6 weeks post RALP

Update

6 weeks ago today. Been a mountain but finally getting back down. Have seen Surgeon PSA 0.01 undetectable (for now), there were 4 tumours in all, two were nasty (Cribriform type) Gleason 7, and one had escaped the Prostate and started on surrounding fatty tissue. He is happy with clear margins. Zero nerve sparing which is hard to take but I can reconcile that when faced with the Pathology. Am 90% dry, but the little bit is frustrating, intimacy is no fun whilst dribbling away, and by the evening pads are a definite. Full ED which is quite hellish, only been married 18 months and this is going to take some getting used to. Surgeon prescribed tadalafil 5mg daily, am a week in on that but other that a bit of "chubb" rather than the shrinking thing I had, nothing really doing there. Referred to specialist for help in that department. Anyway, thanks for reading and being a source of great comfort and knowledge so far. Sure is no fun but seeing so many relatable posts is helpful and some of the insights are golden. Good luck and wish a great Christmas to all and hope for a better 2026!!

Posted Dec 11, 2025, 9:58 AM UTC

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