had to do immediately I gave him some future ideas about how to resolve the issues he has and at least lift the depression a little.