It was one year ago today, 1/6/10, that I had my robotic surgery by Dr. Patel in Orlando, FL. I've been lucky with no ED problems, only slight leakage during workouts, and PSA showing zeros. Although...
Last February I had robotic surgery at Florida Hospital in Celebration near Orlando, Fl with Dr. Vipul Patel. Dr Patel could be the No.1 robotic surgeon for prostate surgery in the world. I was pre...
Mike, I just had my 4 month post op check-up with Dr. Patel. He is very busy but he and his staff treat you like "one of the family". Tracy is the receptionist. I stay at the Mona Lisa which is an...
I read your message and felt really sorry for you having gone through it myself. My numbers were exactly the same as yours. My urologist told me to have robotic surgery immediately. this URO trained...
I just received the results of my 4 month PSA test. Robotic surgery was 1/6/09 and this test is 3 months after the ist PSA test done at i month out. Results <0.1. At 4 months there is no ED issues...
I had robotic surgery on January 6, 2009 in Orlando, Florida. My surgeon had my surgery pre-approved by Blue Cross/Blue Shield who I have had since 1977. The entire cost was $32,000 and my out of...
I would get depressed when the leaking would not stop. But Purgatory and others on this Board gave me hope and said to be patient. It helped. Also, I do pilates three times a week. My trainer started...
It is 2 days shy of four months since my robotic surgery. I never had an ED problem but I did have a severe leakage problem. I started out needing 6 to 8 pads a day with gradual improvement over...
As our President says "words mean something". I understand how your friend fells because I felt the same way driving home from the urologist after getting the word. Cancer is a scary word no matter...
Dr Jason Engel is a wonderful urologist. He was my DOC when I lived in DC. I first went to him in 1998. He is also a nice guy great golfer. Sam...
Dave, I am so happy to read about your great progress. You have always given me encouragement in my postings. With respect to you, good things happen to good people. Sam...
best of luck on your recovery. remember, the most important thing is getting rid of the cancer. my experience has been opposite of most of the guys here. i had full erections one week after the...
After surgery I find that I feel cold or chilled even on a warm day. I live in south Florida where it is relatively warm in the winter. I find the need to wear a sweater or light jacket in the...
I am now at week 11 since surgery. I am dry during the night. I have very little leakage until about 5 pm. From 5 pm until about 9 pm I leak a lot. Its getting better but I stll need to use pads. I...
For robotic surgery you must consult with Dr. Vipul Patel in Orlando FL. Dr. Patel has done more robotic protate surgeries than anyone else in the world. The week I had mine done he performed 24...
For years I had an elevated PSA of 4.5 taken yearly. My urologist watched and waited. The PSA then jumped to 6.0 and the urologist watched this for 3 years performing a biopsy each of the 3 years....
Thank you all. David, its nice to know we can come on this forum and get honest, heart felt comments. Sam...
It is now 10 weeks since my robotic surgery. My wife and I celebrated by burning the depends diapers remaining in the closet. I'm down to one light pad a day which I need when playing golf or working...
A friend an I had robotic surgery two weeks apart by the same surgeon. Mine was Jan 6,2009. His was two weeks earlier. I began having erections within two weeks but I still leak. I'm down to two pads...
I had robotic surgery on January 6, 2009. My pre op Gleason was 6 with one of 12 cores showing 10% cancer cells. The post op pathology with I posted here several weeks ago showed a Gleason 4+3=7 AND...
I had robotic surgery with Dr. Vipel Patel at Florida Hospital in Celebration, Fl near Orlando. Dr Patel is one of the best in the world at Robotic surgery. His entire team is top notch and the...
I just returned from the urologist office having my 6 week post op exam and PSA results. The PSA report showed <0.1. The Doctor was happy with the PSA results and the results of the robotic...
Dr Engle was my urologist back in the late 90's when I lived in DC. I found him to be excellent. He is also a good golfer. Sam...
Dr. Patel in Orlando, FL gave me a brochure with lots of info. It proved accurate in every detail. It also specified the worst case possible. So, the actual process seemed easier for me. I bought...
I'm sorry to read your report to us. I used Dr. Patel and I swear by him. I was treated royally by a true professional. Based on your comments you were also treated with the utmost care and...
Dr Patel told me to lift no more than 15 lbs for 6 weeks and walk a lot. I'm doing what I'm told. No macho here. Sam...
The Mona Lisa Hotel is located on the Hospital grounds about a two minute drive away. The hotel also runs a shuttle to the hospital. I have a post op exam on 2/20/09. The Patel rate is $129/day for...
I'm envious. Good for you! Isn't todays modern medicine wonderful? Today is my 5 week anniversary so I've got one more week to go before golf. I see the Doc on February 20. After that, golf, fishing,...
Dave, God bless you!!! Sam...
I used Dr Patel in Orlando, FL. He, his team and the hospital were great. I stayed at the Mona Lisa hotel two minutes from the hospitaL. This time of year I was able to walk outside in nice weather...
Four weeks after surgery and I'm leaking as previously discussed on this forum and men such as Astro also complain about . Now heres the rub. I just had an argument with my wife about the pad type...
I had the robotic surgery with Dr. Patel in Orlando, FL on January 6, 2009. He, his staff and hospital are wondeful. I felt like a guest at a 5 star resort. Dr. Patel is also known and respected...
I'm 60 yo and had robotic surgery on January 6. Prior to surgery I was at the gym 5 times a week. Two times a week doing pilates, two times a week aeobics and once a week the circuit machines. I went...
I just had my 4 week aniversary of robotic surgery and I still leak. I'm dry at night, one pad in the morning and 4 to 5 pads in the afternoon and early evening. My concern is that there is no urge...
I used Dr. Vipul Patel at Florida Hospital in Orlando. One of the world's best at robotic PC surgery. Men fly in from all over the world for his expertise. He and his team treated me wonderfully. Sam...
My biopsy indicated a Gleason 6. The actual pathology after robotic surgery showed a Gleason 4+3=7. The cancer was contained. Based on your radiation oncologist what should I have done? You see,...
Today is the 4 week mark since my robotic surgery with Dr. Patel at Florida Hospital in Orlando. I'm surprised on how good I feel. Yesterday I walked 3 miles with no problems. I visit my urologist on...
in this mornings paper, Broward Hospital in Ft. Laudedale had a full page ad about Cyber Knife. I began the "what if" thoughts several men wrote about . Tomorrow is the 4th week since my robotic...
Thank you. On 1/26 I posted "Post op progress" under SPISAM were I provided my data and pathology report. This is a great site. I know I'm not alone. Sam...
Hi Godfather, My name is Sam and I'm from Delray Beach, Fl. On January 6, 09 I had PC surgery using DiVinci at Florida Hospital in Orlando. Dr Vipul Patel is my surgeon. He has performed several...
I had robotic surgery three weeks ago today. I previously posted all the details. I am 60, 6'-00" and 176#. I am retired and in excellent shape. Prior to the surgery, I was spending 5 days a week at...
I have my post op evaluation on February 20 when I also see the ED nurse. I suppose she will recommend a pump. My question is why not go to an erotic store where they sell lots of different types of...
It is now three weeks since my robotic surgery. I still wear the diaper at night but I've had minimal leakage. I've changed to light pads during the day and now use 3 per day to stay dry. Pathology...
I want to thank all those who responded to me. Ii's nice to know I'm not alone. Sam...
Last August I was diagnosed with PC. I looked at all options including Cyber Knife. I visited 3 urologists, 2 radiation specialists and spoke with a doc at Hopkins. I hesitantly went with Robotic...