David, I was treated at Moffitt in December of 2010. Dr. Pow Sang performed a robotic prostatectomy on Dec 16, I was home the next day. My recovery was quick with no complications. The entire staff,...
Wish you the best, I am sorry to hear you lost your dog. My Davinci was uneventful, an overnight stay and I was home before noon the next day. I'll bet yours goes as well. Ray...
My doc said no lifting of anything over 10 pounds for six weeks after returning to work. I returned to work three weeks after surgery. Ray...
Hi Bob, I think I'm pretty much in the same boat as you; I had the Davinci procedure on 12-16 -2010. I didn't have to wear a pad at night at all, but stilll "leak" ever so slightly whenever I lift,...
Hi Nor, I had the catheter removed after one week, returned to work after three weeks. I was told not to lift anything over ten pounds for six weeks. Leakage has been almost non-existant, I still...
I agree with everyone else, best to see your doctor....
Hi Everyone, I finally called Dr Pow Sang's nurse Monday 12-27-10 and let her know I was experiencing the fever. Within an hour someone form Moffitt returned my call; they phoned in a prescription of...
I'm thinking the same as your doctor said Ger42; that evervthing has been moved around and is trying to get back in its original position....
Flytyer2 I can say that I literally feel your pain! Have to maintain a sense of humor, right? Yes just to get throgh this and move on.......
Thanks James, That makes me feel a lot better about the fever. The other I dunno, I'm sure when something this radical happens to your body there are all kinds of secondary effects....
Hi All, The catheter came out, one less encumberance! It's nice to be able to take a shower without planning everything to include the catheter, and it's nice not to wake up in the middle of the...
Hello Everyone, Well I'm back! The procedure took about 3 1/2 hours, Dr. Powsang was very pleased with the results. The previous hernia surgery and the appendectomy did not interfere with their...
Hello everyone, Just a quick update, I've been seeing a nurse, she's had quite a bit of experience in post-op care. She a real godsend for me. She's going to stay with me the first few days after my...
Great idea on the bag with a hole in it califlostnspace! I have an old laptop case I was going to pitch; it would probably work great if I punch a hole in the bottom of it! I have a recliner I...
Hi RCS, Thanks for posting, it sounds like overall you've done very well. I had the hernia repair once, probably as a result of too easy a life and then trying to some actual work! I keeping my...
Thanks for the advice on the dog, Ger42, my brother is going to keep her for me. Steve that gives me an idea as to what to expect, Thanks! Ray...
Thanks for responding Pocketman, any input's appreciated. Good to be aware that you can tire suddenly. How much walking were you able to do before tiring? I've had several people tell me how...
I met with Dr. Pow Sang at Moffitt today, I'm scheduled to have the prostatectomy on Dec.16. He said I would do fine with either the prostatectomy or the seed implants, his only concern was that I've...
A few years ago I had the same. My doctor had an ultrasound (totally painless) done, it was (and still is) a cyst. My doc said I could have it removed or just left alone. It's still there and has...
Thanks Mr. Bill for the suggestions, especially the nightstand stuff, who needs a clock radio there anyway? Sephie, Thanks for the condolences, my wife and I were married 33 years (only marriage for...
Good idea on review the wardrobe for proper attire clocknut, I'll check it out. I had a catheter last September for a couple of days after ingual hernia surgery so I'm at least familiar with them....
Sunbird thanks for responding, I've got great neighbors, it sound like you have them too! I'm sure I can get help from them. My next door neighbor had Prostate surgery 5 years ago by the same doctor...
Thanks to all of you for your responses and kind words of encouragement! I sincerely appreciate them all. Thanks Les. I do have family that can help the first few days. Fairwind I'm 61 and in good...
Hi Everyone, I've been recently diagnosed with prostate cancer, I'm a Gleason 6, my PSA is 4.8. No symptoms of the cancer besides the elevated PSA and the resulting positive biopsy. At this point...