Nerve sparing on one side only - experience off effects?

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Hi Bjorn,

My husband had an open RRP last july in which only one nerve was saved.  I'm happy to tell you that we had an erection and intercourse 3 weeks later with the aid of viagra.  Things have only got better in that department even to the point that he doesen't even need the viagra anymore.  However.....he still needs to wear 1-3 pads a day for the incontinence, that is taking longer to get back.  It seems like it is different for everyone though.  Your young age and good health (other than PC) is in your favor.  PC doesn't mean the end of your sex life!  There are many options available to help in that area. I think/hope this is what you were asking about! 

Welcome to the forum,

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Letty

Husband diagnosed at age 50.  RRP perfored in July 2006.  PSA:  5.7;  Gleason 7 (3+4);

staged T2C.  Cancer confined to prostate.  Husband's father diagnosed at age 63, (13 years ago), also had a RRP, still going strong!