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Posted 11 Sep 2015 at 09:17
Hi everyone

This is one for the guys who have had Radical Prostatectomy. I keep forgetting to ask my surgeon.

After the operation my entire pubic hair area felt " hand-plucked " and was incredibly tender for weeks. My testicles were agony for weeks. I'm now exactly 12 weeks and not in any pain at all apart from internal bladder which is being investigated.

But my whole pelvis area is numbish now. I can tell mostly when I'm washing or towelling myself down. Hips , tummy , entire pubic area etc. My penis has retained sensitivity but I've not had an orgasm as good as the old ones yet.

Any ideas comments guys ?

Thanks Chris

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Posted 12 Sep 2015 at 13:16

To get to your prostate they had to cut through multiple layers of flesh, fat, muscle, some of which contain the nerves that 'feel' stuff. The numbness is no surprise if some sensory nerves were cut or bashed about a bit and should wear off over time as they heal.

"Life can only be understood backwards; but it must be lived forwards." Soren Kierkegaard

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Posted 11 Sep 2015 at 21:05
I had my op towards the end of 2012 so I am a bit ahead of you on my PCa journey.

Looking back I was sore but if I am honest I don't think I was as bad as you describe. However, for about 3 months I did take things quite easy. You are much younger than me and knowing what I was at your age I would have probably have done too much so I wonder if maybe this is the case for you? I hope I have not offended you by suggesting that. I am of course no expert or medic. Would your specialist nurse be able to put your mind at rest?

With regard to quality of orgasms, it was about 4 months following surgery that I experienced my first dry ones. I was a late starter, mainly due to ignorance. I wasn't a member of this forum at the time and I simply didn't know an orgasm was possible without an erection. Tablets didn't work and it wasn't until about May 2013 when I obtained a vacuum pump that I saw an erection since pre surgery!

The first few were of very poor quality and disappointing. Looking back this was quite a frustrating time. However, through the passage of time and some persistence quality has greatly improved. I would put money on it that yours will improve in time. I do very much understand how difficult this is.

I hope this helps. I am sure other forum members who are better with words than me and have been through similar experiences will come forward and have something to say.

Wishing you all the best.

User
Posted 12 Sep 2015 at 08:00

Hi Chris I am further on than you 9 months I have had a slight numbness feel to that area which at this point is like a feeling that something has been done there .seeing consultant Tuesday will ask him .Andy

User
Posted 17 Sep 2015 at 20:06

Hi Chris asked urologist and as Lyn said it would be where he had cut through nerves ect and should improve with time which mine has Andy

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Posted 11 Sep 2015 at 21:05
I had my op towards the end of 2012 so I am a bit ahead of you on my PCa journey.

Looking back I was sore but if I am honest I don't think I was as bad as you describe. However, for about 3 months I did take things quite easy. You are much younger than me and knowing what I was at your age I would have probably have done too much so I wonder if maybe this is the case for you? I hope I have not offended you by suggesting that. I am of course no expert or medic. Would your specialist nurse be able to put your mind at rest?

With regard to quality of orgasms, it was about 4 months following surgery that I experienced my first dry ones. I was a late starter, mainly due to ignorance. I wasn't a member of this forum at the time and I simply didn't know an orgasm was possible without an erection. Tablets didn't work and it wasn't until about May 2013 when I obtained a vacuum pump that I saw an erection since pre surgery!

The first few were of very poor quality and disappointing. Looking back this was quite a frustrating time. However, through the passage of time and some persistence quality has greatly improved. I would put money on it that yours will improve in time. I do very much understand how difficult this is.

I hope this helps. I am sure other forum members who are better with words than me and have been through similar experiences will come forward and have something to say.

Wishing you all the best.

User
Posted 12 Sep 2015 at 08:00

Hi Chris I am further on than you 9 months I have had a slight numbness feel to that area which at this point is like a feeling that something has been done there .seeing consultant Tuesday will ask him .Andy

User
Posted 12 Sep 2015 at 13:16

To get to your prostate they had to cut through multiple layers of flesh, fat, muscle, some of which contain the nerves that 'feel' stuff. The numbness is no surprise if some sensory nerves were cut or bashed about a bit and should wear off over time as they heal.

"Life can only be understood backwards; but it must be lived forwards." Soren Kierkegaard

User
Posted 17 Sep 2015 at 20:06

Hi Chris asked urologist and as Lyn said it would be where he had cut through nerves ect and should improve with time which mine has Andy

User
Posted 17 Sep 2015 at 22:34

Sometimes I surpass even my own expectations :-)

"Life can only be understood backwards; but it must be lived forwards." Soren Kierkegaard

User
Posted 01 Oct 2015 at 22:29
I'm probably going to look very stupid here....

I had a hysterectomy five years ago. Once the scar had healed, the area was completely numb for several months. It gradually came back. One small area of the scar is still numb.

so, I'd agree with the nerve thing

Louise

User
Posted 01 Oct 2015 at 22:44

Hi Chris,

Years ago I badly cut my fingers (knocking on a glass door at a pub, a bit too hard, when I was working, that doesn't sound too good, but quite innocent, I'll tell you the details if we ever meet). 

Once it healed, I could still feel the cuts as if they were still there for several years. 

The body sometimes takes a while to heal properly.

Take care.

Steve

 

User
Posted 02 Oct 2015 at 06:43

I had both legs stripped of veins must be 25 years ago now and still have numb areas on the tops of both legs.

I forget about it until I touch it and then it's the same effect as when you have novocaine at the dentist.
You are aware you are touching it but can't feel it. It's weird

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User
Posted 02 Oct 2015 at 06:57
The underside of my feet, particularly the toes have been numb since chemotherapy, same sensation ( or lack of) as described by others, it was worse initially but seemed to have stopped getting better. It does not bother me in fact as I can't feel my toes much they don't hurt when I run lol. Onco said that this can be a side effect of chemo so am not worried.

Kev

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