Greetings: From what I have heard, it does not cover it. In fact, have seen commercials that stated in small print, "Not Medicare approved". I understand they feel it is still considered...
THE BAR IS OPEN,,,ALL TOP SHELF STUFF, HELP YOURSELF!!! Hotrod58...
Greetings All: Well, just got the results back from my first PSA test since my RP Surgery in late October of 2012. Uro's office informed me this morning that I'm a 0.1 !!!! I could not have asked for...
Greetings All: After reading all the posts here on this subject I figure I must be really lucky. Had RPS in late October 2012, cath out 13 days later and have been continent since. As far as peeing?,...
[b]Greetings All: Just wanted to take a minute on this Christmas Eve to wish all my PC Brothers and their families a VERY MERRY CHRISTMAS & also A VERY PROSPEROUS NEW YEAR FILLED WITH GOOD HEALTH AND...
Greetings All; Well, 10 days short of 2 months since open RPS and healing going very well. Started engaging in sexual activity again and I must say that even though the orgasms are dry, WOW are they...
BillyMac,,,,,Guns Don't Kill People,,,People Kill People!!! As someone that has been around firearms all my life I assure you that a gun in itself is not dangerous, it's the people on this planet...
sfigato: A true tragedy behind comprehension that stuns us all, but lets not start the gun blame game. Kooks and criminals will always get guns no matter how expensive. My prayers go out to all...
Greetings All; I asked my URO that same question?, How long has it been in me? He stated that it has most likely been in my body for at least 10 years plus before it showed it's ugly head. Now, after...
Greetings All: Open RPS October 26th., Mr. Foley out 13 days later, little over a month since surgery and all well. Great path report after surgery, Doc feels all removed since all in prostate, no...
Purgatory: Correct me if I'm wrong but it seems like they, the VA, feel the longer it takes to ok a claim, you may be dead and they are off the hook. We are dead, no claim to be paid. so they drag...
Greetings Mr. Bill: Here is my question? I spent 2 1/2 years in country as a Ranger Recon Scout Sniper. Was in the bush constantly for weeks at a time and would watch the planes drop Orange all...
Greetings All: Well, spoke with URO office this morning, he said not to worry as this is pretty common. Body still has much healing inside to do and while doing it will sometimes react this way....
[b]Greetings All: Here is my question for all you post-op folks? My RPS was done on October 26th, foley out on November 9th. During the night I got up to go to bathroom. Took my pee, good stream,...
[b]I have so much to be thankful for. First thanks goes to Jesus Christ, then A loving family that stood close by me during the scary journey of my open RPS, a surgeon that had the skills needed to...
[/b]Greetings All: Welcome Gary M, sorry you have to be here. I had my open RPS on October 26, surgery went very well, all PC contained in prostate, no spreading, all removed. Problem was my bowels...
Greetings All: Still doing well tonight, same pad as when I left URO this morning after losing Mr. Foley. Have been going to the bathroom with stop-start control. Life is Good!!! In reply to James...
[b]Greetings All: Just returned from my URO's office, post RPS checkup, (13 days). Me and Mr. Foley parted company after 13 days, wow, feel much better. Also had my staples removed from my incision....
[b]Greetings All: Just a quick update. Since coming home, day by day better. Took 4, 1/8th mile walks today, albiet slow, got them done with no pain. I have a 1/4th mile grass landing strip on my...
Greetings To All: Well, finally came home yesterday afternoon from my RPS on the 26th of October. The prostate part of the surgery went very well according to my Uro. After surgery though I had...
Greetings All: As they say in Cape Canaveral, "LET THE COUNTDOWN BEGIN"!!! Tomorrow my blood type & cross match, Friday Noon surgery to remove that pesky little walnut. Arrive at hospital at 10AM,...
Question: What can I expect for the first few bowel movements after my RP Surgery? I understand that the surgeon will cut very close to the rectum and this might cause some difficulty and pain. Also,...
Greetings All: Have a fellow in my flying club that swears by hemp oil and also lemon juice for cancer. Anyone ever heard of this? Sounds like another urban myth to me. What's your take??? Regards...
Greetings All: Been adjusting my rather weak Tri-Mix from Mayo Clinic and am currently up to injecting 35 units, using an insulin needle scale. Still not quite there for a good hard erection. I was...
Greetings Again: THANKS so very much for the replies. As if the Pre-Surgery jitters I have are not enough, this brown blood in seminal fluid was a real scare. You start thinking that things are going...
Greetings All: Can anyone tell me how long one may see some blood in their seminal fluid after a prostate biopsy?? I had a vasectomy many years ago so it's only seminal fluid now, no sperm. They...
Fortunately my Libido at 65 is still like when I was 30 and hopefully it will not change after my RP Surgery and recovery period. Here is my question: After my RP Surgery will I be able to ejaculate...
Greetings All: Well, the countdown has started for my RP Surgery in Mid October. (Nervous Wreck I might add, keeping busy cutting wood for Winter). Here is my question: I see many posts regarding...
Greetings All: My TriMix from Mayo Clinic is: Papaverine: 18mg, Phentolamine 0.6mg: Alprostadil 6mcg. Does this seem like a "Normal" mixture, (if there is such a thing)?? I'm still working on finding...
Greetings All: My TriMix from Mayo Clinic is: Papaverine: 18mg, Phentolamine 0.6mg: Alprostadil 6mcg. Does this seem like a "Normal" mixture?? I'm still working on finding what works best to get an...
Note: This is a vintage thread reopened by a new member with a question. Please note dates before you comment or answer questions. -- PeterDisAbelard Greetings All: Well, got my TriMix from Mayo...
[b]Greetings All: My Doctor gave me Papaverin to try a while back and it did not do the job. Did not produce a "usable" erection. He now switched me to Tri-Mix and I am going to try it for the first...
First, let me say a BIG THANK YOU to everyone of you kind folks that took time to respond to my post. You insights have truly been very helpful in guiding me towards my treatment. As suggested, I...
Greetings All And THANK YOU for all the replies: Some of you asked about my Gleason scores. Well, here is what I took off the pathology report. Maybe someone can decode it for me? Diagnosis: A....
[b]Greetings All: First, thanks for this site. 65 year old male here, just told by urologist this last Monday I have prostate cancer. He said out of 4 samples from each side, 8 total, 2 on each side...