I had my robotic prostatectomy in December of 2022 and it was successful in that the cancer was fully removed. My life drastically changed in that I became impotent and leaked regularly. I had to wear one pad a day and probably more if I engaged in any athletic activity or had something to lift. I did 8 weeks of physical therapy, but didn't find that it changed much. The doctor became very insensitive when he told me that other men would "kill to have my situation". I struggled with it each day despite the fact that I would affirm that "at least the cancer was gone". I was only 51 at the time of my surgery. I couldn't picture myself as an older man having even more problems with incontinence. Finally after 2.5 years, I was told about a leading specialist who helps men with incontinence. This doctor was very sensitive to my needs and discussed having a surgery to place a urethral sling. I had the surgery 12 days ago and was immediately dry after. I am still healing, but I feel like my quality of life drastically improved. If anyone has any questions, please feel free to reach out. Though this was a tough recovery, I have found, so far, that this was the miracle I was looking for!!
Good Morning kmroth20
A cracking post and thank you for the offer to help others in the same or similar situation. I wish you well moving froward.
Best wishes - Brian.
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