Like other brothers on here have said it will get better with time. I was the same mornings were fine and afternoons I would soak a pad. I was wearing a pad to bed until about two weeks ago more out...
Congratulations!!!!!!!!...
I had my da Vinci 1/29 and like everyone on here says walk drink rest and repeat. Once the cath comes out you will start the process of the "new normal". Remember to be patient with the urine...
Welcome to the other side! Remember to have him walk as much as possible. The stomach bloating will go down. Wishing you a great pathology report....
Where are you cruising to that you don't need a passport?...
Welcome to the other side Mack! Walk, nap and walk some more. Just keep in mind that you just had major surgery and don't worry about how fatigued you get. Happy Easter and God bless....
Since my surgery 1/29 I have had a horse voice. Has anyone else had this issue? Wondering if I will ever fully get my voice back.......
Ken checking in to wish you the best with your upcoming blood draw....
Well wishes for a speedy recovery Mac. I had my RALP done on 1/29 of this year. So far no problems and I am getting better everyday with the ED and incontinence. Like Hal said surgery day is some...
Hi Bok. You and I are about on the same path. I am 40 and had my robotic surgery on 1/29. I am 5 weeks out now without the cath and I am getting better. Mostly now is dribble mostly towards the end...
Hey Mel I am thinking positive thoughts for you....
Checking in with a 0 today. First PSA/doctor visit post surgery....
My first post opp PSA is this week.....yikes!...
Congrats halbert! I would love a coors light but I am still in the leaking drip stage lol. My first PSA post surgery is Friday 😦😦😦...
Good luck with your treatment!...
Take your break but before you do I want to personally thank you for all the helpful advice....
I had robotic surgery 1/29/16 and have recovered meaning no more pain from the actual surgery. I started back to work 10 days after part time and worked my way back to full time this week. I believed...
I am far from an expert but a 6 seems a little early to be sent off for surgery or radiation. Seems AS would be your course of treatment at the moment. Like JFL said get a second opinion on the bx....
Congrats Jerry!!!...
I had non Hodgkin's lymphoma when I was 18 so starting at age 40 my oncologist started having my PCP do the screening a 50 year old would have. Had a colonoscopy 3 weeks before my 40th bday. Clean as...
Pete I got my cath out on 2-6 and I am having the same issues. Very frustrating to be honest. I come home from work dejected that I can't hold it and drip it seems like all day. I know I need to be...
Great story! Wishing you success on that 10 year test!...
Day 15 post opp. I went back to work part time last week. I work in a auto glass warehouse so there wasn't a bunch I could do but paperwork and pull some smaller parts. Going back full time starting...
So far so good then on that part then. Thank you!...
Question for everyone. What exactly are the SEs with viagra you guys are talking about? My doc has just started me on 60mg three times a week regiment. I just started on Friday. Haven't tried to have...
Congrats on the zero!...
I am a newish member here but wanted to congratulate you on a great result....
I tried the pads today and don't think I am ready for those. I don't have the confidence yet for something that's not snug yet. Probably need tighter underwear for those so I will stick to the briefs...
Thanks guys. I just find the depends briefs incredibly uncomfortable when I am up and walking around and when I am trying to sleep it's like a oven is on in my shorts. I have been able to make it to...
I am one day without cath and obviously having some leaking issues. I was wondering what most of my brothers on here used pads or depends. I am using the depends or diapers as I call them and...
40 here...
I am on board with what halbert is saying. I was only doing the PC screenings on recommendation from my oncologist. If he hadn't recommended me start my screenings at 40 I would have never known....
I was diagnosed one month after my 40th birthday. I am obviously a huge advocate for men getting checked early. Also had my first colonoscopy at 39. IMO it's no longer a "old guys" disease....
Day 7 post opp. Got the cath out today and WOW! Nurse tugged and said wow that's a long one and I know she wasn't talking about penis lol. I guess now is when I will have to start getting adjusted to...
I am going through this with my friends now. They all say the same thing. I am not letting a dr stick their finger up my ass. I tell them I am 40 and have PC. I tell them I am glad I didn't wait...
Sorry Ace for your troubles. We are all here to give you support....
Yes cyclone I am definitely glad I became an active member. The support is unbelievable. I plan on being here helping out anyway I can....
Day 5 post opp. Today was a great day! Had my first bowl movement since the operation and I got my pathology report back saying all is clear. Gleason stayed at 7 (3+4). I will get more of the numbers...
Day 3 post opp. I slept pretty good last night. Adjusting to life in a recliner I guess. Got my drain tube pulled today. Weirdest feeling I have felt but I am sure the cath being pulled will be much...
Hoping for great results for you Todd....
Wanted to check in with well wishes for the upcoming test....
Day 2 post operation. Today was a good day. Walked on and off for about 1.5 hours. Surprised how tired I get after walking for 30 min. Took a couple of naps. Had kind of bowel movement. More of squat...
Day 1 after surgery was to be expected I guess. Went home around 5 pm. My hospital stay wasn't the greatest I don't think. Surgery team was awesome but the care staff in my room was less then par....
Just reporting I made it out the other side. Sleepy and sore....
Just about 10 hours before surgery. I am surprisingly pretty calm thanks to you guys. I am sure I will be freaking out in the morning but right now I am ok. Mom flew into town to be here so that is...
Thanks for the tips Big Mac. I am a very sarcastic person so I am sure I will go the same route as you did before I head into the OR. I guess I have the easy part I will be in la la land. My wife,...
Little more than 2 days before the surgery. Anxiety is really starting to kick in. Mostly at night. To busy at work trying to make sure stuff is done before my "vacation". Got some Ativan from the...
I am in Medford, Or. My doctor has 1200 surgeries 300 of those using RALP....
Thank you for guiding me to your story. I read every post and now have a pretty clear idea what's in store for me in a few days and upcoming months. I like you will continue to share my story. I...
Thank you halbert and everyone for the helpful tips. See the doc and the pre opp folks tomorrow. Getting anxious for the procedure on Friday. Thinking I might ask for some meds to help me through the...