It has been just over 4 weeks since my surgery and it's time for an
update. My incontinence has improved to the point that I only use one
pad a day. I am confident that I will be fully continent soon. My Uro
gave me Viagra to help "prime the pump" and instructed me to use it
three times a week. While he intended to give me 100mg tablets, his
nurse only gave me 25mg tablets. He was in disbelief when he found I
was able to get a normal erection with only 25mg, and then I told him
I was only taking it because he told me to and really didn't need it
at all. I can hardly tell I just had major surgery. I am back to work,
I feel great, and I have a much more positive outlook on what my
future holds. My only anxiety comes from thoughts of my first PSA.

I hope my results give comfort to those who are considering similar
treatment. Wishing you all good health, happiness and Aloha.

Mike

11/2006 Diagnosed with PCa at age 55
PSA 13.8  Gleason 6 (3+3)  T1c
Asymptomatic  No incontinence or ED
da Vinci RLRP performed Feb 20 2007
Queen's Medical Center  O'ahu Hawaii
Two separate, bilateral foci present
Less than 5% prostate involvement
Gleason 6 (3+3) All margins clear
Multiple foci high grade PIN present
Both nerves spared
Minimal incontinence/no ED post-op
4/3/07 PSA.....