With respect to all the guys who are battling much more serious health challenges post-RRP than I am, I don't want to clog the PCa communities with ED posts. I am thankful to have this forum for ED questions.
Very few, almost no one, is posting their experiences with regaining erections after their prostate was surgically removed. I am talking about erections of a quality for intercourse, without the help of pills, needles, and pumps. Urologists casually say "it could take 12 to 24 months" for nerves to heal after surgery and erections to return.
I have had a few partial nocturnal erections lately. Hoping this is a good sign. Anyone out there experiencing similar "morning wood" (or already passed through this stage of recovery) post-surgery?
Taking this as a positive sign based on this quote: "Regular nighttime erections can actually signal that your body is in good health, says Adam Ramin, M.D., urologist and medical director of Urology Cancer Specialists in Los Angeles. A healthy man can expect to get hard three to five times per night, and this can serve as an indicator how your entire body is functioning."
I had IGRT external beam 11 years ago and maintained the ability to have erections for several years, then they became increasingly difficult to get and maintain. My doctor views it as age related (I'm 79). Morning wood is now morning heaviness, but every so often I'll awaken in the middle of the night to a good strong (penetration ready) erection. My question is why? Why cannot I preserve it until I can use it? Why can't I duplicate it with some combo of porn, pills, and pump?
Fear not! You can order the Giddy, the new ED device administrator Darryl has been mentioning. It may greatly help you achieve stronger erections.