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Would you share your techniques?

Guys, think electric, hand held, vibrator often advertised as a massaging device in places like Sears. These have an electric cord, not batteries. Real good for male and female. You will thank me....

5/15/2011 3:49 AM

Prostate Cancer
Split stream when i urinate

I read somewhere, it could have been here, that the pee stream is twisted by the penis to make the urine spin making the flow be a solid stem. An evolution thing I guess. The cavemen that didn't form...

2/28/2011 3:00 AM

Prostate Cancer
Split stream when i urinate

Guys I noticed awhile ago that this problem was attributed in my case to dehydration. The more liquids I drink, the less this is a problem. I also noticed it is easy to get in the habit of not...

2/26/2011 4:07 AM

Prostate Cancer
Postive Surgical Margin rates of Open versus Robotic, 3%, 8%, etc.

I am one of the few that had both open and divinci. I can tell you the small holes healed and gave me much less trouble than the big hole. Both easy to tolerate....

1/14/2011 12:07 PM

Prostate Cancer
ED-- woody question

It took me just over two years so don't give up and don't stop trying. May not be blue steel again but there is still a good bit of fun to had by both parties, just be creative and learn to enjoy the...

11/4/2010 10:36 AM

Prostate Cancer
Time to Get Away

If you haven't been exercising now is a good time to start. Walk everyday a couple of miles or so or work up to that. It will pay off....

8/22/2010 10:01 AM

Prostate Cancer
Still freaking about Dad's pain

I know this sounds strange but kidney stones can cause low back pain with the pain radiating to the hip. I found myself pounding on my hip with my fist just to make it hurt in a different way. The...

8/22/2010 9:50 AM

Prostate Cancer
Locked Brachytherapy Thread

I had read the thread and understand why it was yanked. We should all be careful about pushing or in this case scare, someone to a decision. We should offer our experiences, explain if they are...

8/17/2010 12:20 PM

Prostate Cancer
My 2nd opinion from Bostwick is back...

On lung cancer. If your family is prone to get lung cancer, then smoking is a sure way to get there. Like asbestos, it may not ever bother me but the gut next to me it could be deadly. genetics has a...

7/23/2010 8:09 AM

Prostate Cancer
frequent urge to pee at night.

Could be a urinary infection. It makes it feel like you need to pee when you don't. Are you drinking lots of water? You should be....

7/23/2010 7:47 AM

Prostate Cancer
Two and one-half years later a Stiffy

James we are the same age and the specs are about the same. Hang in there dude, your day is coming....

6/25/2010 9:41 AM

Prostate Cancer
Two and one-half years later a Stiffy

Thanks guys. What a great bunch of replies. Here is a big wish for everyone to experience the same thing....

6/25/2010 2:25 AM

Prostate Cancer
Two and one-half years later a Stiffy

I didn't ask for it. I had taken no pill. A stiffy on its own with just a little nudge. It didn't last long but it did happen. Maybe not blue steel, but it did happen all by itself. Then a week...

6/23/2010 11:08 AM

Prostate Cancer
finally, biopsy on Monday .

The others are right, the dread is the worst part. Yours is not the first butt they have seen. :yeah: The staff and the doctor will make it very easy for you. The best part is walking back through...

6/20/2010 7:33 AM

Prostate Cancer
Interesting article: Surgery regrets, I want my prostate back

i would think it would be better start a PSA at 40 then look at rate of increase and not worry about a single test by itself or what the number is for the most part. That way you would catch the guys...

4/30/2010 12:55 PM

Prostate Cancer
Interesting article: Surgery regrets, I want my prostate back

I miss mine everyday. I miss it even more when I am slap in the face with articles and news reports that say I was wrong in having it removed. But, I like the idea of having no worries about prostate...

4/30/2010 2:29 AM

Prostate Cancer
No more walnut

Dude, once you get used to no juice, the organisms get much more intense. There is something for you to look forward too. Walk, walk, walk....

2/6/2010 12:40 PM

Prostate Cancer
A Man's sense of Identity

To me it is like loosing a leg. Worst of all the mind is still is sending the signal to use the leg even though it isn't there. It is like an emptiness exist between your legs. A man is built to...

1/27/2010 11:17 AM

Prostate Cancer
Prostate Cancer and Testosterone

Look guys, even without PC, you are just getting older. :yeah: Welcome to the getting older club. Seriously, I think this could be the culprit. Something we lost with the prostate. dihydrotestosterone...

1/25/2010 3:41 PM

Prostate Cancer
Follow up Quarterly URO Exams

My URO insist on DREs every visit. I keep wondering if he didn't get bit by a law suit years ago and now want take the chance anymore. I really appreciate the thoughts on this. Nothing better than to...

1/12/2010 2:39 PM

Prostate Cancer
Follow up Quarterly URO Exams

Guys it has been two years since surgery with post surgery level of 3+3 and everything contained and all PSAs have been .01. Now I am thinking about stopping these follow up DRE/ PSA exams especially...

1/12/2010 1:36 PM

Prostate Cancer
Urine Stream

Guys, there is an in-office procedure the URO can do that might help although it is quick iti is no fun. The Uro uses the numbing stuff then inserts a small rod that at the time looked two feet long....

1/4/2010 3:25 PM

Prostate Cancer
difficulty urinating

I will add to the other posters don't wait because in all likelihood it will only get worse. Call your URO and report your problem. I stopped peeing then had to drive 90 miles. Like you, I didn't...

1/4/2010 3:07 PM

Prostate Cancer
Help for husband- was No Subject

I was hoping this person would come back with more information....

12/17/2009 3:01 PM

Prostate Cancer
Is lack of sex drive normal after prostate surgery???

