Personal Update

I just wanted to post an update of my journey post RRP.

Since I went back to work on Apr 9th things certainly changed. My job requires lifting and a lot of walking on concrete floors.

 My leaking at first increased which I expected but has since gotten a lot better. I was doing my kegels as often as possible but the leaking increased with the more I did. So I cut back and things got better. I went padless last week with only a few drops exiting 3 times while lifting.

Erections have become less frequent and although at times I am able to stimulate to one, it doesnt stay strong enough for intercourse. I'm on Cialis 10 mg but dont see much change. My spouse is very understanding and supportive but at times if gets frustrating.

I do have a question concerning kegel's. Normally muscles get tired at times of exercise. Does this also happen with the external sphincter? Since I have been not using pads would it be wise to discontinue the exercises? 

Thanks

Bob 

Age: 54

Gleason 6

PCA - Positive

PSA 5.3

Biopsy 3 of 12 positive

T1C

RRP 2/20/2007

Back to work - 4/9/2007

PSA 5/22/07 Undetectable (less than 0.1)

Hi Bob

My urologist suggested that I continue doing kegals.  He said that the regular routine might not be necessary, but occasionally using those muscles "reminds" us what it feels like to maintain long term control.  That's what I have done.  I still squirt under stress ocassionally (a mighty lunge on the 9th tee), but do not worry about pads or normal movement. We are still struggling with ED.

Biopsy 10/16/06

T2A,  PSA 4.7

Gleason 4+4=8 right side

adrenocarcinoma of prostate

DaVinci Surgery 01/16/07

Post op report,confirms Gleason4+4=8

no extra extension/invasion identified

age 65

Back on the golf course...

90 day PSA  less than 0.01 (undetectable)

Bob

Age: 54

Gleason 6

PCA - Positive

PSA 5.3

Biopsy 3 of 12 positive

T1C

RRP 2/20/2007

Back to work - 4/9/2007

PSA 5/22/07 Undetectable (less than 0.1)