i'm glad to see that you are still putting up the fight. Wish that you didn't have so many tough battles, though. This is my annual day of checking in. I'm still thankful for your help when I first...
Gene, Welcome to Healingwell. I hope things are OK for you. My PSA was not a concern but the DRE got me a referal to the Urologist. Dan...
Hi Chris, Reading your first post brings back lots of memories of worry, anxiety, tension and confusion. Hopefully your negative biopsy is long-lasting and you don't ever have to experience PCa. I...
David, I offer best wishes for success tomorrow. You will be in my prayers. I hope you can find some peace through all of this. Dan...
Welcome k, From the detailed information that you provided I assume that you have been checking in at healingwell for a while. Your Uro visit next month should give you some indication of how the...
Its always good to see great news, and Zeros are great news,....
Neal, Congratulations on another zero. Pretty soon you will be skipping the 3 months and going at 6 months ( only when you're ready )! Dan...
Welcome saarno, I hope that your elevated psa level is due to something besides PCa. It could be from any number of things, so don't jump to conclusions of PCa just yet. It is wise to follow up with...
YaYa, Best wishes to you and your husband in the coming months. Has your husband been active in researching a plan of action? It is a big burden on you if he is relying on you to gather all of the...
Welcome Prostated, I'm glad to hear that your recovery is going well. If you have been following this forum for a while you have had a great benefit to preparing yourself for surgery and recovery. I...
I have the results at HMO's online MyChart the next day. Haven't seen the need to spend another $30 copay for the uro visit....
Minn, My thought for my own case was to have treatment sooner than later. My wife's preference was for me too have treatment even sooner than that. After seeing the pathology results of the...
Hello friends, I hope your catheter removal is a nonevent milestone for you. I was having pain at the tip of my penis before the catheter removal. When the nurse extracted the catheter I had a...
I was off of work for 3 weeks (desk job mostly). I then worked some short days to get back to thinking about it. Someone in good shape and antsy could get back to work in two weeks if they had to....
Happy Birthday, David. Keep healing, Dan...
Vam, I'm glad to hear today's upbeat report. I hope you have lots of help in the next few weeks. Get away with whatever you can, but not to be lazy. Get your exercise but get plenty of rest, too....
Mimi, Welcome to healingwell. You will get plenty of support here. When you have a question just send it our way. A diagnosis of Prostate Cancer is not what anyone wants to hear, especially not for a...
As for the bowel prep: As they say in Scouting - Do your best. You may prefer to have some moistened wipes by the end of the day. Regular tissue might get to feel like sandpaper. A little nervous is...
I'm happy to hear that Mac is doing well. Expect continence to improve on a weekly basis for a while yet. Give another week or two of being careful not to strain anything or overdo it. Even Superman...
Biopsy Feb 24, Davinci April 9. I don't remember that the blood in the semen ever cleared up completely in that time, but it was not as much as time went by, Glad for your negative, Dan...
Hi steve, Keep resting and healing. Don't overdo it on the summer chores. Relax and enjoy the time off. Dan...
I see that you are a first time poster today. I found healingwell last year about a week after davinci. I hope you can hang around and help out. Dan...
I see you are a first time poster this afternoon, Thanks for joining. Tell us about your journey when you have the chance, I hope your healing well, Dan...
Paella and Mac, I always like to hear a good report after surgery. I remember fitful nights of trying to sleep. Even the sheet touching my chest was an unwelcome irritation. I had to stack pillows to...
MIke ...and many more! (birthdays and zeros) have a great day, Dan...
Paella, I wish you all the best for a successful surgery and recovery. The surgeon should be able to give you an opinion about how the surgery went. You may want to ask what nodes/tissue was actually...
Hi Sonny, Let me know when you need another house for that bluebird of happiness. Here's to many more days of blessings for you. Dan...
My wife was my primary caregiver. She helped keep track of meds and did a real nice job of cleaning the catheter bags. We had dinner brought to the house by friends for three weeks. My children's...
I wish you many more of the same, Dan...
Hi AAS, I'm sure that your Dad will appreciate all of the help and support that you are able to give him. The thought of cancer and surgery can certainly be overwhelming. Slow down and take this...
Keep healing, Bill. I had a painful catheter extraction and I was glad to have the rest of a tube of topical lidocane that the nurse used at the office to relieve the pain. It lasted for more than a...
Well done Rick, A forgetful mind can be a wonderful thing. Be sure to get rid of the unused pads before they collect a lot of dust. Now, keep healing, Dan...
Hi David, I'm so happy to hear some good news from you. Best wishes for success in your new job. I'm sure that you have a lot to offer them. I pray for your health to continue to improve. Your...
Welcome Mike, Keep hanging around here and I am sure that you will be able to help someone. Each of us gets to add our tidbit to the soup. Get some rest and keep healing, Dan...
So at one of my followup visits to my Uro/Surgeon I asked him how many DaVinci surgeries he has done now. He supposes he has done about 40. Timewise I am thinking I would have been about #30 for him....
Welcome Steve, Get your recliner positioned to where you will enjoy getting a lot of rest. I think resting was a lot more important than walking for my recovery. Your body will let you know when you...
Welcome LovesDave, If your husband was active before surgery I would expect it to be just a matter of time before he is up and active again. My favorite spot for the first while was lying in the...
Welcome jedabuck7, Don't feel bad about having to sit to pee. It may be a while before you feel comfortable standing to pee again. The tip of my penis was sore for a few weeks after the catheter was...
Roger, I like your way of thinking. Celebrate all of the important mileposts. May you have many more, Dan...
Welcome JerseyGuy and regal1945, too. Everyone's story of their journey with PC adds to the wealth of information and support available here at HW. Best wishes for successful treatments for both of...
Hi Jeff, I'm going to open a Avalanche Amber in about 30 seconds, here's to your good news, Dan...
Hey plowboy, Good lab test results are to be celebrated. Cheers! Dan...
Welcome Ger42, It is wise to bring your wife with you to your office visits. She will be an invaluable resource for you in the upcoming months. Four ears are much better than two at this stage. I...
Look for improvement on a weekly basis, not day to day. Don't use the pad whenever you think you can go without it. Wear the quick-dry polyester underwear for any drips. Keep a spare nearby. Drink...
Hi David, I look forward to the day when I can read one of your posts without thinking OWWEEE. I'm sure that you look forward to posting more pleasant experiences, too. Keep fighting the good fight...
Hi Sonny, I enjoyed the message. Only 220 viewings of it so I thought I would give it a bump. Some days its a good idea to check page 2. Dan...
Welcome to this site and best wishes for a successful treatment. Please keep us posted. Dan...
Sonny, Life shouldn't be more nerve-wracking than there being 2 out in the bottom of the ninth, man on first, down by one. I'm praying that your doc makes the right call so that you guys can beat...
A man of great distinction, for sure! Thanks for your contributions, Dan...
Les, Keep the good attitude. Support those around you when they need it. I forwarded my 1 year results to my wife today and she confided that she had been more worried about this one than the others....