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Posted 2/3/2010 12:52 PM (GMT 0)
hi everybody .just a few words about a tremendous time i have just spent at a cancer retreat called the penny brohn centre just outside bristol in england. its open to all cancer sufferers and of course is a charity.there were only 9 of us on the three day course only two of which were blokes but that did nt matter at all.three of the members had very serious levels of cancer and the others varying levels, a lot being breast etc.what i gained from was the  tremendous strength and love that was felt by all of us .many were undergoing chemo and several other treatments but everybody seemed to benefit from the warmth and understanding emmitted by fellow sufferers.the venue, staff and food although veggy were second to non which created the perfect environment in which to relax, meditate, learn imaging[basically the power of positive thought ]and healing as well as how to eat correctly.this is not an ad as i have no connection and most of you are in the states but it has certainly changed my life and the way i think about my forthcoming op .i have opted for robotic by  prof roger kirby in london the 16th feb.he has advised to get as fit as poss so i hit the gym most days and eat loads of veg and plenty of fruit and beans .getting fit but a bit smelly cheers barry
Posted 2/3/2010 12:58 PM (GMT 0)
Sounds like a life changing experience for you Barry and that is great. Fitness before and after surgery certainly improves our lifes. Someone once said he didnt know if exercise would help him live longer, but the quality of his life had already improved. We will be thinking of you as you approach surgery and keep us posted as possible.

Michael

Posted 2/3/2010 3:15 PM (GMT 0)
Barry, sounds like a great program you have here. Good luck on your pending surgery, be glad when you are on the recovery side.

David in SC
Posted 2/3/2010 8:00 PM (GMT 0)
I guess gas from surgery won't be a problem for you.

Good Luck ! See you on the other side
Posted 2/4/2010 9:30 AM (GMT 0)
hi guys many thanks, you are a constant source of support and fun cheers barry
Posted 2/4/2010 3:10 PM (GMT 0)
Barry,
Start doing your kegels now - while your brain, bladder, pelvic floor still know how. Include a few minutes in your exercise routine. Also it would not hurt to practice "emptying the 'ole prostate". You will increase circulation and help establish the connections.

I don't know your age or marital status but it sure seems like you found a great way to meet understanding members of the opposite sex. And it certainly doesn't hurt being outnumbered 3.5:1. Heck, one day at the camp and you are past 6 months of side-stepping, worrying, hiding, and fretting about if and when is the right time to fess up. You both already know the score. What a relief. If you lived in the US by the second meeting you could be discussing who has the better health care insurance.
I think you found Gold, my friend. Gold! (Unless of course you are married and then you found "support" .

Jeff

(Umm, I'm just writing to one of my HW buddies, Dear. I'm not going to any meetings! I have all the gold I need at home. Shall I take out the trash now? )
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