Great news, I wish you many more zero's, very encouraging. Randy...
Been busy lately, but reading posts. My 2 year PSA is unchanged at <0.01, I couldn't be more blessed. Still having some ED, but this is continually improving. Thanks to all here, and I hope everyone...
Thanks for the thought Paul, I have tried lesser doses on a very empty stomach and while lower doses produced less flushing it likewise produced less actions elsewhere. Randy...
Fantastic News, hope you have many more. Randy...
I am 18 mos out of surgery and the oral meds are a hit and miss thing with me. It goes without saying that as time goes by I become more and more discouraged about the return of natural erections....
I was really nervous about my 3 and 6 month PSA, I think this is quite normal. Since then though, it is less noticeable, I just rely on the post here and reinforcement from the previous test to help...
Fantastic news, Happy Anniversary, definitely a milestone. Randy...
Congratulations Bob, I wish you a lifetime of 0's. Randy...
Wonderful news, as difficult as it is, this is a long term fight for most of us, and you are proof that it is a winnable fight. Never give up and never give in. Randy...
My Best Wishes for a Happy Anniversary David, I sincerely hope you and your wife have many more. Your journey is remarkable and inspiring. We never know what we can get through until fate deals us a...
I am not a vet but I will add some info here. At one of my Man to Man meetings, an attorney was presenting facts on VA Benefits and PCa, I believe his name was Grant Rosensteel, I think from...
Just got my 18 month PSA, it remains 0.01, I am relieved. You forget how stressful waiting on results can be until it is time. I appreciate everyone here for being with me during the PC experience, I...
Way to go Biker, I could not be happier for you and your family !! Thanks for adding some sunshine today. Randy...
Another vote for the tall section, 6 feet here. Randy...
purgatory, thanks for such a great post. I have flirted with the idea of doing volunteer work and after reading this I am making a call to Habitat for Humanity this morning. It is something I have...
Dave, sorry to hear about your issues with regards to incontinence. I was very fortunate to have had no issues with incontinence following catheter removal. Truly I don't think physicians have a...
Sam, I have tried all three, get the best results from Viagra 100mg or its ADC equivalent, also produces the most facial flushing. I tried Levitra 20 mg with good results, but can't say it was...
Benji, welcome to Healing Well, it is a fantastic resource as well as a source of support. As you can see in my sig I had robotic surgery in Sept 2007. I made the choice based on factors of age,...
Congratulations on the zeros Bill, I agree that the test anxiety fades some on a daily basis but my 18 month is upcoming and I am "feeling" it looming ahead, nothing like that 3 or 6 month though....
My bottom gave me a dull ache, esp with extended sitting. I did notice it resolving after 3 to 4 weeks, it is from internal work and trauma of surgery, not as bad for some as others. Randy...
I am glad to hear your good news. The "hibernation" is normal, just give it time, things will improve. Randy...
Excellent news Kris, I wish you a long lifetime of ZERO'S. I agree, the wait and anticipation is excruciating, but it does get some easier, but that fear is always lurking. So far, so good !! Randy...
Recovery from surgery takes time and patience. Things will get better, my orgasms initially were very faint, now probably better than pre-surgery, but achieving them takes time, lots of stimulation,...
That is where confidence in your surgeon comes in. I was up front with my doc and expressed to him that if, upon getting in, the cancer was more involved than suspected, make a good decision for me...
Great News Rob, the kind we all like to hear. The site is great because of members like you sharing your good news and others sharing worries and not so good news. We can all learn from each other...
Excellent, I hope you have many more !! Randy...
John, reading this late, but I hope your surgery went well, keep in touch. Randy...
Any surgical procedure that opens the abdominal muscular wall leaves one more prone to hernias, and RRP is no exception. In my case, I didn't develop a hernia, but got a little sore at largest...
I'm hopeful that your catheter ordeal is now over, you have really been through it. Now on with healing, you deserve it. Randy...
Congratulations James, those are numbers we all like. I hope you enjoy many more. I appreciate your service as Moderator and enjoy your posts. Randy...
Great News, I hope that number continues to plummet. Randy...
Congrats on the ZERO !! Don't fear the needle, I think it actually helps speed up the rehab process, JMHO. Randy...
I am also a DaVinci prostatectomy patient, and had 50 cc of blood loss with surgery. That being said, much of minimizing blood loss comes with the skill of the surgeon and to some degree, the...
Good to see you back Mal, I too have a PSA date in March, my 18 month. I wish you continued success. Randy...
Mike, that is a tough biopsy report, but it's not over till it's over. Once the initial shock is past, you can make good decisions about your treatment. There are many options, the members here can...
Chris, I remember how nervous I was before my first PSA post-op, I sympathize with you. I am wishing the best for you. In my case, I still get nervous but have developed some confidence, thanks to...
Well said, being told I have the "good cancer" is one of my all time favorite pet peeves. Randy...
What great news, congratulations. Miracles continue to happen everyday !!! Randy...
I am now about 16 mos out and have noticed a continual improvement in erections, slow but steady. The quality of orgasms has also improved over the same time. I had no erections for 2-3 months, just...
Congratulations on your zero's, wishing you many more. Randy...
Another reason to look forward to the BM, if mine worked that way, I'm sure I would be on a steady diet of fiber and ex-lax!!! Randy...
Dry orgasms are the rule of thumb following prostatectomy, and I hope your MD mentioned this to you, it shouldn't be a "suprise" due to him. However, dry sure beats the "urine" orgasm, which is...
David, congrats on losing your sidekick. I only had mine in for 10 days, I can't imagine having one for that long. Being able to start and stop your urine stream is a good sign. I hope you have...
Way to go Dale, I love to see those ZERO results. Randy...
Excellent news Todd, I couldn't be happier for you and your family. You have given pCa an admirable fight, and you are winning. I will continue to remember you and everyone here who is in this fight,...
Welcome to the 0 Club DoingFine, I am happy for you and wish you a lifetime of 0's. I was mindful of my diet prior to having PCa, but am even more diligent now, sure I miss some things, but being as...
I had no symptoms, went to the urologist as a followup to bladder infection because my primary MD suggested it. My PSA was 9.9, then the biopsy, which was positive. I have tried to remember any...
Dragon, this is no easy thing we have been through. The surgery itself is major, along with that the jolt from the accident, no wonder you are sore and having pain. It takes a tremendous amount of...
Jim, just read your great news and could not be happier. I know you have really been strong to have gotten through. Your attitude is remarkable, I think we should nominate you for "Positive Attitude...
Congratulations skapod, I am happy for you and your husband and glad that everything is going OK. Please stay with us, you will learn much here and perhaps share something with us that we need to...