I forgot, journal everything about this trip....including meds/drs/appts/etc It will help later. Livestrong site has one for free--just pay shipping!...
Alicomp, I posted it somewhere here, but here are things I remember: -get an extra leg bag for the catheter from the hospital (in case of a leak) -do the kegal exercises -get extra surgical tape-use...
Early Bird, Hopefully things have settled down a bit for you. Things do tend to spiral after being diagnosed and I for one searched for information until it consumed me. You have time to research and...
Check on the WEB for a Doctor named Patel working in Celebration, FL. He originally was at Ohio State and is considered one (if not the one) that is an expert on robotic surgery. Find a Dr your...
Ok, so here's the latest: Testosterone level (protein bound) has dropped to 140. Dr isn't happy but going on gel to get it back up to at least 280. He said it is most likely caused from the removal...
Scott, Take your time and meet with each Dr for each possible procedure. My initial urologist couldn't wait to get me in the following week and cut me open. He attempted to scare me (and wife) into...
Arnie, Great news for you and your 1 year anniversary! My libido is shot but I do have the random erections. I also use Cialis as the Viagra made me dizzy. Sounds like the same symptoms regarding...
Hey All! It's been a while since I've posted....and am 3 years free of PSA detection (long live DaVinci Robotic surgery). I have been noticing however, and my Dr has confirm through tests that my...
Christy, Doc had me on Viagra the day the catheter came out. I found it to make me quite sick though, so now I am on Cealis (sp?). I also used a pump initially for the first 3-4 months to help get...
Bob, I had some blood in my urine initially. It should diminish as the days past. I found that I leaked if I tried any pressure (bowel movement) or moved around a lot. It is very important that you...
Winter Park Urology in Winter Park Florida is who I used. Dr. Patel.....he ROCKS!! His bedside manner is professional and caring. He took the time to meet with us as much as we needed before the...
John Hopkins reported that the cancer was in the right quadrant of the prostate.........
Hey All! Don't give up! I firmly believe that preparing yourself, doing the kegals prior to surgery, and keeping a positive/open mind will get you through this! If you are new to this, I suggest...
CaliforniaCA, Welcome to the best site for information and support!! The questions, thoughts, fears, and anger are shared by many. Don't hesitate to post and ask. I was 42 when I was diagnosed. It...
Thanks for your help guys! I do watch how much I drink at night....no liquids after 7pm! I did have a beer that evening around 6. I have had alcohol later and 2 or 3 classes of wine...but no issues....
Hey all! It's been almost a year since my DaVinci and I've stayed dry except for the minor dribble from being too tired. Last night though I woke to find myself soaked. I usually go before going to...
Hi All, Just an update....had DaVinci on 6/26. My psa just before the surgery had jumped to 10.1 After surgery, the Dr. said they initially didn't find anything so they sent it to John Hopkins...
Kat, I hope all went well!! Give yourselves time to heal and relax! Aaron PSA 10.1 Gleason 6 2-cores positive DaVinci on 6/26 and healing...
Michael, Things are going fairly well. I did notice blood in my urine yesterday (pink pee!) and the Dr. said I was over doing it. I explained to him that I haven't lifted anything...and he said that...
GREAT NEWS ON THE CATHETER FRONT!! I had the catheter removed today at 3:30pm and am still on the first pad at 9:30pm! All I can say is kegal, kegal, and more kegal before going in. Of course, we'll...
So here it is Friday, 4 days after surgery. The doctor called and said he had bittersweet news. To bring you up to date: biopsy in Feb found to cores positive, assigned a 3+3 gleason with a 3.6 psa....
Here it is Wednesday! I got home yesterday afternoon after 1 night in the hospital. The cath is a pain /community/emoticons/mad.gif but using neosporin around the tip helps alot. I wasn't real sure...
Michael, I am 7 days out from surgery. My emotions are running rampant and there are times I don't want to do it at all. It's funny as you don't feel sick. When I ripped my meniscus in my knee....I...
Hey All, Found out my new PSA level on Friday morning......10.0!!! It raised, no skyrocketed, from 3.2 at biopsy in February. I want this stuff out! Having robotic surgery on the 26th of June...
Hey All, Patiently waiting for my robotic surgery! /community/emoticons/smile.gif My fiancee is giving me a little grief....wants another psa done to see if it's dropped /community/emoticons/sad.gif...
Swimom, How's the surgery been so far? Anything suggestions that may help? Thanks! arb...
Great information! So here it is April 25th and I'm going to bank some sperm for the possibility of a future child. Have decided to undergo the DaVinci robotic here in Florida. Surgeon has done 225...
Hey all! I'm 41 and diagnosed with a 3+3 gleason and a 3.8 psa. Had the biopsy and 2 of the 12 pulls showed abnormalities. Ok, so it's cancer. Been researching everying and will most likely do the...