Video 15: Seven Months After Surgery - Mark's Prostate Cancer Experience

[@benjaminmedina5804]

I'm 61 years old and I had surgery Removing my prostate. Thank you for your input of what you went through. I'm going on one month now Recovering , Feel much better. I have to see my doctor soon,and ask questions About my health. But most of all, I guess I have to be patient and wait till I get back into the game again.

[@andrewaustin9536]

Mark, I myself have just had the surgery and am recovering. Part of my preparations was watching your channel and learning how it worked out for you. I want to thank you for providing these videos, and providing guys like me with reassuring and useful information on what to expect and what needs to be done. I am profoundly grateful.

[@douglasmorales1681]

You are very lucky man! I had a prostate cancer robotic surgery in October 2012 and I am still dealing with ER, little incontinence, but after almost eight year I am cancer free.

[@bluenose007]

Your more realistic. Had mine out 3 years ago

[@shayfree5016]

My husband just had his surgery, and doing very well. Thank you for sharing your experience with us!

[@xrayman7040]

I love Mark's videos and his FB group, but I just want those who may be newly diagnosed or in the early stages that Mark's amazing recovery is very atypical. The vast majority of people will not be back to normal this soon. Mark states that he never needed urinary protection which is extremely rare. Mark claims to have normal sexual function back at seven months with is also extremely rare. I think what is important is the fact that Mark went with the best doctor he could find.

[@douglasstemke2444]

I had the procedure a month ago. I'm 57. Like you I had complete urinary control. It was a somewhat different feeling than the 'you have to go feeling', but it is nothing serious. Initially I had a difficult time moving my right leg inward, not a problem walking though. Even that seems to be going well and I don't have an issue. So far the worst things for me were the catheter which on the second week was driving me crazy, but that's history. Still waiting to see a fuller recovery sexually, but then it has only been a little over a month for me. This is a journey, no doubt, and very confusing one. All the procedures that get suggested, it can be overwhelming. I had a very aggressive surgeon and I really didn't want to go that way, so radiation, ciber-knife, etc all sounded good to be. I went and talked to a Radio-oncologist and she gave me the best advice of all. Even though she was a radio-oncologist she told me if I were her brother she would recommend the robotic surgery, and I did so after there was signs I had progressed from a Gleason 3 +3 to a 4+3. I am about to get my followup blood tests here shortly so hopefully my PSA levels will also be near 0. Watching another video I heard that many men go through a form of grieving as sex will be different, and I think that's somewhat accurate for me. Maybe not really grieving, but a certain acknowledgement of a change in your life. I look forward to future improvements and thank you Mark for your candor. It's a hard thing to talk openly about as it doesn't get a lot of sympathy from those not experiencing it.

[@bkniker]

I'm in week 4 after surgery, good to hear from someone who has been through a similar situation.

[@RobinDuehring]

Thank you so much for sharing these videos - My husband and I have watched them all and it's really given us hope.

[@danhalfhill9169]

Thanks for sharing. Glad to hear some success stories after RRP! Not easy to make the choice of surgery when given the option of active surveillance. Sharing your experience makes a huge difference. Thanks again!

[@johntitus1166]

Thanks Mark for sharing all your info. I greatly appreciate it. Thanks, John.

[@josebarinotto7893]

Thanks for your advice, I am prostate cancer survivor, my experience was very similar as your experience I think because we have had great Doctors and Robotic surgery, all the best !

[@bcgrittner8076]

Good deal, Mark. Thanks for the assuring update.

[@MultiTut69]

Great video Mark. Im 55 and had my prostate removed 4 days ago. Just a small thing to add to your following. Low PSA does not mean you dont have prostate cancer. My PSA was 1.3 at its highest point. I had Gleason score 7 cancer. Dont rely on PSA alone.

[@prostatecancerexperience]

+Tim Tuttle Thanks for your note. I guess the PSA is merely an indicator for most. Most men with a low PSA won't elect to look into further tests, so I am curious what prompted you to take the next steps to determine if you had the cancer. We're there other signs?

[@barryganslein9932]

Thank you for sharing! I'm 55 and waiting for the results of my biopsy. Your words are encouraging.

