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Prostate Cancer Survivor
Posted: Mon Mar 26, 2012 9:36 pm
by lefty01
Hi; I'm new here. I'm 60 and live in central Virginia. Two and a half years ago I had my prostate removed by Da Vinci robotic laparoscopy surgery. Since then I have been recovering and with Levitra, I am pretty functional. Cialis doesn't work for me - I get bad muscle cramps. I had ED before the prostate surgery, but needed only a very low dose of Levitra - 5 mg was fine. After surgery I was very hit or miss even with a full 20 mg dose. When I did get an erection, it would have a short shelf life. If I didn't use it right away it would fade and not come back. Now I am much more reliable. I would like to get away from the pills, and have had some success without, but I just don,t feel that it will be reliable. I also developed Peyronies after the surgery, so now I curve up and to the left. That is strange looking, but does not present me any problems. I'm glad I found this site to discuss with people in a similar situation.
Lefty
Re: Prostate Cancer Survivor
Posted: Mon Mar 26, 2012 10:37 pm
by Spartan
Welcome! This is a great place for support from understanding men!
Re: Prostate Cancer Survivor
Posted: Wed Mar 28, 2012 7:05 pm
by Tenpin
Hi Lefty,
Similiar story. I am 49, with no history of ED, I had "the robot" 4.5 months ago. I am currently on a therapy of daily pumping (just to erection and release, no rings, yet) and daily Cialis (5 mg) Without the pump,i am no more than 60% hard, and that's only after some significant play time. I am still seeing some slow progress and am hopeful.
As to the Cialis, I found less side effects when I switched to mornings, rather than evenings.
We're all in this fight together, good luck.
Rich
Re: Prostate Cancer Survivor
Posted: Wed Mar 28, 2012 11:00 pm
by anothernight
Welcome. Contact me anytime...newby so don't expect much. I am glad you are here.
Re: Prostate Cancer Survivor
Posted: Thu Mar 29, 2012 12:46 am
by bob1138
Welcome to FT Lefty,
I am a fellow PCa Survivor and developed ED Post-Prostatectomy in February 2004.
The "standard" ED Treatment Modalities (PDE5 Inhibitors, MUSE, VED, Injections) did not work satisfactorily for me.
In December 2007 I opted for an IPP (Inflatable Penile Prosthesis) which, thankfully, completely corrected my ED.
My wife and I have enjoyed my Titan Implant for the past 4+ years and counting.
There is a wealth of information in this Group --- ask questions and join the chats --- you are among friends here.
Hope to see you in the Chat Room.
Best of luck,
Bob