Yesterday was a great relief as I found out my PSA was undetectable one year after my DaVinci Surgery. /community/emoticons/smile.gif I am hopeful for many happy returns. Bill...
This is worth reading. http://www.healthzone.ca/health/yourhealth/men'shealth/article/864233--surgery-for-prostate-cancer-is-becoming-less-disruptive Regards, Bill...
Wow David. I have been AWOL for quite awhile and just updated myself on your journey. I was sad to hear that it is still ongoing. Hopefully there is a solution that will get you back to some kind of...
Hey David, Good on you for remaining focused and for perserverance throughout your medical ordeal. You have the unfortunate task of putting up with problems that few of of expected or knew about and...
Thank you to everyone who replied. I feel privileged to have a membership in the zero club as there are so many who are having difficulties, but it must be reported so that others who are earlier on...
Well, I was most pleased to get the result after 6 months post op. The reading was < 0.04 or undetectable. I guess my membership in the zero club is still intact. Keep well, Regards, Bill...
Dear David, It has been a bit since I have posted as I have been training for work as a Hospice Volunteer so I missed your post until this morning. It was great to come back to the forum and see your...
Hi Zimmer, Glad to hear that you are back home and doing so well. Getting used to the catheter will become quite routine after a day or so. When I was in London, they gave me an extra leg and...
We got married on the 13th and it was a Friday to boot so I hope that it is a lucky day for you David, as it has always been for us. As usual, my thoughts are with you and I wish you a successful...
Hi David, I am very sorry to hear that your bladder neck problem is not resolved. It is easy for me to say 'hang in there' as well as other remarks, but I would rather say that I am thinking of you...
Thanks to everyone who replied. It is indeed a good feeling to receive this news. The snow that we had three weeks ago, two and a half feet on the ground, has all disappeared with the January thaw...
Well David, I feel somewhat guilty posting my good news after I read about you continuing trials. I certainly wish you all the best over the next little while and hopefully when this is all behind...
I travelled to London Ontario yesterday, nervously awaiting the result of my first post-op PSA test. Dr. Pautler informed me that the PSA was undetectable at 0.04 and that it was exactly what he...
I had Robotic surgery at St. Joseph's in London in September 2009, but by Dr. Pautler. The whole experience there was first class. Nothing but good things to say about it. I now have full bladder...
Hi David, I am pleased to hear that you are back home and now the recovery can begin. Rest and take it easy..... Regards, Bill...
Hi David, I am writing this as you are going into surgery and I wish you all the best on the procedure. Hopefully you will have a speedy recovery and a return to continence. We are all rooting for...
Wishing all the best luck with your upcoming procedure David. I hoep it all goes the way you want it to and that you can look forward to healing quickly. Keep well, Regards, Bill...
Hey Mike, Good luck on the upcoming PSA result and keep you chin up on the incontinence. Regards, Bill...
Well, it would seem that the weather may be the problem here but in Canada, we have to put up with winter and the cold. It will go down to -20C tonight and a high tomorrow of -9C. Brrrrrr. Looks like...
:mad: It would appear that for some reason, I am experiencing leaks again. LFPF is on hold for a bit. I am not sure if it is the colder weather, currently -9C for the daily high, or just a blip on...
I have used accupuncture in the past for tennis elbow and headaches with success. Hope you have a positive result. Regards, Bill...
Thank you to everyone for your words of encouragement. The next hurdle is coming and I will let you all know what happens on the 25th. Keep well, Regards, Bill...
Well, I made a pact with myself when my catheter was removed on October 14th of 09 that I would be leak free and pad free by January 1st, 2010. I made it! It is so nice to not feel dependent. It was...
Hi David, Sometimes all this medical stuff can become all consuming and other things take a back seat to it. I try and look at all the other aspects of life and do my best to sample as many of these...
The message is crystal clear to me. Despite all the trials and tribulations, the many and varied outcomes, and the enduring mental and physical battles we fought, there remains one primary result...
Hey Sonny, Wishing you and yours the compliments of the season and a happy new year. Keep well, Regards, Bill...
Hi David, Wishing you and yours the compliments of the season and a healthy and happy new year. Keep well, Bill...
Welcome. I had RALP on 09/29/09 and have come through it very well. See my stats below. I am now 99% continent and am using one pad per day for safety. ED remains a chalenge. My decision was made to...
I retired on halloween, one year ago and thoroughly enjoy every minute of it. I can't figure out how I had time to go to work. Building a model ship out of wood keeps me off the streets, and reading...
I too have experienced varying amounts of leakage at different times. It got better in a hurry after surgery and reached a plateau at about the 8th week. Then I noticed that I was needing to urinate...
Hi Mel, At ten weeks post op, I still leak a bit now and then. Filling the kettle does it every time and passing wind also gets a leak going. I guess this will improve with time. The cold weather...
There are no silly questions in my opinion when you are dealing with a serious health issue. I see room for advice, encouragement and humour on this forum as most of us do. Regards, Bill...
Hi Mel, My advice is to listen carefully to each of these professionals and take notes or use a small hand held recorder to record the comments as after a few meetings, you will not remember it all...
I am so very sorry for your loss. Somehow it doesn't seem fair. Wishing you much comfort going forward... Regards, Bill...
Hey David, Wow! I am truly sorry that you had to endure that much pain today. I can't imagine how that must have felt. Hopefully you are settling down this evening and by tomorrow it will be a much...
Well, it all seems like it was quite awhile ago. I have forgotten the unpleasent parts and have focused on recovery for the last 9 weeks. I still snicker every time I think of nurse Kong and the...
You described the exact feelings I had at that stage and it is quite normal to feel that way. Keep your chin up and remember that we are all here to walk by your side through this thing. Keep well,...
Hi Bedelia, Good luck to both of you on the upcoming surgery. Remember, it doesn't hurt to maintain a sense of humour throughout the process. Makes it all seem a little less of a worry. Keep well,...
Welcome to the other side. I hope that your recovery is speedy. You can now begin the healing process with all of us at your side. Regards, Bill...
A friend of mine uses a similar expression to yours. He says. "Every day above ground is a bonus". Keep up the positive frame of mind and keep well, Regards, Bill...
Hey David, Just like the surgery, you need time to heal from the radiation therapy. Take it a day at a time and keep talking to us. We are here to get you through this as well. Regards, Bill...
Good luck in your recovery MIZRAV. Regards, Bill...
This is an interesting article and covers many of the issues we discuss on this forum. Read article here.... Keep well, Regards, Bill...
Well said David. Regards, Bill...
Hello David, Well, I most heartily congratulate you on sticking with the program and getting through what I can only imagine to be a very rough ride. Thanks you so much for keeping us all,informed of...
Good morning David, I hope that todays session goes smoothly and that you return with chin up. Good luck and congrats on getting through #39. Regards, Bill...
Well David, you have endured another day at the clinic and a not to nice one at that. Good on you for hanging tough during the treatment. It takes real guts to do so. Now, hopefully, you can relax...
When visiting this site, you can sign up for a daily mailing by email of the events of the day regarding PCa. I get an email every morning. Regards, Bill...
Sheldon, The link does not appear to work, but if you google: Larry Goldenberg Vancouver General Hospital Prostate Center It takes you to a page about him. Regards, Bill...
Hey David, Wow, two to go. And a bonus, a day off between them to eat some turkey. I wish you a very Happy Thanksgiving and hope that you enjoy the holiday. You have benefited by posting your daily...