My (really long) Journey from diagnosis to decision to have seeds and beyond

In reply to the question about my post-op recovery from seeds:
I was told there was a 33% chance I'd have relatively minor SE's, 33% it would be uncomfortable but gradually improve and a 33% chance I'd be miserable for several months. I was fortunate. I took one day off work and had some soreness for a day or two. I did have some burning and frequency with urination and bloody semen but nothing that required additional treatment. I did take Flomax and it helped but made me very tired and I discontinued it. Interestingly, Cialis helped with the urinary discomfort and my urologist said it does have benefits, so just something to keep in mind.
I was able to be normally active after 3 days. My only problem was urgency and frequency with urination - I did have several "close calls" but learned to just pee whenever it was convenient to avoid filling up (or feeling like it).

G6: Thanks for the BT journey report. It has become a rare incident on this forum to hear poor BT results. You just kept those great odds going in the right direction!

First of all, a big hello and welcome to georgenyc! My bad for not checking on this thread earlier and, even though it's an old one, it now has some new life. George, I normally would have started a new thread for you so guys could give you a proper welcome. Maybe the next time you have a "report" for us you can start a new thread so we can give all of our attention to you. You also might think about visiting your profile and creating a signature so our old minds don't have to try and remember all of your details each time you post.

Anyway, I'm a big fan of seeds (LRD Brachytherapy) and if you read my 7 year journey by copying and pasting the link in my signature you will see why. And, with your stats, seeds should cure you. But to be balanced I just need to point out that surgery, HDR Brachy and SBRT as mono-therapies are likely to be curative as well. Due diligence would suggest that you seek out experts in each of these disciplines and make your best decision based on that knowledge and it would appear that after so many doc appointments that your due diligence is done!

Good luck and please feel free to ask any and all questions. We have many, many men on this site who have had successful brachytherapy and I'm confident that any of us will be supportive and responsive to you.

Jim

P.S. G6, glad to hear from you and that you are doing well. At 4+ years with HW you are becoming an old timer.