Welcome Waallen, and sorry you’re here. I mostly lurk these days, but felt compelled to join in the fray. To give you an entirely different outcome than golfnooch, read on. I was 49 when I had open...
Welcome to HW Martin. I lurk more than I post these days, but here’s my $.02 worth … My Uro did only open, and had LOTS of experience. His partners did robotic, but since I liked and trusted my guy I...
I just posted on the “Alternative to the Aerobics Workout Challenge” thread, since Sunday will be a day of R&R (actually football and junk food). I’m not gonna post a daily or even weekly itinerary...
I’m a gym/workout rat (even though I haven’t posted on the *other* thread). This weekend however, like Tudpock, I’ll be spending a minimum of 8 hours a day, both Saturday and Sunday, watching...
Guys being guys ... we worry about these things. I didn't measure before or after my open RP, but darned if I can see a difference. Maybe my wife would disagree. :blush: Jeff...
Happy Holidays to all HW members. You have no idea how much you all (and this site) have meant to me over the past 4 months. Your knowledge and encouragement have been invaluable Jeff...
I just had my annual physical yesterday, and the only lab result that was outta whack was my WBC, at 3.3. My doc said it was nothing to worry about, and that there could be a variety of reasons,...
Happy Birthday and congrats! Jeff...
So if you are inclined to attempt a self administered DRE, don't. Sorry. That just popped into my head and I thought it was funny....
I'm cured until my PSA and Dr tell me otherwise. Life is waaaaay too short to worry about what may be around the corner. That said, I'm quite sure I'll have anxiety immediately prior to my PSAs....
Welcome Tom. I was a gleason 6, negative margins, blah, blah, blah ... so I don't have any words of wisdom, other than ... This site is home to a LOT of really smart folks who will answer any and all...
I wandered into this thread expecting a funny "I've had a bazillion DREs over the past few years, having a TSA flunky fondle my junk is no big deal" thread. I'm leaving disappointed. ;-)...
Congrats! Keep 'em coming....
This may be the best piece of advice you'll receive. My 2 cents, and worth every penny....
Welcome, and sorry to see you here. You'll find this site (and the members) to be a wealth of information. I don't know what I'd have done without this place....
That, my friend, is an awesome metaphor. I'm going to use it if you don't mind, and of course will give credit to "some guy on the internet". :blush:...
I’m doing well too Pocketman, but I find the almost dismissive attitude about PCa highly irritating. The cancer may be gone, but the lifestyle changes it has forced goes on and on for many of our...
I had the same feelings, and they DID gradually dissipate....
8.5 years for me Bob. You have a cran/pom, I'll have coffee. I'm still buying for the rest of the club! Jeff...
I guess that's us Patches. I'll gladly pony up. :smilewinkgrin: Congrats!...
My 6 week post-op PSA is ... *drum roll* < .01 Thank you all sooooo much for being here and for being so darned knowledgeable....
The day I was discharged after open RP (9/23), the kindly orderly taped my catheter tubing directly to my upper thigh. I was shaved from belly to groin, so the tape went right over the hair on my...
Congrats Vam, With any luck, I'll join you on 11/8....
I guess I'm one of the luck ones too. Open RP 9/23, catheter removed 10/1. I wore pads for a few days, and an adult diaper for a few nights, but I haven't had as much as drop 1. *shrugging shoulders*...
Ain't that the truth. :cry: Jeff...
Great news. Thanks for sharing. Jeff...
One word: Awesome. Welcome back. Jeff...
Being a recent open RP graduate, I'd suggest loose sweats/jammer pants. As far as underwear suggestions, I've been commando since my discharge 9/25 ... with no complaints. Cath is scheduled to come...
Spartan, I had open RP on the same day. I too find the catheter irritating. On the advice of my Uro, I'm applying bacitracin ointment at the tip of my wille. Cath is scheduled to come out Fri. Good...
I read it here too, and having had my first BM post surgery today, I would have freaked if I hadn't known about it. This site is a wealth of information (and, they invite you to parties without even...
Thanks everyone for the well wishes and words of encouragement. I wandered around the house while my wife was at work (not comfortable attempting the steps leading to the great outdoors), then we...
Me and my prostate were getting along just fine too, then it decided to get balky on me, so I went all RP on it. ;-) Seriously, welcome, and sorry you're here. Only you can decide the best course of...
Paul1959, I've got tears running down my face I'm laughing so hard. Sounds like quite a gathering....
Hi All, The big day has come and gone. As indicated in my sig, the surgery went well and the path report is good. I could have been discharged Fri, but I had continuing bladder spasms that we...
David, I've read many posts on HW in my short time here, and you are an inspiration to me. I'm having RP on 9/23, and if I can be half as upbeat/brave/tough as you, I know it'll all be fine. I'll be...
I was trying to be funny (and failing obviously). You see, I'm a newbie here and ... nevermind ... Jeff...
Oh man ... did I p*ss someone off already? :wink:...
Thanks for the invite, but 2 days post RP means I prolly won't make it. Jeff (one of many apparently)...
That is so awesome. I've already played the "but honey, I have cancer" card. Now I'll add the GFMPH to my arsenal. There just may be a bright side to this after all....
I've seen multiple references to GFMPH on this site. What is it? Or do I need to know the secret handshake and such first? ...
I guess "happy endings" are relative. I'm pretty new at this, but I suspect once you get a dx like this, your life changes. Period. I think this site will be helpful -- and thank you all for being...
I'd even pay the restocking fee! Thanks everyone. I'll be lurking till D-Day, then I'll give an update when possible....
BillArb, Awesome attitude! I'll be thinking of you. I'm a little over a week behind you (surgery-wise). Good luck....
I posted my first panicky entry a few weeks back, then lurked, then read, and read, and read some more. I can’t decide if knowledge is power, or ignorance is bliss … I’ve got a disease that may or...
I'm thrilled I found out about this before surgery. ;-) Leaving now ... Jeff...
I'm a loooooong ways away, but I hope I can join at some point....
Good luck, whatever you decide. My wife and I decided early on that we were going to try our best not to second guess any of our decisions. You make what you think is the best decision given the...
I think what's thrown me for such a loop is that is came as a total shock. FP Dr: "Hmm, your PSA is rising, let's check it in 6 months. I'm sure it's nothing." FP Dr: "Hmm, still rising. I'll get you...
Wow - 3 replies shortly after I posted. Somehow I stumbled into the right site. Thanks for the replies and support guys. Jeff...
Age: 48 (almost 49) PSA: 5.3 now, was 2.something 18 months ago. Brother with PCa, 18 months post Da Vinci is doing well. Biopsy several weeks ago. 14 samples, 5 positive, Gleason 3+3 Open...