Hey Leigh,
While my nerve sparing was successful, I did have one shot and it was no big deal. If I had to have shots, I would do them, without hesitation.
You have received great advice from others here. Here's one other thought.
There is another site (specifically for sex-related issues) that I monitor (because it took about a year for me to regain potency after my RC), it is primarily related to guys with prostate cancer but they have all the same issues as us bladder cancer dudes. Below is a sampling of topics from two recent posts. They have LOTS of discussions on shots, bi-mix versus tri-mix, many suggest the use of caverject. You might want to take a look, both men and women participate.
The acronym PCAI stands for Prostate Cancer And Intimacy.
Today's Topics:
1. Re: self injection problems (Mary Turner)
2. Re: self injection problems (Manny)
3. FDA accepts NexMed's alprostadil cream for review
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4. On PBS stations - Charlie Rose Science Series Explores Human
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5. Re: T replacement (CaroleAnne Sarah)
6. Re: ED Following Radiotherapy and Brachytherapy (Clarence Thomas)
Today's Topics:
1. Re: another study (Kathy Meade)
2. Re: TESTOSTERONE THERAPY ! (
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3. Re: Tri-mix (DB)
4. Re: T replacement (ray duriez)
5. Re: TESTOSTERONE THERAPY ! (CaroleAnne Sarah)
6. Incontinence survey (Nancy Peress)
Here's are some links:
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Good luck.
Dan