I was watching a show called lock up on tv the other night and they was talking about chemical castration for sex offenders.And I never gave this subject much thought until I heard what they use to...
Hi guys and gals I am so sorry I havent been out much but I will make a long story short.My psa after radiation was 0.2 which was a gigantic relief ,I am still having a lot of pain in my pubic and...
Man I wish I could go visit just to get away from the speedway crazies Zach...
I am so sorry I have not been on here lately,just had so much on my mind the last two months or so. I had my post imrt psa done last week! I was so scared of what the results were going to be it...
WELL i AM A WEEK DONE WITH MY RADIATION AND SLOWLY BEGINING TO FEEL HALFWAY HUMAN AGAIN! i DON'T KNOW IF I WILL EVER GET BACK TO WHAT I CALL NORMAL BUT I WILL SEE. I GO BACK IN THREE WEEKS FOR MY...
Well guys and gals I have one more treatment to go Monday and then I will be able to converse with you more often.It just makes me so tired I can barely stay awake.I will keep you posted and as...
David,it was pyridium and prosed which turns your pee a brilliant blue. Thanks for asking Zach...
Hi guys and gals,I am just having a terrible time with this radiation.When I get done with my treatment I am so tired I just barely can function.They gave me two meds to relax my bladder they turned...
Hi mel,Make sure you take a stool softener it makes it a little less painfull. Take care brother Zach...
Well guys and girls,I have 13 treatments under my belt.I am sorry I have'nt been out her lately but this radiation keeps me pretty well tired.I will keep you posted.Thanks for Caring. Your PCa...
Mel,the robotic is much easier not much pain when you cough hold a pillow against your abdomen it helps a little.take care Zach...
Welcome to the club,best wishes. Zach...
Man I wish I had that problem to worry about that would be a good worry.Good luck. Zach...
Jerry,I just had my second treatment and I agree with the other guys it is stress I have slept about 4 hours in the last two nights which is unusual for me.I think in a couple of days I will be back...
Well treatment #2 is in the books.It was a little less traumatic than the first(I was a little nervous to say the least)I think they will get easier as they go.And also they cut me back to 37...
HI Mel,I had my surgery back in June 09 and due to my coughing I am still leaking so bad that I only wear pull-ups.The pads are a pain in the keester to keep in place even with the adhesive strip.I...
Number 1 in the books,sick all day afterwards but I think it was nerves.I will keep you posted Thanks for caring. Zach...
Jan,I just started my radiation yesterday.My wife goes with me every time I go.We get there sit for a couple of minutes and I go back ,get my treatment and leave.She never even sees whats going on.I...
Well guys and gals I start my radiation tomorrow I will keep you posted only 45 to go.See you later. Zach added subject for searching and archiving ...
Solar1,Welcome to the best place to be in our situation These guys and gals have helped me beyond all my expectations.Take care brother. Zach...
David,at a time like this words dont help much i will just let you know I am with you! Zach...
David,good luck and I hope this takes care of your cath problems.Keep in touch. Zach...
I bet he's runnin around lookin like a carousel pony. Zach...
Well guys,I went to the radiation Dr. wednesday.they placed a catheter and the dredded bag in the butt.I got marked and now I am ready to start within the next 7 to 10 days.the cath wasnt as bad as I...
Mel remember it is better to be pissed off than pissed on.sit back and go with the flow. Zach...
LUV,My urologist Who was My surgeon recomended radiation for me shortly after My surgery.The next time I visited him Hgave Me a lupron injection right in his office.He also got me on the ball to get...
Thanks David,They put three in and I guess I own em now.The old bum is pretty sore but I guess I will make it.talk to you later Zach...
Well I went and got my markers installed today.It was done just like rectal biopsy,not much pain yet but the lidocaine has not wore off yet.Start my radiation in two weeks.I will keep you posted Zach...
Sheldon,maybe this will make you feel a bit better.Your cough will go away after the flu.I have copd,emphysema,and end stage lung disease.my spinchter is fighting a losing battle.You don't want to be...
Welcome,Too tall.This forum is a very helpful tool.Best of luck. Zach...
I saw a video on the net two days ago and that surgeon had robotic and said he was doing well....
I have a question for my fellow IMRT brothers.I am going to start IMRT 1-6 10,they told me that the first time I came in they were going to put a catheter in to make sure my bladder is full.My...
Man all these post about johnson shots is makingme shudder...
Kendo,Welcome to the healing side.Best wishes . Zach...
Being kinda new here I have just seen a few post on kegeling.I have seen only a couple of post with the pros and cons on this subject and know you vets are probably wore out on this subject but I am...
Way to go,keep the faith. Zach...
Squid,Mine was based on my psa being so high right after surgery.My first psa after surgery went up to 2.2 I just did'nt want to take any chances.I will start my imrt jan. 6th. I will keep everyone...
LD,first of all welcome.I found out shortly after surgery and the cath being removed that the jewels don't like to be bombarded with pee,They could'nt speak but they let me know with a horrable...
Congrats to you and your's,Keep up the good work! Zach...
Bcc, Welcome to our forum,Sorry you are here but this is the best place to be in this situation.Everybody on here will make you feel at home.again welcome and take care. Zach...
Well I went into the room of doom and met the rest of my surgical team the last one I met was the sleep doctor.the next thing I remember I woke up in recovery did'nt remember anything.Welcome to you...
Skeener,Sorry you are hear but at the same time glad you have joined us.I had my surgery about 7 months ago and still leak a little,and the little soldier is still at parade rest.Hoping one day he...
David,no doubt in MY mind. Zach...
James,that sounds pretty good to me I don't have any sex drive or appetite.Take care brother. Zach...
Hi Ron,glad to hear your doing well.keep up the good work! Zach...
Hi Zimmer,That study sounds like russian roulett to me.It's your body and YOUR decision do your own homework and don't flip a coin for your decision.that's just my opinion.the words you cant turn...
Good luck Mel,I knew you would make your decision.best of luck with your surgery and your back. Zach...
If you guys wouldnt mind me asking if any of you are retired? Just want to see what you do with your spare time.Thanks a million. Zach...
And you thought the KY was messy Zach...
Can anyone help me with this question?I'm on eligard and awaiting radiation.Is it better to just suffer with the hot flashes or take meds to lighten them?And also does the eligard drop your PSA and...