Had the DaVinci on 1/17/13. Just received the Pathology Report. Any advice on interpreting the data is greatly appreciated!! They sent me the report prior to my appointment with my doc. Go figure! A....
Thanks Peter, that's great advice! Will start a new post now....
Histologic Type: ADENOCARCINOMA (ACINAR, NOS). Histologic (Gleason) Grade: 3 + 4 = 7. Specimen Size: 5.0 x 4.2 x 3.0 CM. Gland Weight: 40 GRAMS. Any Gleason 5 present?: NEGATIVE. Extent of Tumor:...
Very dissappointed with my urologist. I received my pathology report before my appointment with him on Friday. Can anyone help me intrepret this? ===DIAGNOSIS=== - Rectum, levator, and/or pelvic wall...
I had incontinence on the first day of taking my catheter out (this past Thursday), however since then I am able to control my bladder pretty well. I'm using Depends but they have been dry for the...
I felt the same way leading up to the surgery but decided to go through with it last week. If you were not 100% sure you did the right thing. Focus on really living a clean lifestyle while you go...
Seems like I am having a lot of incontinence. I guess it's just a matter of improving each day. Any thoughts to what else I can do?...
Yes, this was definitely a big step. Now I have to deal with some incontinence and wearing depends but that is much better than a catheter. So far, I'm very surprised with my progress after 1 week....
I think most doctors just have a certain time frame that they are comfortable with. My doctor typically takes out the catheter after 7 days. I've read that other doctors wait at least 2 weeks. My doc...
Had my catheter removed!!! I feel like a brand new man!!! Next milestone is Pathology report next Friday....
NavyChief, Glad to hear that you are doing so well after just a month!!!! Nice!! How long until your catheter came out? I'm getting mine out on Thursday, a full week after my surgery. Although I...
Reached another milestone. Had my first bowel movement!!!:)...
Hi James, I haven't tried Tums yet but I was able to pass gas after 2 days. You have a tough decision ahead of you. I struggled back and forth as to whether or not to have the surgery but ultimately...
Yes, I have been passing gas sporadically which has helped with my stomach pain....
Second day being home. Still in a lot of stomach pain and no bowel movement yet but I'm trying to walk as much as I can. Also, I seem to be urinating a lot and the urine bag is small which means I...
Hi Everyone, Had my surgery yesterday and now comfortably resting in the hospital. My stomach is really sore since I have not been able to pass gas yet but I feel pretty good for the most part. I'm...
Thanks for all of the support and great feedback. I've decided to go through with the Davinci on 1/17. Had my pre-op this past Friday and got the clearance. As I get closer to the 17th, I get more...
Thanks guys! Very helpful!!. I feel more comfortable now with not getting the MRI's and CT scans done. No nodule felt and I have been staged at T1C....
42 Y/O Gleason score of 6. 4 out of 12 cores are positive. 1 core 62% positive. PSA 5.1. I'm scheduled for the DaVinci procedure on 1/17, however my concern is that my urologist has not done any cat...