Prostate Removal - Prostatitis Forum & Social Network2024-03-29T11:23:02Zhttps://prostatitis.ning.com/forum/topics/prostate-removal?commentId=2201951%3AComment%3A52952&feed=yes&xn_auth=noSteven F said:
Hi Drs. Muff…tag:prostatitis.ning.com,2016-12-06:2201951:Comment:529522016-12-06T21:10:00.622ZGreg Donayhttps://prostatitis.ning.com/profile/GregDonay
<p><br></br> <br></br> <cite>Steven F said:</cite></p>
<blockquote cite="http://prostatitis.ning.com/forum/topics/prostate-removal?page=8&commentId=2201951%3AComment%3A52482&x=1#2201951Comment37204"><div><div class="xg_user_generated"><p>Hi Drs. Muff & Krongrad -</p>
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<p>Just checking in to let the forum know that I had an LRP last July. I'm very thankful for your guidance - I don't know if I would have pursued this course of treatment without knowing that it existed as option - as…</p>
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<p><br/> <br/> <cite>Steven F said:</cite></p>
<blockquote cite="http://prostatitis.ning.com/forum/topics/prostate-removal?page=8&commentId=2201951%3AComment%3A52482&x=1#2201951Comment37204"><div><div class="xg_user_generated"><p>Hi Drs. Muff & Krongrad -</p>
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<p>Just checking in to let the forum know that I had an LRP last July. I'm very thankful for your guidance - I don't know if I would have pursued this course of treatment without knowing that it existed as option - as all the doctors I'd spoken to prior always looked at me with a sort of bemusement when I wanted to discuss it. </p>
<p>6 months out now and I'm much happier. The pain is 95% gone - all that seems to remain is some minor residual pain. Gone are the tiredness, chills,etc. </p>
<p>Strangely, even though my PSA scores were always <1.0, the post-surgical pathology report indicated a gleason 6 tumor that had reached the capsule, but not breached it. So, I dodged a bullet with the surgery, it appears.</p>
<p>Incontinence is improving - I'm down to 1 pad a day, and really only use it for peace of mind. The biggest risk is when I'm in the gym - certain exercises can create a problem. </p>
<p>Erections are coming back, though sex isn't my main focus right now, to be honest.</p>
<p>I'm so glad I had the surgery. I feel like I have my life back. Thanks!</p>
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</blockquote> Hi Steven , really pleased yo…tag:prostatitis.ning.com,2016-09-29:2201951:Comment:524822016-09-29T15:06:14.286ZJohn hayneshttps://prostatitis.ning.com/profile/Johnhaynes
Hi Steven , really pleased you are doing well buddy.<br />
Do you make no telling me what age you are?
Hi Steven , really pleased you are doing well buddy.<br />
Do you make no telling me what age you are? Are they still performing LRP…tag:prostatitis.ning.com,2016-09-23:2201951:Comment:523862016-09-23T17:42:57.041ZGreg Donayhttps://prostatitis.ning.com/profile/GregDonay
Are they still performing LRP's. ?
