Impotence Following Prostate Surgery
Posted: Sat May 07, 2011 6:09 pm
I had prostate cancer and had my prostate removed robotically 3 years ago (age 66). I started having nighttime erections (not great but something), about 8 months ago. One set of nerves was removed. Viagra, etc.... don't do much of anything and I don't like the side effects. Tried injections - don't like. I use the erectaid pump regularly - don't like to use the bands - they hurt. My testosterone is good (actually a little higher than normal - I use 2 tubes of Testim dailey. I take about 4 grams of L-Argenine daily. I am in very good shape - exercise regularly (weights and walking - 2+miles. I feel great.
I know I am old (69) but I'm not dead. I sure would like to get back in the saddle again.... I have a wonderful wife ---- and we do our thing and have orgasims, but I wish I could get it up and have the real thing again. I plan on a long life - with or without erections ---- my Dad is 99 ---- still plays good golf -- shoots around 50 for 9 holes. He also had prostate cancer about 20 years ago and was treated with hormones.... obviously they worked but as he has told me repeatedly - that ended his sex life.....
I am pleased that the thing works...... but it is frustrating that it doesn't work well enough to do the deed.
My question is does anyone have experience with slowing returning erectile function? What is the possibility of further improvement over time.
Thanks
I know I am old (69) but I'm not dead. I sure would like to get back in the saddle again.... I have a wonderful wife ---- and we do our thing and have orgasims, but I wish I could get it up and have the real thing again. I plan on a long life - with or without erections ---- my Dad is 99 ---- still plays good golf -- shoots around 50 for 9 holes. He also had prostate cancer about 20 years ago and was treated with hormones.... obviously they worked but as he has told me repeatedly - that ended his sex life.....
I am pleased that the thing works...... but it is frustrating that it doesn't work well enough to do the deed.
My question is does anyone have experience with slowing returning erectile function? What is the possibility of further improvement over time.
Thanks