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Post surgery erectile recovery.
My surgery was 3 years ago and was nerve sparing and apparently successful given my continued insignificant PSA tests since. My recovery period was quite...
What is recommended first few weeks of radical prostatectomy recovery?
I'm just a week out of my RP recovery. Pain was under control, but I walked a couple of blocks 2x this week and felt...
How different is the recovery from surgery (RARP) compared to biopsy?
How much different or worse is the recovery after the surgery compared to the biopsy? My surgery is next month and I just trying to...
Prostate Cancer Sucks-But good to celebrate victories big and small
I just had my post-surgery pathology consult with my doctor today after my radical prostatectomy surgery four weeks ago. Talk about apprehension and worry. The...
Any experience with Robotic assisted simple prostatectomy (RASP)?
Hi everyone,Has anyone had experience with having RASP? Robotic assisted simple prostatectomy?Outpatient surgery? Incontinence issues afterward? Recovery ease?Hubby is scheduled for surgery January 12th. Just...
Anyone have any experience with NYU Langone?
I am currently considering prostate surgery at NYU Langone and would greatly appreciate hearing about anyone’s personal experiences with both the surgical team and the...
Day 3 of surgery
Not going to lie, this surgery was rough on me. Finally can get up and down and not dying in pain when getting up and...
Bowels rebooting post surgery? Never trust a fart!
Just sharing a few thoughts on my post surgery experience and the re-firing of your digestive system, which is more polite way of saying that...
Pelvic fascia-sparing (Retzius-sparing) technique for RP?
I am scheduled for RP soon, and have been trying to understand likely trajectory of overall recovery - and incontinence in particular - post surgery....
Open prostatectomy: How was your healing and recovery?
Next month I am scheduled to have an open prostatectomy. From your experience what has been your experience with healing and recovery? What have you...
RARP scheduled: what to expect for recovery & day-to-day life?
My RARP surgery is scheduled for early August at Mayo in Rochester. Wondering what to expect for a recovery. I know the incontinence and ED...
Retzius sparing surgery
Have been reading about surgeons who are doing Retzius sparing techniques. Is this done by most RP surgeons or is it just a few? It...
Need a good laugh! Crazy good writer nails post-surgery gas
Wow, I know they're selling post-surgery flatulence underwear, but whoever wrote this blog is so funny. Tons of good info in this post too. Does...
Radiation vs surgery: What criteria did you use to choose?
Just starting. 4+3=7 grade 3. 71yr old hiker in good shape. Triple bypass last year. Both radiation and surgery have a 85% curate rate for...
Sling, or artificial urinary sphincter?
I'm getting way ahead of myself here, but terrible incontinence (9 pads per day) after 10 weeks is getting me down. Given that I still...
Victoria & Melissa Talk Sexual Recovery Post Prostatectomy
Two ladies from Australia, one a nurse practitioner, the other a psychologist, talk about their speciality: helping men make a satisfying sexual recovery after prostatectomy...
TENS and Heating Pads for Prostatectomy Recovery
I had RARP recently and recovery has gone well. I was able to remain very continent after the catheter was removed and felt I was...
Maximum time I can postpone treatment after biopsy?
Hello everyone. I had a 12 core biopsy 12/5/25 which showed 2 cores on left side 3+4=7 , gg2 favorable. No cribiform detected, no SVI...
Cortisone shot in knee 5 weeks before prostatectomy
I am scheduled for prostatectomy at Mass Gen Brigham on 3/31. My question is about cortisone shots. I have torn meniscus and almost bone on...
Hernia surgery after SBRT?
Finished Sbrt mridian Viewray Tx in September 2023. Have a small inguinal hernia that a surgeon told me didn’t need to be treated yet. But...
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