Postop, I am wondering that myself. I heard all the hype about the speedy recoveries from RRP. I'm now on day 13, still with a catheter and a belly that looks peppered with birdshot. All in all, I am...
Update: My doctor told me yesterday that he would like me to keep the catheter in for a week or so before attempting to take it out again. The extra time should alleviate the swelling and bleeding....
I'm recovering from RRP that was done about 10 days ago. In my pre-surgery research, I read that there would be 5 small incisions in my abdomen, the largest being above the belly button. This is...
Hi All, I can't fully explain how much your support means to us. We are feeling slightly overwhelmed by this. He is in such good shape otherwise....he runs and takes good care of himself. The doctor...
Hi All, I am writing on behalf of my husband. We are 9 days post RRP. He was doing ok but not great. They took the catheter out and he was fine for one day. The very next day he had quite a bit of...
Wow! So much to think about. Thank you everyone. We are happy with this doctor...he has great ratings and much experience, but of course we are getting second opnions. His PSA was not performed after...
Thanks...the doctor told us we needed to make the decision...because his Gleason is borderline. Leaving the nerves would make quality of life better....but is it worth taking that risk....and you are...
Hi All, We are new to the site and have a very new diagnosis. My husband is 46 years old My husband found out he has prostate cancer 12/17/09 First ever PSA taken was 5.7 in 9/29 Second PSA taken was...