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Posted 5/6/2007 10:26 PM (GMT 0)
Good news mvesr! Glad to hear and thanks for sharing. Continue your countdown and soon you'll be on the other side of prostate cancer surgery as well!
;o) Bob & Linda
Posted 5/6/2007 10:57 PM (GMT 0)
Hey Mv,

You sound great! Great news on the polyp. I had 5 of them removed about 3 years ago and the were benign. That's good news. Get ready for your treatment and keep a positive attitude and all will go well for you. Remember that we are all here pulling for you and looking forward to you posts...

Jim
Posted 5/9/2007 2:10 AM (GMT 0)

Hi everyone.  It has been a long day.   Just got in from Duke and the pre-op exams.  Sat a lot, tried to drink some coffee, and everytime I got a cup they called me for another test.  Talked with Dr. Moul and his PA and had a good conversation with them getting down the fine points of the surgery and recovery.  Dr. Moul suggested my wife and I take a nice trip when I fell like it after surgery.  Stopped off on the way home to visit my brother and his wife who had gall bladder surgery this evening.  That leaves wife wife and sister's husband with a gallbladder.  Keeping the economy going I guess.  My surgery is May 30 and ready for it.  Oh yes, got my results on my re-check of my original pathology report and the new results are exactly the same as the first read, so I guess it is not a dream, or a mistake.  Talk with you all later.

mvesr

Posted 5/20/2007 1:26 AM (GMT 0)
Hi ~ Mr. E,   Great news with the 30 th ….. We are on the countdown with you!!! Thinking of you and keeping you and your family close in thoughts and prayers. It is a “we/us” journey and I think we’ve helped Dale and Kay…. even in just a small way ~ to lessen the fear!! Take care and continue with your exercise……      In Friendship ~ Lee & Buddy     Edited to delete signature line only Post Edited (bluebird) : 6/5/2007 1:20:21 AM (GMT-6)
Posted 5/20/2007 2:02 AM (GMT 0)

Hi all. Went to the sporting store today to buy those work-out pants with the snaps.  My luck must be getting better.  I found them for half price.  Getting a few things together for the surgery.  Bluebird.  I got Buddys message yesterday and I should be in Tuesday morning.  Call first to make sure before you make the trip. Getting for May 30.

mvesr

Posted 5/28/2007 11:24 PM (GMT 0)
Hi all.  This will be the last time I will get to post prior to my surgery on Wednesday, tomorrow will be a travel to Duke day.  The wife picked up some last minute things while I attended the funeral of the father of one of my officers.  I want to take this opportunity to thank everyone who responded to my posts and chats.  The friendship and information has been a blessing to me and my family.  I would like to thank Bluebird and Buddy for coming to see me the other day and taking such an interest in the people affected by PC.  I feel fortunate that we live so close to each other.  God works in mysterious ways and feel this is one great example of that fact. I know that this too shall pass and with the help of my friends, family and excellent doctors I will beat this thing.

Take care and I'll see you all on the (other side).

Yours in friendship

mvesr

Posted 5/28/2007 11:34 PM (GMT 0)
Thinking about you and wishing you well!

God speed,
Susan
Posted 5/28/2007 11:36 PM (GMT 0)
Hey Mvesr,

All the best for you surgery. We will be here waiting to welcome you to the "other side". Remember that the only things they let you take into the OR are your naked body and a great attitude.

Take care and it will all be over soon...

Jim
Posted 5/31/2007 2:56 AM (GMT 0)

  :-)   Special Update: 

Wednesday 9:00 p.m. Had a wonderful phone call tonight from his wife Dale.

MVESR came through the surgery and is doing very well!!!

He will touch base once they return home. 

  tongue   Great News!!! Thought we'd share…  tongue

Posted 6/3/2007 1:40 AM (GMT 0)
Quote from mvesr on   Group Hugs for Mr. E *mvesr Surgery Day ~ Wednesday, May 30th  thread!!

HI all.  We got home from Duke a couple of hours ago.  Our son and daughter were with us along with other family and friends at the hospital.  Everything went better than expected.  Surgery and recovery room were shorter than expected.  Those of you who have talked about surgery are right when you said it is not the type surgery you have but the skill of the surgeon.  I thank Dr. Moul and staff for saving my life.  He thinks everything is organ confined with no cancer outside.  The lymph nodes looked good also.  He did tell me he didn't know why I was not having problems because the prostate as it was lying would cause problems in the future that would have required surgery anyway. On the trip from the recovery room I was sick on my stomach.  It took a couple of hours to get that under control.  My pain was never greater that a 3 out of ten in the recovery room and since.  Gas pains have been bad though.  I had one BM on thursday and one since I got home today.  Getting up and down takes a little getting used too.  The cath bag is clearing up very well.  The big bag is easier to drain too.  No fever or anything I was not expecting thanks to all of you.  I want to thank all of you for praying for me and helping me get through this so far, especially Lee and Buddy for all their help.  I could not have done this without all your help.  And by the way Jet guy, our son passed his commercial check ride today. 

