21 Months after surgery - keep at the rehab and be patient

For any of the guys who have had surgery and are worried about return of sexual function, there is hope.  My boyfriend (67 now) had surgery back in December 2012 with Dr. Samadi in NYC.  25% Gleason 7, contained to the prostate.  Dr. Samadi said it was difficult coming out, but he did manage to spare his nerves.  He said keep at the rehab, it will come back.  He was very sure of it.  We weren't so sure, especially after a year, but we kept at the rehab, knowing it could take more than 2 years.  For rehab, we subscribed to the use it or loose it method.  Nothing crazy, except for using Trimix with a lot of trial and error and one trip to the hospital ER.  We are at the point now where Viagra is sufficient alone.  Prior to this whole thing, he never had any ED issues, so post surgery we were hopeful.  Long story short, don't give up.  Keep at it.  We live a healthy lifestyle, exercise 5-6 days a week and maintain a healthy weight.  Dr. Samadi feels a healthy lifestyle + the rehab would give us the best shot at getting back to normal and we're 90% there.  Just some words of wisdom for the surgery guys.

Fantastic news. Congrats.
I'm having similar recovery at 17 months.
I totally agree about persisting with rehab.

-Gedman

Break60,

He is 20 years older than me! I am 47. :)

And I am 63 and my wife is 39...that certainly helps a lot with the rehab...my rehab is still underway after 3 yrs..still using trimix...but life is good !!!

Cheers !!!

Curt