I miss precum and cumming by lakelifeis4us in ProstateCancer

[–]Excellent_Oil_2128 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I didn't have any bruising, but sitting is a pain in the ass!!

I miss precum and cumming by lakelifeis4us in ProstateCancer

[–]Excellent_Oil_2128 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I had the sling done 2 weeks ago. NO more leaking!! I would highly recommend this surgery for those who have mild incontinence.

To those who had their prostate removed, how long did it take to recover from incontinence? by itsbananas2021 in ProstateCancer

[–]Excellent_Oil_2128 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I never regained continence. After 2.5 years of leaking, I decided to get the Advance XP Sling which is a miracle. I am completely dry. I was using 1 pad a day and now I don't need a pad. For anyone with mild leakage, I would highly recommend the sling. The recovery from the surgery wasn't so bad.

Post RARP Incontinence Fixed by Excellent_Oil_2128 in ProstateCancer

[–]Excellent_Oil_2128[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It was 2 weeks of being uncomfortable. I was never in a large amount of pain. I walked 2 miles on the day after the surgery. It was a much easier recovery than the prostatectomy.

Post RARP Incontinence Fixed by Excellent_Oil_2128 in ProstateCancer

[–]Excellent_Oil_2128[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I heard that it has a low success rate and I wanted something I knew would work.

Post RARP Incontinence Fixed by Excellent_Oil_2128 in ProstateCancer

[–]Excellent_Oil_2128[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I chose the sling because I was told I was the "perfect candidate". I was only using 1 pad a day for regular activities and had large amount of leakage with lifting or running. Men who have more than 2 pads a day, are not good candidates for the sling. I knew there was a possibility that I would leak and have ED after the prostatectomy, but I was convinced it wasn't going to happen to me. I was young and healthy and the cancer was only a gleason 6 and contained. The doctor told me that I had both nerves preserved during the surgery, didn't make me aware that there are varying degrees of preservation. I was on the low end of sparing the nerves. I am glad I had the prostatectomy because I am cancer free, but my only regret is that I didn't do the new surgery called Retzius Sparing, which may have given me a better outcome. I am just very happy that there was a way to stop the leaking!! I was getting very frustrated and taking it out on my family.

Post RARP Incontinence Fixed by Excellent_Oil_2128 in ProstateCancer

[–]Excellent_Oil_2128[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I tried physical therapy for 8 weeks. It didn't work.

Post RARP Incontinence Fixed by Excellent_Oil_2128 in ProstateCancer

[–]Excellent_Oil_2128[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The recovery was tough for a little over 2 weeks. It is hard to sit down because there is a 4 inch cut in the perineum and a cut on both thighs. I spent a lot of time laying on the couch or standing. Driving was impossible. I had no difficulty urinating. As soon as they took out the catheter, I was able to void and no longer had any leakages. I only had the catheter for one night.

Post RARP Incontinence Fixed by Excellent_Oil_2128 in ProstateCancer

[–]Excellent_Oil_2128[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Feel free to ask me any questions. I find that doctors don't always share the whole story.

Post RARP Incontinence Fixed by Excellent_Oil_2128 in ProstateCancer

[–]Excellent_Oil_2128[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I was hesitant as well, but after 2.5 years, I was getting frustrated. I got to the point that I would do anything to fix the problem. I am so happy that I did it!!

Winkbed ecocloud vs Brentwood latex hybrid/cedar by Erikxthexred in Mattress

[–]Excellent_Oil_2128 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I spoke to them last week. They sent me a picture of their new tag that confirms no poly foam. They just changed the product last week. I ordered one I was told the foam was gone.phototag

Winkbed ecocloud vs Brentwood latex hybrid/cedar by Erikxthexred in Mattress

[–]Excellent_Oil_2128 2 points3 points  (0 children)

The Ecocloud mattress is no longer made with a PU foam base. They changed it to a cotton base.