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Posted 5/2/2014 4:08 PM (GMT 0)
Made the decision to have Surgery (robotic) and now scheduled for 6/2/14. Went thru a lot of educating myself and soul searching. I will agree with a lot of others that leading up to the decision is perhaps the most stressful part. I feel a calmness and peace after making the decision. Having a Dr. who I have total confidence in helped a lot. Having beat on and battered my body over the years. surgery just doesn't phase me. In my quiet moments, reflected on worst case scenarios and decided I could handle what fate brought my way. Helps that financially I have no issues, work is not an issue no matter what, children are grown, marriage very good (wife is a gem and a medical professional) and supportive, and I have a positive attitude. Decided I will not fear Cancer nor let it dominate my life while fighting it. My faith is strong and is of comfort when things get tough. This website has been fantastic in helping me and I hope over the years I can help "pay it forward"

Semper Fi,
Walt
Posted 5/2/2014 4:22 PM (GMT 0)
way to go, Walt. Certainly not a rushed or hysterical decision regardless of whether we would do the same or not. Pick your surgeon wisely and you will do fine.
Posted 5/2/2014 5:07 PM (GMT 0)
Go Walt Go....

I try to be a "it is what it is" kind of guy..
Posted 5/2/2014 5:19 PM (GMT 0)
I would have been surprised if you had not chosen surgery. best of luck to you.

ed
Posted 5/2/2014 5:30 PM (GMT 0)
Hi Walt,

Sounds like you are well prepared for your for your surgery and what follows. I did a lot of "education work" before I made my decision and, like you, once I made my decision I felt a sense of peace, and still do (had my RALP 11 days ago). Take it easy after your surgery, I am a type A and wanted to all my walking and fluid drinking, which I am doing, but I tend to push myself too hard. I took a couple of naps each day, and had to force myself to not to do as much as I could to help my wife around the house. Take it easy and let time do its thing. Best wishes and my prayers for your surgery, recovery, pathology, and future with this disease.
Posted 5/2/2014 5:42 PM (GMT 0)
Hi Walt,

I just saw you post and noted that your date is 1 month from today. Sounds like you have educated yourself and made the decision based on the info that you could find. Best of luck and we will be waiting for your report.

Now get out and enjoy every moment of every day and have a GREAT month.

Cajun Jeff
Posted 5/2/2014 6:02 PM (GMT 0)
... and empty that prostate like Al Capone voted - early and often.

Good Luck
Jeff
Posted 5/2/2014 11:11 PM (GMT 0)
Walt
I Wish you well with surgery. You'll do fine!
Bob former jarhead
Posted 5/3/2014 12:16 AM (GMT 0)
Having a plan is a big part of it...good for you...you'll do great....
Posted 5/3/2014 12:16 AM (GMT 0)
Having a plan is a big part of it...good for you...you'll do great....
Posted 5/3/2014 12:26 AM (GMT 0)
You have a fairly serious PC dx. in hand, but a good game plan, and you are in the right frame of mind, thought, soul, and body. You should do well ahead.

Wishing you only the best ahead. We are here anytime you have the need.

David
Posted 5/3/2014 3:00 AM (GMT 0)
Once you finally make your decision for treatment, it seems all the anxiety just leaves you. The next step is to get in the best shape that you can. You have 4 weeks to prepare for the fight of your life. Exercise, eat right and as Worried Guy Jeff said, empty that prostate early and often while you still have it. Things just will not be the same any more after surgery. Did you hear that? They will not be the same any more!

Good luck, you will do well.

Bill from Florida cool
Posted 5/3/2014 3:12 AM (GMT 0)
hello is there anyone out there?
Posted 5/3/2014 3:21 AM (GMT 0)
hoping to chat with a fellow prostate cancer survivor. i had my prostate surgery on monday and had no idea of how difficult an experience it would be, i have had several complications since surgery and am driving my wife crazy.the worst thing so far is they have placed me on a serious antibiotic due to fever, it makes me cough for hours, the doctor said i just have to tough it out, in the mean time my stomach gets full of air from the coughing and it hurfs, anyone ever experience this?
Posted 5/3/2014 3:30 AM (GMT 0)
Good luck Walt you will be in my prayers.
Posted 5/3/2014 3:31 AM (GMT 0)
Hector,

Welcome to the forum. We usually start a new thread for a new member so people can say hello. Your welcome thread is here:

www.healingwell.com/community/default.aspx?f=35&m=3069128
Posted 5/3/2014 3:09 PM (GMT 0)
Walt,
Marine it sounds like a good Ops plan; and with a "good woman" watching your "6" you will be fine. "Go for Broke".
Army
Bill idea
Posted 5/3/2014 8:01 PM (GMT 0)
hi walt,
happy for you making your decision, for me that was the hardest part. I agree with big mac get yourself in top fighting shape I've always been very active but I stepped it up a few notch's and did a lot of walking before surgery I can't say for sure but I believe it helped when they took the cath out I was totally continent.
I remember you have a boat, I had to promise my doc that I would only cruise slow and no rough water before he gave the ok to go out before the 6 week mark.
good-luck,
carl
Posted 5/7/2014 12:31 AM (GMT 0)
Were you by any chance in Viet Nam? If so do you know about Agent Orange and prostate cancer?
Posted 5/7/2014 12:44 AM (GMT 0)

Nam Vet said...
Were you by any chance in Viet Nam? If so do you know about Agent Orange and prostate cancer?

No I was not in Vietnam. I am familiar with the link though as friends have been caught up in that.
Posted 5/7/2014 2:06 AM (GMT 0)
Great attitude! Can only help. Same goes for Gem of a wife. I have a great wife of 42 years helping me through this. Had robotic surgery 02/13/14, Gleason 7,T3A, positive margins, extra capsular extension, feeling great. Starting radiation as soon as I get a little better control of this incontinence.
Good luck, God Bless.
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