SIX MONTHS AFTER LRP SURGERY FOR CHRONIC PROSTATITIS

[CHARLES]

Today July 29, 2009 made it exactly six months I had LRP procedure done by Dr. Krongrad. My CPSI is now one from 38 before surgery. The debilitating pain and general weakness I had before surgery is total gone. I do not take any more antibiotics or Tramadol 50mg twice a day for prostate inflamation or pain because LRP took care of it. I am now back to running two miles every other day with out any urine stress incontinence. I have control of my bladder without urine leakage. Although occassionally I wake up twice to void at night. However, my erection is not yet back. I have tried viagara and levitra without any success. I do have success with vacuum pump. It works well without any side effect of medications. I still hope that my spontaneous erection will come later since I read that it takes average of six to eighteen months post LRP surgery depending on your age,general health and surgeon's hand. Overall, I am happy that I had LRP procedure done. My years of agony and pain is gone and I thank Dr. Krongrad for his expertise in LRP.

IKE

[Nik]

That's great IKE. What matters is that you are better off after the procedure than you were before, and there is plenty of time for improvement (1-2 yrs) in the erection department (I've heard it can be up to 2.5 years with some men). I am glad the pump is working for you for the moment. If erections are not satisfactory after a year and a half, then I've read the 3 piece prosthesis are highly successful these days. Are you still able to climax?

[CHARLES]

Nike thanks for your candid answers. I am able to climax. I strongly hope there will be improvement in the erection department.

Ike