Thank you David, it is good that you remember that you are not alone and, that there are many who look forward to your recovery....
Jim, the biopsy was not bad, I felt pressure as he took his samples. I was given some lydocain which actually made me so woozy that I felt that I might pass out. Ask what to expect afterwards,...
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David, Thank you for sharing your war stories with us. The beast is attacking you using a different approach, keep fighting, I have the feeling that you will soon be out of the darkness. You have...
Sean, So glad that everything has gone well with your surgery. Thanks for the update, I among a lot of others were waiting to hear the results. Keep mending....
Sean, be sure to post and update us on your recovery. I experienced some bladder spasms which were a little concerning but they subsided. After that the catheter was great for my bottomless cup of...
I have had two inguinal hernias repaired with open surgery. I was off work for about a week each time. I would definitely have it done as this year, I had a friend die from a constriction that could...
David, I have been reading your story for a long time and while I have not responded before, know that I am always saying a quick prayer for your healing and I am sure that many others are ding the...
David, I have been following your posts since 2009 and have been dismayed at your horrible experiences and thankful that mine were not nearly as traumatic, as I doubt that I would have had your...
Good that you are doing well. For me the scariest part of the recovery was the occasional bladder spasm which went away after several days. As others have said, each day will improve and soon you...
We will look for you on the other side and as others have said, you will do fine. At first, I hated the catheter but after a few days, it was fine. The bonus is that the Urology units are usually...
Karen, My Dr. was also in favor of monitoring the PSA but I chose to have RRP. I chose that instead of the DaVinci because I had faith in my surgeon and he was more comfortable with the open surgery....
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The doctor sent me home with a pull up after the catheter was removed. I used only one other before I switched to depends guards. I used only about one pack of those before I felt enough control to...
I agree that my two inguinal hernia surgeries were more painful than the RRP. That surprised my surgeon. The catheter took about a week to adjust to, after that the recovery was very straight...
At two months post open RP, I decided to skip the pads altogether. This decision was prompted by one poster who's wife felt that it would help to make him more aware of whatever it takes to stay dry....
Teddy, I think that the more active you are the better. After about two months the slurps became less frequent. I went from 4 pads to two to none in about 3 months. Keep positive....
The short answer is +1 to CPA's comment. Good luck....
Godfather, I will say a prayer for a good surgical result for you. The catheter was very uncomfortable for the first couple of days. I felt that the bladder spasms were caused by the catheter but I...
Dan, I have had a very similar experience. My surgery was in mid Jan. I was down to one pad/day then suddenly had a few really good days so I went without about three weeks ago. It has gone pretty...
Loularkin, I would agree that you are married to a very young 71. Keep him active and these iron men last for many years. He has luck, a good doctor, ( plus a good woman) on his side as well. Perhaps...
Meister - My compliments on your blog. I enjoyed reading your experiences in a narrative style. Regarding the pain you experienced, I believe that it is normal. Your nerves have been traumatized at...
Jimbstars - I mentioned the CUP to my urologist and got the most unusual look as a response. He mumbled something which I could not hear. I guess that based on his response the CUP method will not...
Cease, Your experience was similar to mine. If I had not been reading this forum I might have worried more about the rectum pain. When you consider the prostate location, I think that it is to be...
Heck, When my get too heavy they tend to slip down my pant leg and out on the floor. :)...
I do believe that any surgery can have some occasional strange side effects. In my case after the surgery my left heel was so tender that I could barely put any weight on it . One morning the pain...
Bill, Your experience is similar to mine. One day I can do great with using 1 pad. Then I may have a three pad day. Today was a good day even after drinking a pot or two of coffee. Tomorrow I have...
Stephie - thank you for sharing the great news . How has his recuperation been following the surgery?...
Welcome Shane. There was some discussion recently about having guilt when some of us recover quicker than others. Your story makes me feel very blessed that I have done so well. Check in with us...
There have been some recent studies trying to see if there is a relationship between cancer transmission and blood transfusions. All have been inconclusive so far....
http://www.newenglandblood.org/giving/word-table-eligibility-system14-recruiters-ver20080519.pdf According to the Red Cross guidelines you can donate again 1 year after the last treatment....
My brother-in- law loaned me his set of Foyle's War. http://www.foyleswar.com/ (WWll mystery series) This provided many hours of high quality entertainment while I recuperated. You will actually be...
I would not think so. I believe a call to your doctor would be a safe play....
I went with my daughter to the barn where she rides her horse. There was a mare tied with a double lead that had a very dangerous look in her eye. I read in her look that she would gladly like to...
I know a man who is now very successful in his business and with his family. He described how he was once an alcoholic and suicidal. Someone convinced him to try helping someone else before he gave...
Wow ! Don't feel guilty. It is rather an incentive for us all to get and stay in good physical condition. I think my fast recovery is due in part to a grandaughter who has mild autism and loves to...
+1 on the sore bottom. Some chairs have been worse than others. The other night I woke up with some pain and imagined a giant hemroid forming....
I probably looked like the cartoon of the New Years Baby. We do appreciate the absurdities of life....
Had open RRP at Providence Hospital in Portland, Or. on Jan 14th. Three days in hospital. The catheter was the worst experience taking about a week before I found it to be somewhat comfortable. I did...
Leg bag should work fine for a three hour flight. It only takes a moment to empty in the rest room. You will do fine....
Three weeks post surgery and I think that my energy is about 80% of pre surgery...