Expert Coaching & Education for Men Navigating Prostate Surgery

Ditch the diapers and fight not just for your life, but your quality of life too.

The Pre and Post Prostatectomy Support You Deserve

Nobody wants to deal with cancer, but having someone cut through the noise and give you a concrete roadmap can help. I’m here to give you a step by step plan to regain urinary continence, improve erectile function, and get back to your active lifestyle without needing to spend countless hours scrolling on the Internet.

What are the implications of different treatment options? What type of equipment do I need? How can I get my body ready before treatment? Will I pee my pants forever? Is it too greedy to think I’ll ever have a sex life again?

I dedicate my career to getting the most up-to-date answers and strategies for all of these questions and more. Nothing is taboo with me, and I want you to have a safe space to explore everything on your mind and learn useful things that may not even be on your radar yet.

CANCER TREATMENT SUCKS, BUT YOUR LIFE AFTER TREATMENT DOESN’T HAVE TO.

Your Urologist is focused on treating your cancer. I’m focused on treating YOU.

I do believe that surgery can be an important step in your journey, but I don’t think we should stop there. As a team, we can make sure you do so much more than just survive prostate cancer. I’m here to help you get back to the activities and relationships that light you up and feel even stronger doing them.

  • "Dr. Nathan has some much knowledge and shares in a straightforward and caring way. Dr. Nathan has become my trusted advisor and confidant."

    —Howard M.

  • "I appreciated the care and professionalism of Dr. Nathan! While I initially visited for pelvic health, we were able to also visit about other issues that I’d been experiencing and work towards a resolution. Can’t recommend enough!"

    —Eric W.

  • "I found Dr. Nathan Gilpin and my fear immediately subsided. Here was a male doc that not only understood all of the intricacies of this issue, but made you feel incredibly comfortable and at-ease with the situation. Dr. Nathan is on the cutting edge with all of this: he knows what he is doing and will help destress your mind in the process. Many of us just suffer in silence due to confusion & embarassment on what is going on. Dr. Nathan cuts through all of that and keeps you grounded."

    —Don A.

  • "Communication at my level. Great insight and useful advice. Worth every penny."

    —John H.

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What we can cover as you undergo prostate surgery

You may not be told much besides your surgery date when you get your cancer diagnosis, but we know you have questions. I’m here to provide you step-by-step instructions and give you all of the information and tools you need so that you can advocate for yourself, prepare your body, and get back to feeling like yourself after surgery.

  • Pre and post-op anatomy and function

  • How the surgery is performed

  • Pre-op exercise to prepare

  • Recommended equipment and supplies

  • Week of, night before, and day of preparation

    • What to do, what to pack, how to travel

  • Bowel health

  • Caregiver support

  • Early post-op mobility

  • Pain management techniques

  • Catheter care

  • Breathing strategies

  • Managing intra-abdominal pressure

  • Intentional return to activity

  • Pelvic floor activation and strengthening

  • Incision monitoring and scar management

  • Body mechanics training

  • Progressive core training

  • Penile health

  • Return to sexual function and activity

  • Regaining urinary continence

  • Return to work considerations