Are they still performing LRP's. ? Hi Steve, where was the surge…tag:prostatitis.ning.com,2016-09-18:2201951:Comment:523072016-09-18T20:52:09.804ZSamhttps://prostatitis.ning.com/profile/Sam
<p>Hi Steve, where was the surgery done.<br></br> <br></br> <cite>Steven F said:</cite></p>
<blockquote cite="http://prostatitis.ning.com/forum/topics/prostate-removal?id=2201951%3ATopic%3A18&page=8#2201951Comment37204"><div><div class="xg_user_generated"><p>Hi Drs. Muff & Krongrad -</p>
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<p>Just checking in to let the forum know that I had an LRP last July. I'm very thankful for your guidance - I don't know if I would have pursued this course of treatment without knowing that it…</p>
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<p>Hi Steve, where was the surgery done.<br/> <br/> <cite>Steven F said:</cite></p>
<blockquote cite="http://prostatitis.ning.com/forum/topics/prostate-removal?id=2201951%3ATopic%3A18&page=8#2201951Comment37204"><div><div class="xg_user_generated"><p>Hi Drs. Muff & Krongrad -</p>
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<p>Just checking in to let the forum know that I had an LRP last July. I'm very thankful for your guidance - I don't know if I would have pursued this course of treatment without knowing that it existed as option - as all the doctors I'd spoken to prior always looked at me with a sort of bemusement when I wanted to discuss it. </p>
<p>6 months out now and I'm much happier. The pain is 95% gone - all that seems to remain is some minor residual pain. Gone are the tiredness, chills,etc. </p>
<p>Strangely, even though my PSA scores were always <1.0, the post-surgical pathology report indicated a gleason 6 tumor that had reached the capsule, but not breached it. So, I dodged a bullet with the surgery, it appears.</p>
<p>Incontinence is improving - I'm down to 1 pad a day, and really only use it for peace of mind. The biggest risk is when I'm in the gym - certain exercises can create a problem. </p>
<p>Erections are coming back, though sex isn't my main focus right now, to be honest.</p>
<p>I'm so glad I had the surgery. I feel like I have my life back. Thanks!</p>
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</blockquote> A hematologist suffering from…tag:prostatitis.ning.com,2013-07-19:2201951:Comment:427092013-07-19T16:00:23.557ZArnon Krongrad, MDhttps://prostatitis.ning.com/profile/krongrad
<p>A hematologist suffering from chronic prostatitis characterized by perineal pain and post-ejaculatory pain has unearthed this <strong><a href="http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/?term=frazier+prostatectomy+pain" target="_blank">20-year old article about perineal pain and prostatectomy</a></strong>. </p>
<p>A hematologist suffering from chronic prostatitis characterized by perineal pain and post-ejaculatory pain has unearthed this <strong><a href="http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/?term=frazier+prostatectomy+pain" target="_blank">20-year old article about perineal pain and prostatectomy</a></strong>. </p> Good news. And yes, we see pr…tag:prostatitis.ning.com,2013-01-18:2201951:Comment:371202013-01-18T15:12:11.935ZArnon Krongrad, MDhttps://prostatitis.ning.com/profile/krongrad
<p>Good news. And yes, we see prostate cancer in many of these prostates.</p>
<p>Thank you for the update.</p>
<p>Good news. And yes, we see prostate cancer in many of these prostates.</p>
<p>Thank you for the update.</p> Hi Drs. Muff & Krongrad -…tag:prostatitis.ning.com,2013-01-18:2201951:Comment:372042013-01-18T14:55:08.375ZSteven Fhttps://prostatitis.ning.com/profile/StevenFerre
<p>Hi Drs. Muff & Krongrad -</p>
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<p>Just checking in to let the forum know that I had an LRP last July. I'm very thankful for your guidance - I don't know if I would have pursued this course of treatment without knowing that it existed as option - as all the doctors I'd spoken to prior always looked at me with a sort of bemusement when I wanted to discuss it. </p>
<p>6 months out now and I'm much happier. The pain is 95% gone - all that seems to remain is some minor residual…</p>
<p>Hi Drs. Muff & Krongrad -</p>
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<p>Just checking in to let the forum know that I had an LRP last July. I'm very thankful for your guidance - I don't know if I would have pursued this course of treatment without knowing that it existed as option - as all the doctors I'd spoken to prior always looked at me with a sort of bemusement when I wanted to discuss it. </p>
<p>6 months out now and I'm much happier. The pain is 95% gone - all that seems to remain is some minor residual pain. Gone are the tiredness, chills,etc. </p>