I understand perfectly and I offer you my layman's theory as to way some us seem to have a profound loss of sex drive.. As I understand it, the prostate produces a chemical that momentarily enhances...

12/17/2009 2:54 PM

Prostate Cancer
First Time using the Suck and Seal

In my mind LOL, this was a one, two, three kind of a deal. The funny part was when I tried to twist that ejection thing I kept hitting the suck button. Please, no one tell me it can explode inside...

12/14/2009 3:35 PM

Prostate Cancer
DaVinci done - hubby doing well

When the cath comes out, which is no big deal, he will be a new man. It is a great day when you can be rid of that....

12/14/2009 3:26 PM

Prostate Cancer
Preparation for Open Surgery Dec. 21

Take notes when you talk to your doctor and discharge nurse. There will be a lot of information coming at you and it will be hard to remember it all even though they might give you written...

12/14/2009 3:18 PM

Prostate Cancer
First Time using the Suck and Seal

Timing and Ky every where, both made a mess out of a good love session. The Encore worked as advertised so no complaints about the product or its use. If you have foreplay, then stopping to use the...

12/13/2009 1:59 PM

Prostate Cancer
DaVinci done - hubby doing well

His appetite will return pretty quick. Walk as much as he can and if the weather is bad do laps in the house. Kind of boring but walking needs to be done unless your doc told you different. Stoll...

12/13/2009 1:27 PM

Prostate Cancer
Leak Free Pad Free - Poll

I had both surgeries but I was very lucky and never leaked from the first day except for a sneeze....

11/19/2009 7:44 PM

Prostate Cancer
Day Before da vinci questions

Just so you don't worry, this will be harder on those waiting than it is on you. LOL Oh those crummy waiting rooms.You will just sleep right through it and wake up and it will seem like only minutes...

11/6/2009 1:52 PM

Prostate Cancer
Is this just a "Hick-up in Life ?"

There seems to be a growing number of doctors that believe Divinci is not always the answer. It sounds like your doctor is considering the long run so like you said it is hard to argue with that. I...

11/6/2009 1:43 PM

Prostate Cancer
Orgasm difference pre and post Da Vinci Prostectomy

In the beginning, it just plain sucked but after the first year the orgasms have differently exceeded the days of the juice. They seem to last longer and be more intense. LOL, no fighting on who has...

10/28/2009 12:28 PM

Prostate Cancer
Viagra vs Cialis vs Levitra

Low testosterone levels and mental erotic desires shoukd be tossed in here as well since they go hand in hand sorta speak. Keep in mind if the old juice maker has been removed you have also lost that...

9/28/2009 12:33 PM

Prostate Cancer
Home from surgery

The worst is over and the best is yet to come. :o) Walk dude walk. Have stool softeners on hand if you need them....

9/21/2009 8:22 AM

Prostate Cancer
Why is incontinence so different among us?

I have wondered if a big factor could be where you stopped-started peeing. That is if you used the valve in your prostate as the main shutoff then when its gone you have to retrain yourself....

9/20/2009 11:17 AM

Prostate Cancer
Testosterone gel

The doc on Opera said you can an inch with the loss of every thirty-five pounds....

9/15/2009 8:15 AM

Prostate Cancer
A FANTASTIC THOUGHT FOR TODAY SEP. 9th

In no time you will be out and about as if nothing ever happened....

9/9/2009 12:27 PM

Prostate Cancer
Which is best? I need your experience on Open vs Robotic surgery.

I've had both. Dog gone if I could tell any difference. LOL...

9/9/2009 12:20 PM

Prostate Cancer
Muscadine grape

Muscadines have about 5 times the goodies as compared to red I have read....

9/4/2009 4:35 AM

Prostate Cancer
Muscadine grape

Last year I made a small batch of Muscadine wine that was wonderful so this year I am going to make more. Anyway in doing a bit of research I stumbled across this and thought it interesting. This is...

9/3/2009 9:53 AM

Prostate Cancer
viagra vs. injections vs. the pump. Help!

Just to add a bit. Keep in mind what you eat and drink has a big effect on how the pills work. A big meal, or alcohol is just not good when using pills. Also try sex in the morning. I have good luck...

8/26/2009 12:38 PM

Prostate Cancer
Encore Vacuum Manual or Battery powered?

Guys. thanks so much for all of the replies. iT does seem like a coin toss. Amazon had a good price on them. Mike I saw the one with both manual and battery but couldn't figure that one out. LOL the...

8/14/2009 12:57 PM

Prostate Cancer
Encore Vacuum Manual or Battery powered?

I am thinking of buying the Encore pump after reading the post here. Should I go with the battery powered model or the manual one?...

8/14/2009 11:27 AM

Prostate Cancer
Missing Prostate observations

Guys I often thought that the hollow feeling we have after prostate surgery is akin to loosing a finger or toe. You know something should be there but it isn't. Well now that I am 18 months out from...

8/14/2009 11:19 AM

Prostate Cancer
1st Post-Op PSA

Mike it only gets better from here on. :yeah:...

8/14/2009 10:59 AM

Prostate Cancer
Uro Funny

As I approch two years I am thinking of calling it quites going to the uro and just let my regular doctor run the psa with the other test. That would save a good bit of money....

8/9/2009 8:17 AM

Prostate Cancer
Viagra vs Cialis vs Levitra

Not sure why but Cialis works much better for me. Levita was good but seemed to have a very short life and the stuffy nose was a real problem. I'm about 18 months out now. The last few months have...

8/8/2009 12:57 PM

Prostate Cancer
Uro Funny

Thursday I went back to the uro for another four month psa test and DRE. When the doc walked in I told him it was best advised skipping the DRE since I had a bit of a bubbly tummy. "No problem,"he...

8/8/2009 12:36 PM

Prostate Cancer
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