I had my 14th out of 39 IMRT treatments today. I have noticed a definite increase in trips to the bathroom in the past week as well as moderately swollen/bleeding hemorrhoids. Previous to the start...
Cade, Thanks for sharing your "success" story. Your post-op condition probably is as good as it gets....
I had open RP including removal of seminal vesicles back in Nov. 2011. It's good to know that I'm not the only one suffering pain (make that intense pain) just prior to and during ejaculations....
I was already retired when I had my RP in Oct 2011. I am still wearing pee pads or adult diapers. Still have an active lifestyle, just watch my fluid intake if I might be away from a restroom for...
My Urologist called me at home with the bad news and had me call for an appointment where he summarized the rather gloomy pathology report. I was hoping he would recommend radiation, but he said in...
Hi Nick, I would think a UTI would show up in your urine tests. If your symptoms don't get better, you might insist on a PSA test and see what happens. An enlarged prostate doesn't necessarily mean...
I was also a T3B with Gleason 4+3 and SVI. Since RRP on 5 Nov 2011 my quarterly PSA's have remained undetectable. My next test is next week. By my own choice, I have had no RT of any kind, but have...
Hi Hotrod, I have to agree that the experience of the surgeon is what is most important when deciding which type of surgery to go with. The main conclusion I have reached after reading this forum is...
That's great news! I will have to wait and see if I'm that lucky. But for now, as the song goes: "I (still have to) get my kicks above the waistline, sunshine" :wink:...
I had open surgery on Sat Nov 5th of last year & went home the following Tuesday morning. I'm divorced and live alone. Prior to surgery, I bought a recliner and stocked up on frozen dinners and...
My URO told me to stay away from processed meat because the body's immune system is diverted away from fighting residual cancer cells to attacking processed meat cells. I'd not sure I totally...
I turned 62 on July 12. . . . . at least now I can collect Social Security. Haven't you heard? 60 is the new 50. Here's to many more years for both of us! :yeah:...
Worried Guy/Jazzman/Water Guy You guys are a riot. I hope Worried Guy invested that $14.28 wisely & didn't spend it all in one place. But, I did look at the 200ml graduation on the container I...
I'm using Wal-Mart Assurance pee-pads, regular absorbancy. Being retired, I am usually around the house when the need arises. I change when I start to become uncomfortable down there. I'd say I...
I have yet to have any significant leakage at night. Usually I wake up in plenty of time to make it to the bathroom when the need hits. The 2 pads I mentioned in my earlier post almost always have...
Congratulations on the optimistic report. One thing I encountered was severe constipation for the first few days following surgery. I called back to the UR's nurse & she advised Milk of Magnesia...
I 'spose it depends on what "continent" means. Later this week will mark 8 months since my open RP & I usually can get by with 2 pads a day, but still can leak when laughing, coughing or doing...
Good for you! Doesn't it feel great to just say SCREW IT, at least for a day?...
After experimenting with condom catheters, I also ordered the AFEX system. It is available at Elderstore.com I am 6 months post open prostate surgery and usually get through a day with 2 pads as long...