Hi,
The chances are good that you will not achieve an
erection. Viagra will not help and you may have to
consult a urologist.
Lee

--- Ian <scoz34@...> wrote:

> --- In ukostomysupport@yahoogroups.com, "george"
> <wilfred462000@...>
> wrote:
> >
> > Hello I am waiting to go in for my operation I
> have rectal cancer
> and
> > part of my colon and my anal canal will be take
> away. I have read
> that
> > because some nerves are cut it is impossible to
> have an errection.
> Is
> > this true?
> > Any advice would be appreciated.
> > George
> >
> George, I think it is all down to how close the
> surgeon comes to the
> nerves, if he goes too far then there will be
> problems. I had mine
> done 8 years ago on Thursday and I am one of the
> lucky ones with no
> errectile disfunction. I was not aware that there
> could be a problem
> until after my surgery not before. Hope everything
> goes OK for you.
>
>
>
>
>