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Had Radical Prostatectomy last week: What are next steps?
Prostate Cancer | Last Active: Feb 26, 2023 | Replies (51)Comment receiving replies
Now, eleven days post-RALP, and with the catheter out almost three days, I find myself fully continent, perhaps due to the Kegel PT prior to surgery. I begin more PT next week. My lab work came back completely negative, and I was placed on Cialis, 20 mg daily, to promote circulation and healing. The Cialis dose was halved as it caused my BP to plummet, making walking very difficult and driving impossible. Life is Grand!
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Wow, that’s an awesome result! By my research and numerous personal conversations with a number of men who had the RALP, you are the only person I’ve heard of with absolutely NO Incontinence issues! Every man I’ve spoken with had “Stress Incontinence” issues at the very least and most men had that coupled with pretty measurable Incontinence issues and the need to change numerous pads per day! I had my surgery performed by one of the most expert and nationally recognized surgeons in the country. I didn’t hear you comment on any “ED” issues. What has your experience been in this area.
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Philip Snowdon
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That's great to hear Max. Congrats. I begin PT for pelvic muscles next week. 95% to full continence, still a little leakage at times. I'm glad the RALP is behind us, but if anyone is considering the surgery the recovery is not bad. Just research a surgeon who has done a lot of these. My Dr averages 3/ week for 17 years.