Take care all, mvesr

Post Edited (bluebird) : 6/2/2007 7:55:04 PM (GMT-6)

Posted 6/3/2007 1:57 AM (GMT 0)
Welcome Home !!!   Hi ~ Mr. E & Dale,   You should have seen the little jig we did when I answered the phone and it was you!!!   I went flying into the living room and gave Buddy a high 5….. as I handed the phone over to him….   On our walk earlier in the day ~ we spoke of your journey and traveling home from Duke ~ “on the other side”.   We also talked about how little girls look up to their dads as their hero.   Your daughter will have her “hero” in good health now.   And your son, daughter-in-law, and new grandbaby in August… will have dad & grandpa healthy and ready for the 2008 car show.   Now ~ continue to listen to your body.   Please do not lift or pull… take the time “you” need to recover/heal properly.   You did an outstanding job getting in shape for your surgery!!!   You have and will benefit from the hard work!     Keeping you extra close as you stay on the recovery/healing stepping-stone for a while.   You’ll know when it’s time ~ to head back to work.   Take it slow… we don’t want any miss steps.   We will look forward to your continued postings on this thread … A wonderful sharing of your journey will help “Newbies” in the future.   Hugs from Lee & Buddy
Posted 6/3/2007 5:44 PM (GMT 0)

Hi all. Sorry Bluebird I forgot about the right way to do the posts.  Just too excited to talk with everyone.  All is doing well today.  The gas attacks have subsided somewhat do to a couple of BM's last night.  I owe my recovery to all you fine people who have helped me through it and especially to wife of 33 years who has been my constant companion thoughout this journey and who has been my personal nurse since being home.  It doesn't hurt that she was a NA for 15 years prior to this.  This is not the first time she has nursed me back to health.  Guys thank your wife for just being there and lending her support and assistance to you in this your time of need.  Do something nice for and don't forget to tell her you love her.  I am going back to Duke in two weeks to get my staples and Mr. hang out and to discuss my pathology report with Dr. Moul.  Was going to do these things locally but think Dr. Moul wants to handle these things personally.  I thank God every day that he sent me to such a fine man and surgeon.

Keep in touch and may God bless and keep you.

mvesr

Posted 6/4/2007 1:30 PM (GMT 0)
   Hi ~ Mr. E, You did perfectly fine by posting to your Hugs thread… Excited!!!!! Darn right!!! And yes ~ we were all thrilled to hear from you!!!!! no matter which thread you posted on!!!!   Mama bluebirds flutter around here and there… hoping not to ruffle any feathers … helping to keep her broods journeys linked together… for future newbies chirp~chirp~chirping!!!   Keep posting!!!! Hugs from Lee & Buddy
Posted 6/4/2007 1:50 PM (GMT 0)
Mr. E & Dale,   We like the idea of you going back to have Dr. Moul for follow-up.   We saw the assistant surgeon because Dr. Staley was on vacation when we had Mr. Hang removed.   It went fine but still ~ I like the idea of seeing “our doctor”.. J   So ~ if you can swing it…. Go for it!!!   Yes ~ support is so important.   Buddy read your posting and come over to me and gave me a huge hug.   He grabbed Murphy on the way…..   MURPHY Our Special Helper   You are now a true veteran on this forum… helping others have a smoother beginning…as they step on their 1 st stepping-stone in their journey.     Hugs from Lee & Buddy
Posted 6/5/2007 2:00 AM (GMT 0)
Hi all.

I knew this would happen. I had to get out of the house today. Dale and I went by my office and went out with a couple of my guys. Had a bowl of real spagetti and sure was good, Made my appointment for June 12 to get my staples and Mr. Hang out. Thought I did well today but when we got home I took a two hour nap. Still feel good though and not enoght pain to take anything for it. I just feel a little sore. Bluebird and Buddy. I hope you are going to the Y tomorrow and we will try to see you there.

God bless

mvesr
Posted 6/5/2007 3:17 AM (GMT 0)
tongue   We will be there!!!  9:30 - 12:30  Yipppeeeee yeah
Posted 6/5/2007 8:47 AM (GMT 0)

Dear mvesr,

 

Okay ~ it is 3:47 a.m. EST and this has been on my mind so I decided to get up and communicate it in writing.

 

I need to apologize to you. 

You started another thread soon after this one… titled Back to the Doctor. 

I mentioned it would be good to stay with your original thread so people can see Your Journey as it unfolds.  You did! 

