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Posted 9/26/2013 12:42 PM (GMT 0)
hi everyone

 I had my surgery Monday and i'm doing great my biggest fear was not waking up and obviously did. I went in the or at7am and my surgery was supposed to be around 3hrs it took 8hrs my doc said my parts are unusually close together down there and my prostate was larger than the ultrasound showed anyway he spared both sets of nerves so I don't care how long it took. I came home Tuesday afternoon feeling like I was hit by a truck and astounded how much better i'm doing now. I walked the hospital a bit and took 2- 1/4 walks outside yesterday and will try longer today the first walk yesterday my wife and I kept running into neighbors and talking (none of them know) so we took the 2nd after dark so we could just walk.

 I can't believe what a great woman I married 34 years ago she spent the night in the hospital with me. she was sleeping in a chair and my night nurse brought in a little fold down chair that converted to a cot, but I know if she had to stand there she would have. you know a woman loves you when they will happily change a urine bag for you and smile doing it. I've gotten such great support from this community but the support I've gotten from my kids, my brother and sisters and especially my wife have been truly  humbling.   

 i'm supposed to get the bag removed next Wednesday (can't wait) and i'll get my path report then.

thanks for all of your help

carl  

Posted 9/26/2013 1:15 PM (GMT 0)
Carl,

I'm so happy for your good report and that you're doing so well after surgery.

Yes, the support you have is so welcoming and I know you're very humbled by it. Sounds like you have a wonderful wife and family as well.

Today is our 43rd wedding anniversary and you don't see that many years these days!!

Take care and I'll be praying for you and your family.

Dave in Bartlett, TN
Posted 9/26/2013 1:22 PM (GMT 0)
Wonderful news Carl.

Better to spend 8 hours getting it right than 3 hours getting it done on time.

I will be praying for you and your wonderful wife.

Keep up the excellent progress.

LupronJim
Posted 9/26/2013 1:23 PM (GMT 0)
Awesome news! So happy that you are doing so well. ((Hugs)) to you and your wife!
Posted 9/26/2013 1:36 PM (GMT 0)
Congratulations for safely being on the other side. Hope your recovery goes well.

A good and caring wife, is truly a treasure to behold, I know first hand.

David
Posted 9/26/2013 1:43 PM (GMT 0)
Great to hear it Carl. You have an amazing wife. Speedy recovery.
Posted 9/26/2013 2:12 PM (GMT 0)
Great to hear you are doing well Carl.
Wishing you a full and speedy recovery and sending you and your wife a happy, healing hug from over the pond.
Continued best to you.
Susan
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Posted 9/26/2013 3:52 PM (GMT 0)
Glad you are doing well.
"A good wife is worth more than jewels."
Take care.
Posted 9/26/2013 4:02 PM (GMT 0)
What great news Carl, I'm so very happy for you! Sure sounds like things are really going well for you, and that you're doing all the right things to keep your rehab moving along.

I wish you the absolute best as you continue down your path.
Posted 9/26/2013 5:36 PM (GMT 0)
Welcome to the other side Carl! Sounds like you are doing well so far. Keep walking and drinking water. Great supporting wife you have.
Good luck with your path report next week. yeah

Bill from Florida cool
Posted 9/26/2013 6:36 PM (GMT 0)
Great news Carl, I wish I was on the other side. Good luck in your recovery. If your surgery took 8 hours, were you his only patient that day?
Posted 9/26/2013 7:03 PM (GMT 0)
Congratulations and best wishes on a steady recovery, be patient.
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