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Posted 8/10/2011 2:49 PM (GMT 0)
I'm sorry I really have nothing worth while to say, just waiting for September 13 for the surgery redface .In the meantime I am learning alot from everyone's post.And I thank you for that.
Posted 8/10/2011 3:01 PM (GMT 0)
I was so busy I didn't have time to think - last minute trips for business, getting my place ready for after surgery, making sure I had all the extras (bucket, "grabber" to keep from leaning over so much, groceries in the house that could be fixed with minimal effort), all in all a lot to do. Being alone in all that made the process "all mine".

Plus not sleeping - don't think I slept more than 3 hours any night from diagnosis to surgery day.

Go back over the "really useful list" for the stuff you forgot if you just really need something to do

Prostate Cancer: The Really Useful List made by HW people for HW people.
https://www.healingwell.com/community/default.aspx?f=35&m=1717641
Posted 8/10/2011 3:02 PM (GMT 0)
stop the worrying and get as much work done as possible before the robot date. Also make sure you return your prostate with an empty tank and flat tires.
Posted 8/10/2011 4:13 PM (GMT 0)
Take my Prostate but don't touch my sense of humor.
Posted 8/10/2011 5:27 PM (GMT 0)
C man, while it may be easier said than done for you, try to just let it go until Sept 12th.

Wake up each morning, suck in some good deep breath and enjoy the view of the grass from the blade side. Decide even before you get up that it is another great day. Find something each day that brings you enjoyment, or brings enjoyment to someone else.

Take the strongly suggested advice of emptying the prostate as often as possible and the time will pass more quickly and without a lot of angst and worry.

There is nothing to be gained before hand from dwelling on it. You can't begin the recover until after the surgery anyway. Do what you have to do to prepare and then lay the whole thing down until it is time to pick it up again.

Hey!!! It worked for me and still does today, 2 years after surgery and radiation, even with a rising PSA.

So it can be done. Give it a shot. All of these days before surgery are really good days, use your energies and enthusiams to enjoy them.

FWIW,

Sonny
Posted 8/10/2011 6:28 PM (GMT 0)
This is a great time to be doing whatever you can to get your body into the best physical condition possible prior to the surgery. 

I approached the surgery much as I had approached participation in a 10k run or a long bike ride.  You don't just lace up a pair of running shoes and run 6.2 miles.  You get yourself in shape so you're confident your body will be up to the test.  Prior to surgery, I dropped 20 pounds, partly because I had no appetite, but primarily because I started walking 2 to 4 miles each day at a brisk pace.  It's much better to go into a major surgery that's going to take between two and four hours physically prepared rather than to go in out of shape. 

You may already be in great shape, but walking or some other form of physical preparation is good for the body and for the mind.  It also helps the days go by more quickly, I think.

Post Edited (clocknut) : 8/10/2011 3:20:17 PM (GMT-6)

Posted 8/10/2011 7:44 PM (GMT 0)
Such a thing you should worry about the waiting. Yup, do what you can up until the surgery date. Those things you might miss for a short time afte rwards. Walking will only help now and later.
Get all your supplies together, put them in one large bag. Clip your toe nails, it's something I couldn't do for a while after surgery.
Know that we are here to hear you out, and wishing you the best of luck with your surgery and the path report after!
Posted 8/10/2011 9:03 PM (GMT 0)
about 4 weeks prior to my Robotic Surgery i made the very wise ( but late ) decision to join a Gym and to hire a professional trainer for about 3 weeks.  I explained the surgery to this youngster who immediately decided that we were going to focus on strengthening my " core ".    I worked out with him about 3 days per week.   What a difference that made for me.  Prior to surgery, i felt like i had more balance and more inner strength, especially in my abs.  My surgery was just about 3 weeks ago.... and I have done very well so far.  I had very little pain even immediately after surgery and was up and walking the first day... very slowly at first and then dramatically better each day.  When i came home... i was up and around the house doing things every day... I probably did too much....  My point:  Is that i think the workouts to strengthen my core group of muscles really benefited me.  one of the smartest decisions i made... although a little late....

nick

Posted 8/10/2011 9:59 PM (GMT 0)
I am continuing lifting weights and doing some cardio work.My plan is to workout until the weekend of the surgery(which falls on a tuesday).I called my urologist this morning just to have him reconfirm to me that I am making the right choice.I will do this!
Posted 8/10/2011 11:04 PM (GMT 0)
i think that is a great idea.....  i believe it really helped me to be recovering as well as i am....  I have not felt bad at all ... i actually have felt pretty normal since the first week.... maybe a little more tired than normal... one of the hardest things for me to do has been to " take it easy " and don't lift anything over 10lbs.... i forget about that all the time...
Posted 8/11/2011 1:45 AM (GMT 0)
The waiting is tough for sure. Our numbers are similar so I will be sure to watch for updates from you. In the meantime stay in shape and getting as much prostate exercise as possible is a good idea :)

Godspeed
Posted 8/11/2011 6:36 AM (GMT 0)
Don't forget your pelvic floor exercises!
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