Post Da-Vinci on 25 Feb 08 Catheter Out on 5 March 2008 Definitely concur Dont back up, make forward progress, just remember the word "Kegel"...
Hi Again All, Had Successful Da-Vinci (well maybe not!) @ INOVA Fairfax Va on 25 Feb 2008 My wife Joanne and I had a standard surgical follow-up appt with my surgeon, Dr Simon Chung, of Dominion...
Hey FatCat Let me echo what everyone else has said, its gonna be a "Piece-of-cake" As long as you are comofrtable with your surgical team, know youve checked into everyone and know what youre gettig...
NO Im 1 week post Da Vinci My Dr told me though Ive been overdoing it walking Other than that Im OK with general healing soreness I guess, that, and too many parts moving around down there while Im...
Post-OP Da Vinci patient how much walking were you getting in during the first week...
Frank Best of Luck back at ya too As Im sure youre read many times on here, and its easy for us to say, but afterwards youre agree its a piece of cake. Just have to be careful and remember everyone...
Thank Ya Paul, KW Since my post earlier today, Ive had discussions with my surgeon twice (he called me, which is always a good sign). I took it upon myself (with my wifes help) to flush as needed on...
Question about Clotting Obviously Dr's & nurse's when I left my Sucessful Da Vici Surgery from 25 Feb, Discharged on 27 Feb, they said the key point is Stay Hydrated! However, since arrival back...
Hi Everyone, thank you for all your support No difficulties, or complications with my Da Vinci ((25 Feb)) at INOVA Fairfax Hosp, Dr Simon Chung of Dominin Urology in VA Pre-OP to Surgery approx 7am,...
Hey All Just wanted to let everyone know Im still kicking, sorry Ive been quiet I'm 2 weeks out from my Feb 25th D-Vinci Surgery in VA Had my Pre-OP today with my Pri (a cardiologist) Heart rate is a...
Thank You Hawk Clearly showing I'm new, what is a "Kegel" ?...
Paul I see you just had Da-Vinci I wish you nothing but the best in recovery and Thanks so much for your input I gather the abdominal exercies I have been increasing lately, mostly Ab-Lounger will...
From bob1949 (22 Jan 08) I’ve been a member a short time, reluctant I had to join, but enjoy the site tremendously and made a few posts but have mostly been reading, trying to learn. Since my...
Yes, I fully understand Mika, my wife will ensure I toe the line also and follow Dr's orders. I'm just not a guy that sits still alot, that may be the most difficult part in my immediate recovery. As...
I had Sleep Apnea, but, when I had Gastric-ByPass Surgery in 2006 that went by the wayside, so I hope that wont be a issue with my Da-Vinci. Now, my wife snores all the time as payback I think Bob...
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My Da-Vinci surgery is scheduled for 25 February 2008, perhaps I'm jumping the Gun, but may I ask the Class (1) Those that had Da-Vinci, how long were you out of work? My Surgeon suggested 4 weeks...
Deciding, as in the Surgeon wants to let us know beforehand, as in Pre-OP, if, when he goes in (Da-Vinci) and there is a Scar Tissue issue, do we want him to just close me up and we're dicuss it...
Thank You I have a incision from my belly button to my right side from a Kidney removal operation (Cancerous) in 2002, so, I know about cutting and healing, I was just curious in regards to the...
Good Morning, I'm Bob in Southern MD, a new member. I noticed you posted in some thread that you went to sleep thinking Da-Vinci and woke up with a long scar Are you comfortable discussing that ?...
Thank you for your response. As noted, we (myself and my wonderful wife Joanne) are in Waldorf MD and need to go to INOVA Fairfax Feb 25th for Da-Vinci. Can you tell us more about that hospital, do...
Bob & Joanne from Waldorf MD Bob will have Da-Vinci in Feb 2008 at INOVA Fairfax Hospital in VA...
Good Day all New Member to the board, hope to get lots of info and support here...