You replied on the Hugs Posting and I directed you and others to post back to your original thread…  You did!

 

I was wrong in doing this!!!  I realize that each person needs to do what they feel comfortable doing.  Suggestions are fine but to make someone feel like they are doing something wrong is not what my intentions were at all!

 

Your Journey is so important…  and needs to be seen and heard…   So ~ please don’t hesitate to start a New Thread… with your complete journey… and a new title!!

 

Please Keep Posting…. Your input is invaluable….  You have sent over 20 reply posts to others and this is what it’s all about.  You are now on the other side and Your Journey is a wonderful gift to give to all of us.

 

Heartfelt Thoughts from Lee *mama bluebird

Posted 6/5/2007 6:39 PM (GMT 0)
Hey MV,

I don't know which of your threads to post but it really doesn't matter. I hope you continue to do well in your recovery. Remember to take it easy, watch the diet for a while (gas!!!!!) and do everything Bluebird says. Her chirping will see you well and she is such a dear...

Jim
Posted 6/6/2007 3:33 PM (GMT 0)
    Dear Forum Family,   We had a wonderful visit with Mica, Dale, & Kay…. At the YMCA.   The 3 ladies swam and talked (chirp, chirp, chirped!!) while the guys sat on the sidelines talking!! Buddy in his swimsuit and Mica *mvesr on his donut pillow and Mr. Hang was right there too!!!        It truly is a magical feeling to be able to actually Hug ….. a forum family member !!!!   W.O.W.   Truly heart touching!!!!!   I had personally introduced this family to HealingWell ….   I was so excited explaining about the support and compassion and empathy…. that the members show to each other.   After a few days I was having concerns as to why this thread really wasn’t getting many reply postings…   after a few more days after surgery…. I was getting really concerned…   In my posting above…. I really feel I was helping but over time I think maybe I interfered a little too much!!!   Mama Blue …learns and I will be more cautious in the future as to my limits.   After talking with Biker ~   he suggested the Title/Subject line be changed.   (Thanks Jim ~ for your kind words on your posting above!!!)   In Friendship ~ Lee & her Buddy   ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~   ~   So ~ Mica * m v e sr ( Mr. E ) has started a new thread and it’s wonderful!!!!   And the other thread will stay for Newbies who have weight issues… and sleep apnea issues….     Threads by   Mica *mvesr Mika's journey Back to the Doctor today   Threads started for Mica   Group Hugs for Mr. E *mvesr   Home From Surgery
Posted 9/19/2007 11:25 PM (GMT 0)
Hi Guys. We are off to Duke tomorrow to draw blood for my first PSA. Just thought of something I forgot to ask the Dr. about tomorrow. Do you have to fast (not eat anything before the blood draw?) It will be a long time till my 11:30 appoinment. Anyone have any ideas?

Mika-mvesr
Posted 9/19/2007 11:47 PM (GMT 0)
Mika,

If all they are checking is PSA, no need to fast.
If there is a chance they are checking blood sugars, then fast.

We studied the "Divine Tetragrammicon" in class last night.
The four letters of YHWH represent four different traditions of storytelling in Deuteronomy.
The idea of the four letters is that we humans can't really even express the concept - much less the relationship with the God Whose Love we live on....

I'm imagining and praying for some unspeakable/imaginary number "less than zero" for you right now......
  ....Mr. MVSR!

Your friends here really appreciate your efforts to help others.  Thanks.
Semper Paratus!

CCedar
ICTHUS

Posted 9/19/2007 11:48 PM (GMT 0)
Dear M-Mv,
My doctor has never said to not eat or to eat. I usually go out for breakfast on that day. The only thing I have every been told is to sustain from sex or ejaculation for at least two days before. That won't be a problem for my next test a week from today, signature gives the reason. God Bless, Uncle Dan
Posted 9/20/2007 12:59 AM (GMT 0)
Hey Mika,

My doc never asked me to fast before the PSA blood draw. I get testosterone test drawn at the same time and no fast for that either. Good luck and think zeroes while they take the blood!!!

Hey Cedar,

No imaginary numbers allowed. Thats the square root of negative one...

Jim
Posted 9/21/2007 11:56 PM (GMT 0)
Hi everyone. I got my PSA results from my blood draw at Duke yesterday. It was less than 0.1 What a relief. I told myself not to worry about it but when I called I had to wait for someone to call me back with the results. It was a long 10 minutes. I then began to worry, and my emotions were all over the place. I am sorry for all you guys who have had bad news about your tests and hope things will be better for you in the future.

Mika
Posted 9/22/2007 2:06 AM (GMT 0)
Hey Mika,

Great news on the zero!!! Yeah, we all worry about it but when we get the good news its a real good excuse to celebrate...

Jim
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