<p>Strangely, even though my PSA scores were always <1.0, the post-surgical pathology report indicated a gleason 6 tumor that had reached the capsule, but not breached it. So, I dodged a bullet with the surgery, it appears.</p>
<p>Incontinence is improving - I'm down to 1 pad a day, and really only use it for peace of mind. The biggest risk is when I'm in the gym - certain exercises can create a problem. </p>
<p>Erections are coming back, though sex isn't my main focus right now, to be honest.</p>
<p>I'm so glad I had the surgery. I feel like I have my life back. Thanks!</p> The likelihoods of erectile a…tag:prostatitis.ning.com,2012-04-14:2201951:Comment:323932012-04-14T15:52:48.162ZArnon Krongrad, MDhttps://prostatitis.ning.com/profile/krongrad
<p>The likelihoods of erectile and/or urinary dysfunction vary with many factors: age, illness, previous prostate surgery, and others. For this reason, no single other patient is likely to be a perfect model for any other.</p>
<p>In the case under discussion, and as outlined in <a href="http://vimeo.com/12780460" target="_blank">his video</a>, there are many relevant differences from other patients. For example, contrast his profile with that of another …</p>
<p>The likelihoods of erectile and/or urinary dysfunction vary with many factors: age, illness, previous prostate surgery, and others. For this reason, no single other patient is likely to be a perfect model for any other.</p>
<p>In the case under discussion, and as outlined in <a href="http://vimeo.com/12780460" target="_blank">his video</a>, there are many relevant differences from other patients. For example, contrast his profile with that of another <a href="https://prostatitissurgery.com/RE_chronic_prostatitis.html" target="_blank">patient</a>.</p> I've lived with this hell for…tag:prostatitis.ning.com,2012-04-14:2201951:Comment:323922012-04-14T01:48:24.800ZHunter Ghttps://prostatitis.ning.com/profile/HunterGwynn
<p>I've lived with this hell for half my life now & I'll admit that the incontenance & erection issues still scare the hell out of me. Dr. Muff, you mention that your case (incontenance) is unusual but do you know the approx. percentage of patients that end up being incontenant or impotent from LRP after more than 3,000 procedures by Dr. Krongrad? I'm only 38 (healthy - not considering prostatitis) & I've had 6 surgeries & all kinds of procedures throughout the years but for…</p>
<p>I've lived with this hell for half my life now & I'll admit that the incontenance & erection issues still scare the hell out of me. Dr. Muff, you mention that your case (incontenance) is unusual but do you know the approx. percentage of patients that end up being incontenant or impotent from LRP after more than 3,000 procedures by Dr. Krongrad? I'm only 38 (healthy - not considering prostatitis) & I've had 6 surgeries & all kinds of procedures throughout the years but for some reason the LRP surgery still scares me to death. I believe the odds are on my side but I'd really like to see some statistics concerning the side/bad effects vs good effects of having LRP after about a year. I'm looking really hard at having this surgery very soon but I just can't seem to make a final decision. It's either take my chances with the surgery or suffer with prostatitis for the rest of my life. </p> Nik - thanks again for taking…tag:prostatitis.ning.com,2012-04-13:2201951:Comment:326102012-04-13T18:44:12.554ZSteven Fhttps://prostatitis.ning.com/profile/StevenFerre
<p>Nik - thanks again for taking time to write back and share your post-op experience. It's interesting to note how different your and Dr. Muff's experiences are with regard to post-op pain and incontinence. It basically shows me that I have to proceed at my own risk - there are no guarantees. Kind of like life, in general, when you think about it. </p>
<p>Unfortunately, I'll be unable to take 6 weeks off, but again, I appreciate your insights. I'll be lucky to take two weeks, including…</p>
<p>Nik - thanks again for taking time to write back and share your post-op experience. It's interesting to note how different your and Dr. Muff's experiences are with regard to post-op pain and incontinence. It basically shows me that I have to proceed at my own risk - there are no guarantees. Kind of like life, in general, when you think about it. </p>
<p>Unfortunately, I'll be unable to take 6 weeks off, but again, I appreciate your insights. I'll be lucky to take two weeks, including the surgery. And no narcotics. However, I can work from home when I'm not on the road, so I'll be able to work in a diminished capacity at first. </p>
<p>I'm happy that you're doing well, and appreciate all the detail you provide. It's very helpful. Best regards, Steve</p>