[@prostatecancerexperience]

Barry, I wish you the best. I am happy to speak to you personally at any time about any of this. I am sure that I can offer you some good advice.

[@johnsinclair3650]

Hi I'm 59 yr old male 11.weeks post op radical prostatectomy virtually fully continent - just exercise really - and very encouraged by your ED story. Thank you You have reassured and inspired me John UK

[@jeffreyschnoldt5388]

Thanks making a decision it's leaning to robotic surgery. It means a lot to hear from one that has had it done..

[@Lindyhop1958]

Hi Mark, Chris from the UK here and im very pleased to report my 4th PSA is zero nine months post surgery.Im looking forward to getting this first year behind me.Please keep up your videos as I find them very encouraging.Thanks againChris

[@prostatecancerexperience]

Chris, it looks like you are well on your way to a zero score for life. It's great news, and I am glad that you have been able to put this behind you.

[@roygunn1528]

Mark, Thanks for the video. Eight weeks ago I had my prostate removed. I am reading and watching everything I can get my hands on about post surgery concerns.

[@prostatecancerexperience]

+Roy Gunn drop by my Facebook group, and let me and others from this small group help you understand things better. facebook.com/groups/104156783410077/

[@utoob22]

Did you have nerve sparing or standard prostectomy Roy and what stage was you

[@utoob22]

Hey mark did you have a nerve sparing or standard prostectomy. what stage was your prostate cancer and if they did nerve sparing ..how did they know it is clear wihtout doing a frozen section

[@PSBBO1]

Thank you Mark for making these video's. My surgery was May 19th 2017. I had the robotic surgery to and am waiting to get my 1st post surgery PSA. Your video encourages me and validates my same decision to have the surgery. I also have not had incontinence issues. I also am having almost full erections just 8 weeks after surgery. At his point, I am back to the gym 4-5 times a week and am almost totally back to normal. I pray that this good outcome continues. Your video is so helpful. And I am encouraged by them. Thank you for taking the time to make them. Rene

[@dappa311]

How are you doing today , everything still good?

[@belpas5]

I’m in day 9 after surgery , it’s good to hear all those testimonies.

[@charlesrenner1833]

Good job Mark 3 week out and everything has been pretty close to your experience thanks for your help and Dr Samadi what a blessing for all of us

[@paulie14O]

VIEWERS, please note that Mark is sharing HIS OWN experience, and making it sound like it will be the same for you. Every man is different and results are different, so take what he says with a grain of salt. I'm 55, thin, vegan, and in excellent shape. My recovery has been very different than Marks, yours may be too. Paul

[@zerodark40onyxran78]

I am 43 and my experience has been very different from this. I agree it is different for everyone that has this surgery. I am 2 months out from surgery and inconvenience is still a very real problem.

[@greasemonkeybd]

me 61 has prostate removed 6-2017 no robot, rad 5 months later as a precaution, psa still 0 but still leak alot and it sucks.

[@MrAcharafi]

Exactly Paulie, I agree with you totally

[@mariadasilva6744]

Thanks so much for your positivity. It’s so nice to to see a person like you just take it the way it is I have a husband going to do that right now thank you for doing encouragement. Appreciate it very much. You helped a lot to understand it a little bit more.

[@peterscott225]

Thanks I have been very worried about incontinence going in for surgery soon ...so good to hear a success story.

[@barnardpasy]

Hi Mark, thanks for your reply. It was 396 in Jan 2016 then dropped to .17 in May which has started to creep up to 4.00 from Dec

[@keithwilson6060]

I wouldn't be surprised if Mark receives generous kick backs from Dr Samadi.

[@prostatecancerexperience]

Please don’t confuse my charity with greed. I don’t make a dime off of my endorsements of Dr Samadi. He saved my life, and I have a mission to help others survive prostate cancer. And, that’s why I praise him. He is the very best.

[@Brammy007a]

Thank you. I'm currently trying to decide between surgery and radiation. This video was made 6 years ago. The technology for both approaches has improved since then.

[@tjtunacan]

Mark, thank you for the excellent information

[@loganpuckett]

Thank you so much for sharing. I am on day three after removal and you have answered nearly everything that I was wondering about. Wishing you the best in the future.

[@fvarisco]

We now refer to you as My Best Friend Mark to differentiate you from another Mark who also had his prostate removed. Thank you for the great information.

