Hi everybody,
I have been on silent mode for quite some time. I suppose after surgery and the initial months of post surgery recovery, In addition to going back to work full time, I have not had much time to reflect (being focussed on recovery).
Overall, I feel very lucky. Diagnosis came as a surprise in October 2020, as I did not have any symptoms but it was confirmed to be stage 2b with Gleason 3+4, with no signs of metastasis in lymphatics or annexed glands (imaging and pathology). PSA levels remain very low 18 months after RAP (unilateral nerve sparing in December 2020). As I said, I genuinely feel lucky.
Physically I feel very well. Performance at the gym has been back to pre-surgery stages, and energy levels have also been back to normal for several months now.
Having said that, my life has changed. 21 months post-surgery, incontinence is mostly controlled. I still use one of those thin shields from Tena during the day time, to be on the safe side, as sometimes I leak a few drops. However, this does not bother me too much. I do not need to use it at night.
ED, however, is recovering but very slowly. I still have not had a durable natural erection. I have woken up a couple of nights with a partial erect ion but that’s about it. I have used and continue to use a pump and also the injection of vasodilators in my penis. Both work well and definitely it is better than not having erections, but they are not comparable to natural erections.
Research indicates a significant proportion of men recover ED by 2 years post-treatment. I am not sure I will, unless something dramatic happens in the next three months.
My question to the community is:
Has anyone recover the ED after 2 years? I mean being able to have natural election allowing intercourse?
Many thanks!!