22 month follow up

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I had a follow up with my surgeon’s office yesterday. It was 20 months to the day since my prostatectomy. I am happy to report that my PSA was described as undetectable. The incontinence is almost bull at this point. I do have the occasional accident at night. Three things are probably causing this. Number one - I just do not stay on top of the Kegels, Number two - I am stupid and drink way more liquid than I should after supper in the evenings, and Number 3 - my local urologist thinks I may just be getting so relaxed in my sleep that it just turns loose at times.

Anyway I know I can control two of the three if I would just do it.

The ED on the other hand is tough to deal with. I have tried Viagra and Cialis with little to no response to either. However, Trimix was successful just too painful. Bimix on the other hand works well and for good duration. I have been pleased with how well the Bimix works.

 

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My update at two years post surgery. Minor leakage and im going to have a sling put in. My PSA doubled a couple months ago and having to go in for radiation. On hormones now to drop the PSA while I wait to heal from the sling surgery. I'm 73.5 years old, and hope to get a few more years out of this crazy world without leaking!

 

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Sorry to hear that you have to do radiation. I hope the sling procedure does well for you as well as the radiation. You seem to have a great attitude and that goes a very long way dealing with all this stuff. Hang in there and best wishes to you.

 

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Glad to hear your PSA is so low! When did you notice an improvement with your incontinence? I haven't seen much improvement after 5 months, but my urologist says that isn't surprising considering I recently had TURP surgery.

 

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@fuzzykiwi48 sorry no experience with TURP. In my case though I was very discouraged at the 4 month mark but was reassured that by the 8 month mark I would have a different outlook. And I did. It wasn’t long after 4 months that things started to improve and I was in pretty good shape by 8 months.

Hang in there. Stay hydrated. Believe it or not that actually is a good thing. And do as I say not as I do, lol, do the Kegels and watch your liquid intake within about three hours of bedtime.

Best wishes.

 

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@Alh63, thanks! I'm doing kegels and hydrating, "doc." My pelvic floor pt says that the muscles are strong, just need to wait it out. Patience...

 

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Patience is the hard part, unfortunately.

 

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I know, I know. My advice to others is to get out there as much as possible - work, play, walk, whatever it takes.

 

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I am 76 years old and 18 months post op. No incontinence. I have been lucky but also do Kegels, and never miss a day. ED has been problematic, but Trimix is effective. I would like to find an ED specialist who takes the time with me. I am in North Florida, but willing to travel. Any suggestions?