[@maddiedaniel2281]

Mark, thank you for your commitment in helping other men with this! My pastor has his surgery tomorrow, i will tell him to contact you, blessings my friend!

[@paulodutra3922]

Thank you again just came across your video I’m happy you doing great 🙏

[@mjsboda777]

Thank you Mark for the excellent video on Prostate Cancer Experience , I have been diagnosed with the Cancer, early stages and recommended for the three procedures , I am 72 years old and worried the three past operations I had will be detrimental to the operation.

[@prostatecancerexperience]

+Michael S Sorry for the delay in my response. Come over to our Facebook discussion group. facebook.com/groups/104156783410077/

[@bobhoffman381]

Mark, thanks for the videos. Your attitude is infectious. It is now 4 PM ET and I will be arriving at the hospital tomorrow at 5:45AM for my surgery. Although I have adjusted my expectations for our age difference (I am 63) - I am arriving tomorrow morning with little doubt and uncertainty as to the experience that lies ahead. Thanks again.

[@prostatecancerexperience]

Bob, I wish you the very best. You will get through this fine, and just stay positive. You are going there to have cancer removed from your body. And, after tomorrow, you can get your life back on track. The recovery period is minimal.

[@MarkRohlf]

Hey Mark ... it's Mark. Great to hear your Robotic Radical Prostitectomy went well. I have just been diagnosed, and have the same procedure scheduled. Thanks for sharing your story. I will also share mine.

[@artonperezable]

Hi Mark. O would like to thank you for this positive message. I just had the removal of tissue to haver my biopsy done 2 days ago and your message is helping me to deal with the outcome, whatever It may be. I hope to be as well as you are in a few months.

[@jamescrawford8525]

Thank you! 1.5 Weeks after surgery!

[@malcolmanderson5208]

Thanks for your videos Mark. I haven't need surgery yet, but your experience was and is uplifting in an anxious time.

[@prostatecancerexperience]

Malcolm. Thanks for your note. If you have any questions, I have many answers.

[@PhillipGreenJeep]

Looking good Mark!

[@robertwilliams1088]

Thank God for you i had my surgery April 3 2019 you are helping me along my healing process with the knowledge you are given away free VERY VERY GOOD INFO because sometimes it get very frustrated not being able to have a sexual life i had b4 ... God Bless you Cancer Survivor and brother

[@johnsandusky1131]

Thanks Mark! You are an inspiration. I’ m on day 0 of having the Cath removed and so far so good. Lab results were excellent so far completely continent though haven’t been through a night yet lol. I will continue to follow you. God bless!,

[@jstape9036]

Thanks i really needed to hear this...

[@MrAcharafi]

My name is Abdul from London . I just had surgery 4 weeks ago i had my prostate removal.also I removed catheter a week ago.now I pee like 20 year old what relieve hhhhh.but I still I don't get erection yet. Thank you for your advice Mark.i m happy for you Take care.Abdul

[@rickeybaughman4552]

Thank you so much!

[@DadDiaries]

Hi Mark, Mark from the UK here. Great video. I'm a little behind you in my journey as my surgery was the 21st Oct 2015. I had a T3a tumour following histology results so it was just caught in time although starting to break out so a little more tissue had to be removed but still nerve sparing. Just had the results of my latest psa test which was undetectable. now trying to get back to being the guy I was before, I'm 41 so quite young to have it apparently. best wishes to you.

[@prostatecancerexperience]

Mark, that's great news. You made the right decision, and I'm delighted to hear that this was detected when it was. All the best to you.

[@Lindyhop1958]

Hi Mark im so glad you have reached the 7 month mark and are doing well.I wrote on your last video explaining that I am two months ahead of you post surgery so im having my blood test today 10th June 16 with the results due on 20 June 16.After nine months im nearly over my incontinence but sexual function has still not recovered due to having some of my nerves removed.I will look out for your next update hopefully in another 3 months time.Take care Chris from the UK.

[@prostatecancerexperience]

Chris. Please let me know the outcome. Email me at [e-mail].

