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Post Prostatectomy Two Week Progress

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@quaddick I couldn’t have written my own experience any better! The fact that our experiences mirror each other so closely gives me confidence that you will share a similar trajectory!

I had RALP in August, 2025. After experiencing the exact thing you described, I am back to functioning as well or better than before my diagnosis. My wife and I walk 3-5 miles per day, do yoga 3x per week, and travel as much as possible. I wear a small pad at night only as a safety net, but have woken up dry for the past month.

As far as ED, I was prescribed Cialis 5mg daily in addition to the as needed Viagra. Dr. encouraged me to “coax” a morning erection when necessary as part of penile rehab. I’m happy to say that, with the exception of ejaculation (that takes some getting used to) intercourse is as frequent and satisfying as before surgery.

I know we’re all different and progress at different rates, but I see many parallels and hope your continued recovery is as encouraging!

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@phayes
Thanks for the very encouraging post. Every day I continue to improve on all fronts.
Since you mention ED, I wonder if you'd mind my asking a question? As I mentioned, I do wake up with a partial erection after dreams though nothing like the full ones pre-RALP. This morning, there was no mistaking it, and yesterday I felt a bit horny in the shower. My question is- at 3 weeks from surgery, is it too soon to try stimulation? Might I risk damaging something that hasn't healed yet? My doctor said I could begin penile rehabilitation at 6 weeks. Should I be hands off (pun intended) until then?
I'd appreciate your insight.
Thanks