re: Prostate cancer

Robotic surgery can do the nerve sparing surgery which I had. I really believe those issues has to do with current health and possibly the surgeon. Obesity, lack of exercise, poor circulation, already experiencing ED, etc. are all contributing factors.

I was already a fitness addict but as soon as I decided on the surgery, for 4 months I worked my core and pelvic floor exercises daily for about an hour. I believe this helped in every department.

Each case may have different circumstances though. Some times it may take men a little longer for nerves to heal and build up the muscles. For the first couple of weeks it is a little weird as the nerves heal. But as you start moving around more you heal faster. 2 weeks after surgery I was back running a mile every day. Week 3 running 3 miles every other day. 1 month later back to running 18-24 miles a week.

Another thing I did was try to get off painkillers as soon as I could and at least get to ibuprofen. I think I did this by day 3 or 4.