[@jrmars5434]

I had robotic prostate surgery more than two years ago and still have some leakage problems that come and go. I don't wear a shield except at night as sometimes I leak a little in my sleep. I'm considering physical therapy to see if it will help with this. The prostate has two nerve bundles from what I understand. Sometimes the cancer will compromise those nerve bundles and the surgeon cannot spare them. In my case one nerve bundle had to be removed which makes it very unlikely I will ever have a full erection without help from injections or a penis pump with construction rings. I know the latter works. So far still cancer free.

[@xqrtts]

Thank you for your candid Vlog! I experience was not so nice or comfortable.My sexual function afterwards was chaotic! No libido in my mind and under there!,but I am happy it went well in your case!.Cheers

[@barnardpasy]

Hi Mark, Thanks for your video I found it very informative and encouraging. I was diagnosed last year with stage 4 prostate cancer by Dr Samadi and straight away put on lupron and completely changed my diet. After being referred to Professor Scher at MSK, a year later, I've made some positive progress but now I'm faced with an alternative treatment plan. From your surgical experience I'm going to explore this option with my doctors, hoping to beat this awful disease. Thanks again!

[@prostatecancerexperience]

+Phillip Barnard Thanks for your note. I'm not exactly sure how advanced Stage 4 is, but what was your PSA? And, did you have a biopsy?

[@josefernandez8042]

Great, you answered my question I posed on an earlier video. Your giving me hope. I 'll be going to surgery in November. I am also 52 years of age. I am so afraid of losing my erection.... I will be doing it with Vipul Patel in Orlando Florida. He supposedly is very good. Goes around the world teaching the DaVinci technique... anyway. I am so happy to hear about your story and your enthusiasm is evident. Best of luck to you.

[@prostatecancerexperience]

Dr Patel is an excellent surgeon. You are in good hands. For most men, full erectile function returns, but it takes a few months. I will lost a video soon that addresses erectile function, and what to expect. Make sure that your surgeon addresses how he plans to spare the nerves that are responsible for sexual function.

[@higherliving]

Thank you!

[@utoob22]

i am sure you can only be safe doing a nerve sparing if its been tested using frozen section during the surgery ..only then they can decide if the nerves have less chance of being effected and then leave them

[@ronaldsanders115]

This really helped me I had mine removed about 4 months ago

[@therockk777]

I am almost 3 weeks post surgery and I have no leakage and my sexual function is getting better already and I am shocked. I am very happy with my outcome so far unlike my brother that didn’t have good results .

[@kennethhudson4769]

How are you doing today?

[@abhidiranipadma2716]

Hai Mr. Mark salam kenal, saya salut akan kekuatan kamu mengubah kondisi yang sulit menjadi hal yang positif, sukses selalu 🙏

[@samsungtaco11]

Hi mark, can you tell me the best way to find a surgeon that performs the Da vinci procedure. When i google it all i come up with is urologists and not a surgeon that actually perform the da vinci procedure. i'm in Houston, Tx. I'm seriously thinking about doing what you did, flying to NY for the procedure but if i can find a good surgeon here locally it would be a big plus. Thanks for any help you can provide.

[@edmundo1251]

Hi there samsung 11: Google Houston Methodist.org, when you'are on the web page, on the search glass type "urologysts. There you'll find Dr.Brian J. Miles. He seems to be a great Dr. Two months ago I had a prostatectomy done by my fantastic surgeon Dr. Akshay Bandari from MSMC here in Miami,FL.

[@samsungtaco11]

it is very overwhelming when trying to find a doctor to do the procedure. There are so many choices out there, all you can really do is go by some of the reviews they have. Did you ever look into Dr. Vipul Patel in Celebration, FL. It looks like that's all he does with many great reviews. Don't know might have to make a drive down to Disney World. lol

[@MrAcharafi]

Yes is the same they call them Urologists or Surgeon

[@bgronni1]

I had my surgery first week of March 2022. It is now into August 22. My continence has improved quite a bit. I do still wear some protection since I do leak a little on a cough or a sneeze (I hear women often have this issue). And as Mark says the urine flow is great but the erection part is still lacking. I am maybe 50% to what I feel it should be. This part is discouraging. I use cialis but it does not seem to improve things much. Also, on ejaculation I often ejaculate urine. Do not like this. I may need to use a pump or do the injection route? Also, I am 68 so this may make a difference too? Had a 3 month PSA check at zero and due for another check on 6 Sept. Surgery does save your life, but does change it. I have 2 aquaintances that have prostate cancer right now. One sadly to say will not make it. The other has had his cancer return after 4 years and outcome is unknown.

