Any hope?

[frustrated4now]

I had a radical prostatectomy (robotic laprascopic) three years ago.  I had a slight ED problem before surgery but the oral drugs worked.  I am 59 and have been married for 30 years. My wife has been very patient to the point of actually saying sex is no big deal and she can live without it!  We have had sex once since surgery (2 years ago) with the use of the injection therapy.  This was the one sample dose my urologist gave me to try.  My insurance does not cover any costs of ED treatment.  I thought I could make myself accept life without sex since the injection packages are too expensive, but I was wrong!  And even my wife has indicated she misses it.  Is there any hope for me (us) now?

[frustrated4now]

Thanks for your comments.  I forgot to mention that my insurance will cover implant surgery, but I am not interested in that at this time.  I would like to know what types of surgery other than implant surgeries you know of.  I know it seems rather ridiculous, but my insurance will cover most surgeries, but not ED medications!

[HeinrikMD]

Hi,

It would be best to discuss the problem with your doctor. You did not indicate how long the oral drugs worked or why you are not using them. It would also be interesting to know what the injection contained. There may be some surgical options albeit non-conventional, however, if the medications were not included in your insurance, it is unlikely that this would be covered.