Hi and Welcome, Allen. I can't help with recommendations of other Urologists, but fwiw I've been a patient of Dr. Delworth's for over four years - from DRE to biopsy, robotic surgery thru after care....
I thought I was just about dry at the six month mark, so I checked my notes to the doctor regarding my six month visit. I "clipped" the portion regarding incontinence: "Incontinence Now use one pad...
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Definately not a "quiet" place, but I enjoy target shooting at the range. Concentrating on all the elements of shooting; grip, stance, trigger press, breathing, follow through etc. doesn't leave much...
Well congratulations, tony! Great news! I'm at 3 1/2 years out so I can imagine how good the five year mark feels. All the best...
I'm at about 3+ years after surgery. Frankly, for me, continence is back to feeling as it did before surgery. No conscious effort needed. The process took a little time; pads, no pads but a rare...
Hey Pratoman, I don't post much anymore but thought my info might be helpful. For a little perspective my cath was in about ten days. I did both biofeedback and daily kegels. When it was removed the...
Just a few stray thoughts about Vietnam: While in the hospital recovering from the robot (that so far has kept my PCa at bay) I overheard two nurses talking about another patient and the scarring he...
Wow, eight years? A big time congrats Allan. I'm very happy for you, and thanks for giving me (and others here I'm sure) an example of those who remain "undetectable" for that long. Made my day!...
To add one more thought, this forum has really been extremely valuable to me. Thanks to the "regulars" who greet us, help with answers to common questions (that they probably hear endlessly) and just...
And the results are in... another "undetectable"! Man oh man that's a load off my chest....
Thanks all. And so I sit wondering if the odds are more in my favor or less after time passes... Knowing full well it is what it is, and the mental gymnastics do nothing but keep the topic on my...
Blood draw for PSA yesterday, 8/5. If it comes back undetectable this will be my 2nd anniversary! So the wait begins... And for the record (and those who have recently had surgery) it took right at...
The doctor thought you were "sub normal"? Well, I guess I was too. I can't speak to the issue of "a lot of people here walk out of the DaVinci surgery completely continent", but that was never my...
Gleason 6 from biopsy and 7 (3+4) post-op. Latest PSA was last month, still undetectable....
A big Congrats, cmetalman. I still remember reading about your surgery, it was about a month after mine. Glad to hear you're doing well....
Startech, Ya, a little empathy would go a long way. Someone should talk to the doc about his staff, glad you're going to. More importantly CONGRATS! And if it's OK I'm done savin' your seat at the...
Startech - well said. And sure I'll keep your seat warm, just let someone try to take it! :smilewinkgrin: Looking forward to seeing another zero from you. Funny you should mention being prepared for...
Thanks Steve and overthepond and Rivergirl. Sometimes I hesitate to post results but then I think it may be nice for those with more recent surgery to see that things can work out well. It's also...
Woo Hoo! Got the news yesterday. Still undetectable at 14 mos. after surgery. I see the Uro later this month. Hopefully I'll get to go 6 mos. before the next test (he had me at 4 months interval due...
Outstanding!...
Blood draw this week, then the dreaded "wait"....
An, a big congrats to you both! I can certainly relate to the anxiety of waiting. Just received my letter from the Uro two days ago that it's time for my next test, now 14 months since surgery (3...
Well thank you. Great to hear your husband is doing so well! Here's to years and years of continued Zeros....
One really nice thing about the catheter, other than the obvious... It feels SO GOOD when it's finally out! Glad to hear you're on the other side....
Thanks, hawk - one year too, huh? Much nicer on this side than the other, isn't it. Congrats right back at ya. I think Cmetalman is about the same "age" too....
Not a problem cmetalman, my wife did; a nice dinner and a lovely "gift" :smilewinkgrin:...
The responses to this thread are a great example of why I continue to come here; don't post much but visit often. Thanks everyone for the comments and good wishes....
Yup, my one year anniversary since surgery. I posted for several reasons: 1. To thank all the folks here again for their support, the information and resources they provide. 2. To let the new folks,...
HCV - Just to compare, immediately after the cath came out I was using 7 pads per day and at least one per night. At 11 weeks I was at 2 pads per day and one per night. And I plateaued there for...
I recall having the same sensation shortly after my catheter was removed. In my case it was bladder spasms - doc suggested vesicare and it helped almost immediately. Still great to get the catheter...
"Hey, it's me, Dave, lemmee in, I got the stuff!" :scool: Can't say I'm surprised he chose herb as a cure. Not sure if it'll work, but will probably make him feel better about the situation......
Outstanding! Here's to many more!...
Good luck compiler and BB_Fan. Just had blood drawn for my 10 month appt. (went at 3 mos., 3 mos. and now 4 mo.). And unlike you guys, I don't even get a vacation out of the deal. But I'll be more...
Born in Chicago and of Irish descent. My brother and I refer to each other as "micks"....
A hearing test I had about 2 years ago showed hearing loss primarily in the higher frequencies. Hearing aids corrected that condition, but as an added benefit they also reduce the noise level of...
Here's mine; six months on "the other side" and still riding high from the last undetectable!...
Outstanding news! A big Congrats!...
Congrats, KRM and wampuscat! Here's to a lifetime of zeros!...
Welcome, Jeff and hang in there. We can all relate to the "wait". (Hey, that rhymes!). We'll keep a bar stool dusted off for you....
Way to go, gams! Congrats!...
I think I held off until me 3 mo. checkup, at the advice of my Uro. First day strength training made me pretty sore, second day was even worse (as it always is when I dog it and don't go to the gym...
Outstanding, Explorer! A warm welcome to the club. Best wishes for many, many more....
Interesting question. During a recent visit to my Uro I mentioned that I was glad the latest PSA test was undetectable, but that I was prepared for radiation when it (the PSA) started to rise. To...
Thanks, all. Congrats Ed C. And compiler, thoughts and prayers your way....
Feels great to have it out, huh. :yeah:...
Six months mark after surgery. Just got the results back and am still undetectable. Man, it's still a roller coaster for each PSA test. Uro moved me from every three months test to every four,...
I had a colonoscopy December 2011, about 5 months after my surgery. I asked my URO, he was fine with it, and I reminded my Gastroenterologist before the procedure was scheduled. I've had several...
Congrats, clocknut - love to hear about "undetectables"....
Congrats Ricky and HD_Rider! Nothing like an "undetectable" to give you that big sigh of relief. My six month comes up in February - hope I can join ya....