[@sandhyameghoe9310]

Superb!🙏👏♥️

[@tony27ortiz]

Hey Mark, I found very hard to believe you, It sounds to good to be real. Also, why you choose to do this video inside of a car? .You don't have an office or a comfortable room at home.?.....

[@dannyemerson6018]

Mark , I watched your first video and followed you until you mentioned you had full control of urine after surgery and could get an erection following surgery. I’m 62 , physically fit , and had one of the best surgeons in the Houston medical center. You weren’t the person I wanted to listen to after hearing this. I needed to hear from those who were actually going through what most men go through after prostatectomy. You really didn’t have much to offer those of us who actually are going through these problems.

[@ernieragogini3994]

My PSA was climbing but my Dr. said nothing. He did not do a rectal exam. Changed doctors and was immediately advised to see a urologist, biopsy then surgery. Please don't depend on your PSA reading.

[@Gabriellabonanno]

Haven't seen a recent video ..hope all is well

[@ClaudiaDiaz-vz9we]

Love ❤️

[@robdavenport1279]

Hello Mark, It's coming up to 5 months since my prostate surgery. I have more bladder control now but I still drip and spurt when I cough. Am I likely to get full control back, do you think.

[@reginadouglas3020]

Can you give me the spelling of your dr. Who preformed your surgery? Please.. My husband is 43 and was diagnosed with prostate cancer in may. He was told to get it removed since he’s so young. We live in Alabama but I’m not to crazy about the doctors here even though the suggested robotic surgery. We are originally from Queens NY born and raised and would be will to go back to NYC to get this surgery done.👍🏽

[@themarkzilbert]

Regina, it’s Dr David Samadi, based in New York

[@engine890]

Mark , would you be willing to talk to me about my surgery..?

[@Survivx]

I did surgery 8 days ago and about to remove catheter.

[@ВалентинаИшугова]

Ваша улыбка!!! Прелесть. 👌👌👌Привет из России.

[@lorzhel]

Mark, thanks for sharing and amazing amount of needed information. I'm same age as you and was recently diagnosed. I understand that following surgery there's usually shrinkage in penis length. Is that something that you were able to deal with successfully? If you would be open in sharing, it would be much appreciated. Thank you.

[@prostatecancerexperience]

Leo, immediate after surgery, it may appear that your penis length has shortened, and even thinned. This is due, in part to the Foley catheter being in place, and the fact that your urethra and penis are part of one system, a system that has then been operated on. As you recover and heal, you will see that your penis will return to its regular size. Depending on your surgery and your own anatomy, there may be a MINIMAL loss of length, somewhere like 1/8-1/4 of an inch. But, I promise you that this is nothing to be concerned about. The amazing part of this surgery, if performed properly, is that you really get your body back almost 100%. Feel free to contact me if you would like to speak on the phone.

[@larrycarter3765]

True it will become tiny.

[@patrick12657nck]

Dude they took mines out on January 23.

[@SuperQdaddy]

He plugs his surgeon

[@prostatecancerexperience]

SuperQdaddy. You need to be a more trusting person. This is all about cancer and saving lives. I don't get paid to talk about my favorite doctor.

[@samsuzi100]

I think Mark should plug his surgeon everytime possibly as I do, my specialised in nerve sparing, like a good mechanic you only recommend the good ones,

[@samsuzi100]

@@prostatecancerexperience hey Mark great videos thanks for taking time to share, I am 4 years post surgery and going about the same as you. My Surgeon was Dr Mancoso again nerve sparing specialist, my mate had a different Surgeon he took a lot longer to recover, trying to have inter course says it is like playing snooker with a length of rope, hope you get to read this message, all the best

[@vladlungu3033]

👍

[@bluenose007]

I was 6 months before i stopped leaking and after 3 years i still dont get an erection . Lucky mark your a one off

[@akbar8477]

Wow! Thanks Mark. I did not know about the no semen but I thought as much.

[@mikew5963]

Nice car.