Wow Ed - you've got me drooling! You are very very talented - I have bookmarked your site to follow when I want an escape from the daily stuff. I have tried over the years to attain a smidge of the...
Todd, Thank you for the link to your blog Brother - you live in a spectacularly beautiful area. I was feeling a bit melancholy "Is that all there is?" but your comments showed me that that there is...
Just a quick thanks for all for the humor this morning. You got me to thinking... Following a poke with BiMix, and a quick bit O encouragement from a vacuum pump, I can present a rather rigid...
Hey, This is truly an auspicious occasion! You are an encourager and blessing to so many. This good news is extra special – keep up the good work. Steve ...
This is wonderful! I read most of your posts and pray the you are able to get the care you need and manage the pain. As you would post about this struggle with red tape I've often wondered how I...
There are some very strong personal opinions out here... Some guys do not have the option of surgery... I feel very blessed, and that I had access to as many consultations as I wanted. It was a...
Best said - this is a very helpful thread!...
Mazel tov!...
Congratulations on the milestone... may the monster stay far away. Mazel tov!...
Wessy, I have repeatedly tried TriMix and the pain/ache was just not worth it. Also the results seemed very inconsistent. Mentioned the ache to my Uro and he prescribed BiMix. Because of my reaction...
Strongly suggest the huggs and kisses. Hold hands when you go out. You are in this together. Be there at the doctors appointments - ask the questions he won't. Most guys don't want sympathy, just...
Depends on your circumstances and how much you want people to know... and what your job involves. I do not have to do any lifting. I had my surgery on Thursday afternoon and was back to work on...
goodhealth2u : Welcome to one of the best non medical sources of information for life with prostate cancer. We come at this disease with diferent experiences and many points of view. You will find...
ZUFUS, Followed you lead and located Dr Kwon's Youtube (well at least 8 min) comments. This is fascinating stuff and IMHO carries much promise. Here is the...
I absolutely agree w 142! My employer & coworkers do not know - nothing good can come of it. My wife knew from min one... Also told my adult daughters, close family and friends at church. It is...
Thank you for posting this link for Dr. Walsh, it has been some time since I last watched and I so grateful each time I do. He has certainly benefited so many by his work... as my Yuro was giving me...
Hi my wife recently completed two years of daily Forteo therapy Dialy injectable. Followed by two annual Reclast infusions. It is an expensive drug but with good insurance it was easy Keep getting...
Prior to my PC diagnosis I was regularly donating platelets... It has been 16 months since RP and continuous membership in the zero club. Does any one know what the criteria is for the Red Cross, et...
Finnman, The internet can be very scary and confusing place. My uro told me to stay away from it until I really understood the disease. After by biopsy, my uro gave me an excellent book and many of...
Dear Clocknut, Just want to thank you sharing that message, it is beautiful and warmed my heart. Good stuff!...
Some days the depression just envelops me like thick fog ... I woullld like to talk with someone, but I am uncomfortable with "depression" appearing on my medical records. I have so many good things...
Hello Bluebird, This is a big decision for the both of you, your husband is fortunate to have you by his side. There is a lot of information to absorb and we're glad to see that you already have Dr...
Encore! Encore! Thank you for the hope. /community/emoticons/turn.gif ...
John 16:33 Glad you found this great resource, there is a lot of real experience here. Your asked about surgeons in the DFW area... As you have likely learned yourself, there are so many. I began my...
David, Thank you for preparing the survey of Dr. Walsh's updated classic. I have notes galore in my old one, and like others the book was given to me by my uro. Have kept up on your posts & the last...
Comment one: My Internist saved my life by doing regular PSA screenings. He is affiliated with a very large hospital corporation here on Dallas. From where he sits, the lack of emphasis on PSA...
Jerry, Thank you for the link to Dr. Kwans presentation - this is fascinating stuff....
David, Thanks for the honest remarks, I echo your thoughts about the negative posts that appear here - they certainly do not help. Personally, I have blocked many of the negative threads. I find them...
Joke Friday... is it permissible to post a Link? Crankshaft April 4, 2012 My favorite curmudgeon: http://www.chron.com/entertainment/comics-games/comic/Crankshaft/20966/2012-04-04.php :turn:...
A Lot of? Just a note to say for your comment: Work fast to get through would have, could have, should and why me... There is much wisdom in that statement and it should be applied to life in...
Just wanted to included a positive note and share some great progress: My daughter is 34... Beginning in high school she became troubled somewhat by IBS and it continued in a "mild" (it is relative)...
My wife and I made the decision together No regrets... I wanted that mass out of my body. The thought of walking around knowing it was there... no thanks. Think of it as a head start to winning the...
David, I have been following your journey from a distance. Admire your attitude and the good example you've set. Appreciate that your Oncologist will spend an hour with you, seems like that type of...
Thank you! Thank you for the encouragement!...
“The lens of fear magnifies the size of uncertainty.” Charles R. Swindoll ...
Congratulations on having the surgery and cath removal. I am six months ahead of you. Be careful about pushing the gym. You have more stitches inside that you may be aware of - especially where your...
Hey Fulltlt, Thank you for posting the link... I found it very interesting, especially the portion following the PC discussion. I have forwarded this on to several friends to get their attention...
Cepas, Good news - you had a successful surgery and you feel great! Bad news, if you rush the recovery and do some damage, you're in misery and your recovery is delayed. But remember this was major...
Hello Bikerider, I feel that I need to jump in here and share what I have learned since surgery in July. For the most part, during the day, I am experiencing only some stress leaks, but just enough...
I am seriously considering Tri-Mix, and somewhat embarrassed to say that I'm a bit squeamish about doing the injections. Can anyone recommend an auto injector? I am five months post surgery, taking...
Hmmm Will this be an open surgery or DaVinci?...
Tom, I had the fusion because the disk between L4 & L5 slipped out and down pinching the nerve. Got to a point that I could not walk or put on my own socks. When they removed the disk and did the...
Dave, For the benefit of the rest of us newer members, have you been able to compare the results of the prescription drug with the product that you get from India? Thanks...
Mark, Not hindered at all. I took on a 12 month + remodeling project on my daughter's home, no limitations, nothing I couldn't do, including heavy lifting. Important to note that my spinal surgery...
Hello Mark, You are not alone, seems like this brotherhood has a great breadth of experience and encouragement to share. I had spinal fusion of L4-L5 about 5 years ago. That delivered great results ....
Tenpin My surgery was on a Thursday afternoon, discharged noon on Friday. I work from home, so I was back online Monday. Missed two days of work. Went to the office for half day that week with a leg...