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- Thu Nov 23, 2023 10:50 pm
- Forum: Implants
- Topic: Monday is the day I restore what prostate cancer took from me
- Replies: 18
- Views: 1699
Re: Monday is the day I restore what prostate cancer took from me
So…here’s my story in a nutshell. I was diagnosed with aggressive prostate cancer in 2016 and had a prostatectomy later that year. No natural erections since then. Vacuum, bimix, trimix all used with limited success for about three years and then I just gave up. It didn’t help that the cancer has r...
- Wed Nov 22, 2023 1:18 pm
- Forum: Implants
- Topic: Pump placement concerns
- Replies: 3
- Views: 457
Pump placement concerns
I am 10 days post-op and everything is going well. Very little pain...except that the pump keeps gravitating to a position to the right - behind my right testicle. When move around it rubs the the testicle and causes pain. If I carefully manipulate it I can get the pump to a position in the middle o...
- Sat Nov 18, 2023 3:27 pm
- Forum: Implants
- Topic: Monday is the day I restore what prostate cancer took from me
- Replies: 18
- Views: 1699
Re: Monday is the day I restore what prostate cancer took from me
cth524 wrote:Shueswim let me know how it works out. I am planning for next year with him or Parker. Carrion is the leading one though
Carrion was great as was Tampa General. I've been really surprised by the lack of pain. Still a long way to go...but no complaints so far.
- Tue Nov 14, 2023 12:42 pm
- Forum: Implants
- Topic: Monday is the day I restore what prostate cancer took from me
- Replies: 18
- Views: 1699
Re: Monday is the day I restore what prostate cancer took from me
Thanks to all for your encouragement and support. Surgery went very well. Pain is minimal and managed with tylenol. Of course it's uncomfortable, but I expected much worse. There was very little discussion presurgery with the doctor about what expect. My fault really, he was open to all questions......
- Tue Nov 14, 2023 12:22 pm
- Forum: Implants
- Topic: Monday is the day I restore what prostate cancer took from me
- Replies: 18
- Views: 1699
Re: Monday is the day I restore what prostate cancer took from me
[/quote] I've walked in your shoes, brother. It's something only us RP guys can relate to. Looking back now, I realize it WAS the best possible move for me and my wife. I went through a period of self doubt and depression when I realized my "little friend" wasn't going to cooperate anymore...
- Sun Nov 12, 2023 12:45 am
- Forum: Implants
- Topic: Monday is the day I restore what prostate cancer took from me
- Replies: 18
- Views: 1699
Monday is the day I restore what prostate cancer took from me
So…here’s my story in a nutshell. I was diagnosed with aggressive prostate cancer in 2016 and had a prostatectomy later that year. No natural erections since then. Vacuum, bimix, trimix all used with limited success for about three years and then I just gave up. It didn’t help that the cancer has re...