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Subject:   Re: Facts (Numbers) about post robotic prostatectomy Re continence & potency
Name:   Paul A
Date Posted:   May 5, 08 - 12:39 PM
Email:   pja_51@cox.net
Message:   Jim,

After my robotic RP, I had no control for about a day. After that, I needed one super pad per day for about a month, then one thin pad per day for another month. My only problem in the year since then is that I must be sure to empty my bladder completely and wipe with toilet paper or I will drip. I did have two instances of waking up wet but in both cases I was under great stress (one time was after hernia surgery and the other was after learning that my RP was botched).

As for erections, I had a few partials soon after surgery, then nothing. I tried Viagra and only got a headache and blue vision. Levitra started to work but I had to discontinue that when I started with the hormones and radiation.

Incontinence and erections are nothing compared to a painful death. Treat the problem quickly before it gets a chance to spread. While I cannot recommend the Da Vinci (due to my experience), you have to choose something. I know it's taking a step back, but if I had it to do over again, I'd choose an old fashioned open procedure.

Paul A from RI
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