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Posted 5/31/2008 6:40 PM (GMT 0)
hello everyone and thanks for all the support.i am 2 days post op and alls well gas is still pretty bad but subsiding overall i am very happy with my choice any helpful tips and suggestions would be greatly appriciated ,my hat is off to the folks at city of hope in ca.god bless men like dr kawachi and his team. 
Posted 5/31/2008 6:53 PM (GMT 0)

Great news!

I remember your wife saying you were very anxious, which is common....but glad you made it through.  Now be patient (easier for me to say than to do) and get completely well soon.

DanMan

Posted 5/31/2008 7:00 PM (GMT 0)
Congratulations on reaching the other side Dirtmover.  I told you they'd treat you well at COH and I'm glad things went so well for you.  Now its time to relax as much as possible and let the healing process begin.  Take light walks if you can, eat light and easily digestible foods, drink plenty of water and take stool softeners if needed, to get you through those first post-op BMs.  You'll be back to your old self before you know it.

All the best,

Tom

Posted 5/31/2008 7:07 PM (GMT 0)
Well, I do remember gas was a big problems of my husband, and therefore myself! ;-)
Walking seemed to help as far as I can remember.
I'm glad you feel relief now that surgery is over and now can concentrate on recovery. Take care, listen to your doctor and stay here!

Susan
Posted 5/31/2008 7:17 PM (GMT 0)
Welcome home Dirtmover,

Its great to be able to look back on it instead of forward to it. Get well and stay with us...

Jim
Posted 5/31/2008 7:35 PM (GMT 0)
So glad you are home! My husband came home on Thursday after 24 hours and gas pain was our biggest problem. Walking, colace, milk of magnesia and lots of liquids did the trick. Feel better, things will improve !We are thinking of you. Annie
Posted 5/31/2008 7:51 PM (GMT 0)
Welcome to the other side. Glad all went well and that you are on your way to a full and complete recovery. Now take it easy for a bit and then start your kegels and walking.
All the best to you in the month and years to follow.

Magaboo
Posted 5/31/2008 8:38 PM (GMT 0)
Good to hear from you, Dirtmover.  You're on the right track!  Time and patience, patience and time...Take care and hang in there....Tim

Posted 5/31/2008 9:19 PM (GMT 0)
Congrats Dirtmover.

Good to see you on the other side. Now, take care of yourself and don't overdo it.

Mika
Posted 6/1/2008 12:52 AM (GMT 0)
congratulations!  i didn't have gas problems.  it took four days before i had a bm.  as they say, be patient.  i had the robotic and was told to get up and walk to build up strength.  also,  i brought home one of those breathing devices that i had to breath into 10 times every hour while i was up. 

 

Posted 6/1/2008 1:06 AM (GMT 0)
You are now officially on the other side. Walking is the key to a quick recovery. Remember to keep hold of the memories of your feelings and experiences, for your future advice will be invaluable to the next group diagnosed with PCa.
Bill
Posted 6/1/2008 1:08 AM (GMT 0)
You're going to go through some very trying times for the next few weeks. From reading posts here, you know many of us have gone through the same thing. For me, having never had major surgery before, it was the most intense thing I think I've ever experienced in my body but after a month, I started noticing things were slowly starting to improve. And now they seem to be getting better every day. When you reach those low spots, we're here for you and be sure and tell us about the high points, too.

Best of luck in your recovery and God Bless.
Posted 6/1/2008 2:45 PM (GMT 0)

Excellent news!

I have 2 words to offer to you...rest and patience. These are the keys to your recovering.

Posted 6/2/2008 4:25 AM (GMT 0)
Dirtmover,

The gas was the worse part for me. The pain from the surgery was not bad. Be sure to take the stool softner. My doctor had me take it twice a day for seven day and I am glad I did. Good luck on your recover.

Posted 6/2/2008 3:07 PM (GMT 0)
Great news Dirtmover, just take it nice and easy and when you start to feel better still take it easy and allow yourself time to heal and you will be there before you know.
Good Luck

Norskie
Posted 6/2/2008 9:39 PM (GMT 0)
Great news Dirtmover, you are through the hardest part, and that is the dread of surgery itself. Hang in there, before you know it the catheter will be out, take it easy, walk some, and drink plenty of water. Good Luck and God Bless.

Randy
Posted 6/3/2008 4:11 PM (GMT 0)
Welcome to the other side, dirtmover! Every minute, every hour, every day you are getting better now. This is a great board. Don't hesitate to ask about anything. (I certainly have.) You'll get some great advice.
kcragman
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