Post surgery DRE

Well, with a Gleason of 6 your doc may not feel much urgency, but if this will cause you worry tell him and ask to have it checked at 3 months. Heck, there are walk-in clinics where you can have it checked no matter what he says.

A lot of guys here, and their docs, think that the use of ED drugs is important for penile rehabilitation so this may be what your doc has in mind. Sort of "change the filters and throw new spark plugs in it." as part of a tune-up. If this bothers you, then don't do it, but it does seem to be your doctor's advice. Of course, it may be that he just throws ED meds at everyone whether they need it or not, but it is legitimate therapy.

Greetings, Theo.  My doc has a schedule for everyone on PSA tests and seems to stick to it.  Every 3 months for 2 years, then every 6 months for 2 years and annualy thereafter assuming everything stays good.  My doc always asks me how I'm doing and if I have anything I want to tell him.  You might just bring up to your doc the idea of doing another PSA in 3 months rather than waiting 6 months. 

As to the cialis, my doc said he wanted me to take either cialis or levitra and gave me samples of each.  Shortly after my catheter came out I was able to get about 70 - 80 percent erections and so didn't take the meds (I did call and talk to the nurse, but not the doc - should have talked to him).  I never got above that 70 - 80 percent level and in fact started to regress.  As soon as I started to take the meds 2 times a week, I was at 100% of presurgery firmness.  Bottom line for me, if I had it to do over again I would have followed my doc's instructions and started the meds right away. 

Glad things are coming around.  Look forward to continued good reports. David