Time to trust your Doctors and spot the worrying. My stats are almost ID to yours and I am 99% dry and able to have a normal sex life. Also, I am a member of the "zero PSA club." The good folks here...
MVSER--This site has been a blessing to so many people, myself included. I too am thankful to the "veterans" that keep it going. Keep up the good work....
Good luck--Just remember to listen to your body and adjust as needed. Continue exercising as it is good for the mind and spirit. Mark...
Well said corvette man....
GTO, Too bad you injured yourself exercising. Getting in shape, prior to your surgery, is a great idea. It will speed your recovery and reduce your need to wear pads. Keep up the good work and keep...
It is common to second guess your decision. I did the exact same thing and it nearly drove me crazy. As my date approached, I knew that my it was time and hoped for the best. Having found this forum...
Just got my 3 month post-op. psa test results and am pleased to announce that it was zero. Hopefully I will have many more like this and retain my membership....
Glad to hear the good news. I go for my 3 mth. post op. check-up soon and hopefully will be a member of the zero club very soon....
Hope you have some hot nurses while you are in the hospital to take your mind off everything. That worked for me....
Keep fighting and do not give up. We are all pulling for you....
Could be caused by the cath....
Hang in there Dave and things will improve in time....
I started riding after 8 weeks and did not have any problems. I probably could have started sooner but try and take it easy at first....
Yes, exercise does the trick for me....
Stick with the pills. They are a lot cheaper and are mostly covered by insurance plans....
Great news Todd and you are an insperation to us all. Keep it up!...
Best of luck David and hope your health improves....
You may have BPH which is causing the PSA levels to rise....
That in my best guess is still a zero and nothing to worry about....
From my experience, I have found that a large or x-large pair of sleep pants work the best. I bought a cheap pair at Wal-Mart and was very comfy the 16 days my cath. was in. You can also wear a large...
That is a shame. Teaches us all the importance of regular check-ups....
Does anyone have brand of a pump that they can recommend? There are tons of them available. Thanks....
Great news Sephie. Hopefully when I have my PSA tested in Nov., my results will be the same. I am sure that the skill of the surgeon plays a big part in the recovery of the patient. Keep us updated....
Best wishes and stay in touch....
Save some space for me....
Hang in there and keep us updated....
I just recovered from an operation for Pca and am very pleased with the results. My stats are very similiar to yours and I am back to work after 5 1/2 weeks recovery. I opted for the longer recovery...
Good advice tatt2man. My cath is scheduled to be removed Aug 6 and my Dr. said not to perform Kegels prior to that as it may tire the muscle. But, once I am free of my bag, it is back to the...
Thanks everyone. Paul that reply was a classic and could be part of a future top 10 list....
I am sore but glad to be home. Some of the lessons I learned was to follow all the Drs. orders and do not be afraid to ask your loved ones for help. For example, if the medical team says take sort...
Thanks everyone for your wishes. Yes, I will share my experinces so others maybe encourged and learn from my experiences as I have learned from yours....
This is my first post and I want to thank all the members for their advice. I am scheduled for surgery on Wednesday and am at ease with my decision. Hopefully I can share my experience and offer...