Haven't posted in a while but I've been lurking occasionally. I'd like to update you on my hubby's progress at the 3 month mark of surgery. The great news is PSA is 0.03. Thank God for that. It was...
My husband had robotic in December 09, and the cost was $52,000. That did include the biopsy, and 3 consults (one at $500). Luckily our insurance covered all except for $110.00 in copays so far....
Thanks for the words of encouragement. I know things will get better, just have to be patient. He doesn't leak overnight which is good. It's in the 20's but he has been getting out for walks. Now we...
My husband had the cath out today - didn't care for the experience much though. I think his anxiety made it worse than it was. The pathology report was good. The tumor was confined to the prostate...
Today he's feeling even better than yesterday. Appetite is definitely returning, as he had chicken soup today that my sister made. Also a chocolate chip cookie his sister baked. He had a BM the day...
The surgery was last Friday, and according to the doc, went well. The nerves were spared, and margins were clear, but stated that the path report needs to confirm it. Spent one night at the hospital...
Thanks for the tips re the suction cups for the shower, hand sanitizer and the pillow for the ride home (we live around 15 min. from the hospital). Ohiostate: The primary care doc found hardness in...
I didn't mean to make it sound like he's completely in the dark. He has read lots of material the uro gave us, so he's familiar with the surgery procedure as well as the possible side effects. He...
The date is fast approaching for hubby's surgery. He's been up and down emotionally, but overall doing well. I found Bill's narrative rather amusing - might have him read it afterward. Sounds like...
Thanks everyone for your best wishes. We know the recovery is not cakewalk, but it's better than the alternative (living w/pca). Goodlife - thanks for the good advice - we've been doing just that....
With much research and 3 doctors' opinions, my husband decided upon surgery on 12/11. He didn't even want to wait till after the holidays ( /community/emoticons/confused.gif ). We consulted with a...
Thanks Sephie for the link. I checked it out - a lot to absorb. My husband's main concern is to get rid of the cancer before it spreads. I'll let you all know how our second consult goes tomorrow. At...
Thanks everyone! We need encourgement now, as hubby is pissed off at the world. Hopefully, the anger phase will pass soon. We'll have the 2nd surg opinion on Monday, and we meet with a onco rad on...
Met with URO yesterday for consult. I taped the meeting since I knew we could never remember everything. He tested 10 cores, and 2 came back prositive, occupying 40%. It's left mid and apex; it was...
You're all amazing with your support. It's already helping me. It seems like some of you are wondering why he had the biopsy. I explained earlier that his DRE was suspicious, and was referred to a...
Wow - you're fast! Thank you all for your replies. T40- my husband had his annual physical (first time seeing this doc), and thought the prostate felt asymentrical, and recommended a urologist. The...
My husband just learned last Friday that his biopsy was positive. He's 60, in good health (just ran a 1/2 marathon), had no symptoms, and his PSA was 1.8. Needless to say, we were both shocked at the...