No erection after 5 years after radical prostatectomy

Posted by onestepmore @onestepmore, Mar 2 1:17pm

I chose not to do the Davinci radical prostatectomy surgery but instead went with a well known urologist that insisted tactile was important during a nerve sparring radical prostatectomy. It's been 5 years as of January 2, 2020 and still not able to get an erection without a shot. Has anyone else had this experience?

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I have been using Trimix since my surgery over 7 years ago. Still works as well as the first time.

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Two years ago I had my prostate removed with Da Vinci laparoscopic surgery. The doctor, who had done many of these surgeries prior to mine, assured me that he was able to spare my erection nerves. Last summer, during my PSA review ( steady and very low) I questioned him about when I would experience a natural erection again. I had achieved them through a VED and Trimix, but nothing else. He said I likely am as healed as I will ever be and will never have one naturally again. I can't accuse him of malpractice because it was made very clear to me that this result would be possible. Glass half full- I am cancer free. Glass half empty- the only way to have an erection now is by artificial means. Life has its challenges, doesn't it?

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I had a daVinci surgery by one of the biggest proponents of the machine. 6 yrs later, dead as a door nail with every different pill on the market. That guy on the TV ad throwing the football thru the swinging tire is definitely not me! Haven’t tried Trimix yet but I might.

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Thanks everyone for the quick reply and experience. My surgery and recovery went great 5 years ago and I never experienced incontinence and still don't...I just had my 4 month PSA test and it's undetectable so it's a blessing. I was also able to walk down the aisle for my daughter's wedding. My wife has been so supportive and she does the shots for me...and her of course. It's not very romantic but it works. Part of being a man is sexuality and before my surgery I read a lot and was afraid of the potential affects...your right when you say Life has it's challenges...it sounds like we all are here and alive...I've have many friends my age in worse shape so I am counting my blessings. Good luck and God speed to you all...Amos

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Similar to others had the DaVinci PR in February 2024. Post surgery was prescribed ED pills that did not work. About two months after surgery started to use Trimix and that's been the way to go if the wife and I want to have sex. The Dr. had told me that if I was going to regain natural erections we would know after a year that is now behind us. So, unless other ED-post RP medications are developed Trimix will be the way to go moving forward same as all others who have responded.

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@heavyphil

I had a daVinci surgery by one of the biggest proponents of the machine. 6 yrs later, dead as a door nail with every different pill on the market. That guy on the TV ad throwing the football thru the swinging tire is definitely not me! Haven’t tried Trimix yet but I might.

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Trimix has been the only way I have been able to get an erection after RP in 2024. But be aware that it may take one or more purchases of the potion to get to the right formula that works for you. I've had to test two different mixes to find the right formula. Just be sure you re-freeze the vial between uses that will extend the 30-day life that the compounding pharmacy notes on the packaging.

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@tomf

Two years ago I had my prostate removed with Da Vinci laparoscopic surgery. The doctor, who had done many of these surgeries prior to mine, assured me that he was able to spare my erection nerves. Last summer, during my PSA review ( steady and very low) I questioned him about when I would experience a natural erection again. I had achieved them through a VED and Trimix, but nothing else. He said I likely am as healed as I will ever be and will never have one naturally again. I can't accuse him of malpractice because it was made very clear to me that this result would be possible. Glass half full- I am cancer free. Glass half empty- the only way to have an erection now is by artificial means. Life has its challenges, doesn't it?

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I agree. I tried the Trimix, but finally got an implant and it is great. Both my wife and I love it. It is expensive, but if you get a doctor's recommendztion, it can be covered by health insurance. Good luck.
Bob

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