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JBuck
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Posted 7/16/2007 4:53 PM (GMT -8)
Just got the results of my first PSA, 3 months after after RP. Happy to report it was 0. What a relief! My Doctor told me after the surgery that he was sure he got it all, but till you see those first test results, you wonder a little.
Also, got a prescription for Viagra to help the ED. Checked with my prescription provider and found they only cover Levitra. I guess I'll call my doctor tomorrow to see what he has to say about that. Any opinions on Viagra vs Levitra?? The Doc gave me some Viagra samples to try. He also said if the medication doesn't work well after 2 months, he'll consider injections. I realize this probably won't work like magic and progress will be slow but at least now, I feel like I'm doing something about it rather than just waiting patiently.

John
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Dutch
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Posted 7/16/2007 5:06 PM (GMT -8)

John:

Congrats on the big fat "O".  I can imagine your relief.  Continued success as you address the ED issue.

Dutch

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biker90
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Posted 7/16/2007 6:47 PM (GMT -8)
Hey John,

Great news on the zero PSA. That's what we all like to hear from everybody here. Good luck with the Viagra. I was on Levitra before PCa and use both now with very little to show for it. (lol) But we have to keep trying and be patient. I am going to talk to my doc about injections on Wednesday when I get my 3rd PSA results....

Jim
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56pontiac
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Posted 7/16/2007 8:25 PM (GMT -8)
Hey buddy, I never new how good 0 ZERO was until I got this thang. CONGRATS !!!!!!
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JCL
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Posted 7/17/2007 4:15 AM (GMT -8)
Congratulations on the big 0, John!

I received my first post surgery PSA result a couple of weeks ago and the words still ring in my ear, “your PSA was 0.1, undetectable.” Of course, even though our prostates have been removed, we all still have to deal with PSA testing for the rest of our lives, but why worry about that now. Let’s cross those bridges when they appear.

 

Viagra, although I had success with it, gave me a headache, so my urologist gave me some Cialis to try.

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Age: 49

Diagnosed: March, 2007

PSA: 3.0

Biopsy: 5 of 12 core samples positive with <5%, Gleason 6

DaVinci Surgery: May 21, 2007

Pathology Report: 15% of prostate involved, largest tumor 7mm, no invasion of seminal vesicles, negative margins, cancer confined, Gleason 7 (3+4)

Continence: Dripping regularly after catheter removal but steady improvement and faithfully doing Kegels led to shucking the pads after five weeks. No incontinence other than a brief squirt sometimes standing after sitting.

Erections:  Started at five weeks assisted by Viagra. Woke up with non-assisted erections at six weeks.

Post Edited (JCL) : 7/17/2007 6:38:59 AM (GMT-6)

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Posted 7/17/2007 7:53 PM (GMT -8)
      Yea !   ~     John   *JBuck , 1st ~~~PSA…    !!! ~~~ >>>   Woo ~ Hoo   <<< ~~~ !!! Undetectable   Cause   for    celebration!!!!!   Definitely!!!       What a wonderful day it is ~ each and every-day ….     Enjoy it to the fullest.   Yippeeeee!!!!!! From   Lee & Buddy *      *      *      *      *      * The ultimate “goal”… we all strive for… Thank you for sharing ~ that your goal has been met…. It is very important to “all ”of us!   This is a way of positive feedback… A way of showing others Hope… and a way of Sharing.    J   Caring is Sharing ~   Thank You for Sharing   J   Threads started by: (direct links ~ just click on the title!   Reminder to click on the REFRESH  icon once there) Depression over ED
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aus
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Posted 7/18/2007 4:35 AM (GMT -8)

Be careful with Viagra tablets: some people do not react well to the large size.

Begin with 25 size to see how you tolerate it.

If you have 100 tablets, cut them up to start with and see how it goes.

Many, including doctors, are not aware of how it  can affect some men.

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JBuck
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Posted 7/19/2007 6:04 PM (GMT -8)
Took the first Viagra the other night. Cut the pill in half like the Doc told me to. With a little stimulation I was able to get a halfway erection, almost good enough for penetration but not quite. I guess that not bad for the first try. Did not experience any side effects. I did it at night and after the test, I went to sleep, so maybe I slept through any side effects but felt fine in the morning. Just glad to see a little action out of it. It was encouraging.

John
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mvesr
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Posted 7/20/2007 4:24 AM (GMT -8)
Hi Jbuck. Good news about the 0. Hope it continues.

Mika mvesr
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spinbiscuit
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Posted 7/20/2007 5:02 AM (GMT -8)
Hello John,

Great to hear the "Big Goose Egg" on your PSA test. I hope you improve quickly on the ED too.

Glen
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