Thanks guys for the quick and clear response. Greatly appreciated!

Wow! This is concerning. After all of my research (maybe a couple hours or so) I decided on the Encore Deluxe, which does not include a pressure gauge. Should I try to return it (got it on Amazon and they probably would take it back) and try to get one with a pressure gauge as I was not aware that I...

Hi Whaleman, I’m new to the pump too. I got my Encore VED and tried it yesterday. The advice George gave about using lots of lube really helped. If you are not feeling suction in a couple seconds, you probably don’t have a good seal. I found that I had to apply more pressure against my pelvis. Once ...

Cogmat - Welcome. I’m new as well. You will find a list of commonly used acronyms in the first post under “General Discussion”, which you will find helpful for decoding some of the discussion.

Good luck in your journey!

Thanks guys. Got my VED and tried it today. The advice someone gave about using lots of lube really helped. Erroring on the side of caution, I did not push it to see how hard it would get, but I got my first fullness since surgery. It would not have been hard enough for penetration, but it was enoug...

Thanks guys. Great advice. You guys are truly my light of hope in these seemingly dark times.

SteveD. Thanks so much for the supportive comments and great advice. I was doing the exact opposite. I thought if I kept my bladder empty, there would be nothing to leak, but there always seemed like something would be there to frustrate me. Also, I would only do kegel exercises in the evening as to...

Brian188 - I just reached two months since my RP surgery and would love to know the answers to these questions. I’ve tried Cialis but it did nothing for me. I’m still dealing with leakage/incontinence. It has gotten a little better, but feeling yourself piss your pants (in a pad) knowing there is no...

All. I just became a new member and this list so helpful.

Thank you to all that played a part in putting it together.

Hi guys, I could just about copy and paste the prior post from Nugget as I am 8 weeks out since my RP surgery. I would also like to thank those that put this together and manage it. This is truly a life saver. I had no one to talk to and ask questions. You only get so much from your surgeon every 6 ...