Looking for your thoughts on why my readings are going back up? Will retest again in 3 months. 11/2012 11.3 12/2012 11.3 02/2013 prostatectomy 04/2013 <0.05 07/2013 <0.05 10/2013 <0.05 01/2014 <0.05...
Nebraska offers total homestead exemption for veterans that are 100% service connected. They passed this a couple of years ago. First year I had to present a copy of my DD214 and veteran award...
After putting up with the pain for a few years decided yesterday to have my right hip replaced in September. Before then, looking for suggestions on pre-surgery suggestions, etc. Not looking forward...
Understand his frustration, we're in the same boat pretty much. I haven't tried the Trimix yet, not sure if I will and only took Cialis for a few months after surgery. After consulting with my URO a...
BillyBob...sounds like we've been experiencing the same symptoms. Couple years out from surgery, year out from SRT, absolutely no leakage during sitting or sleeping. I can get up and hold it for an...
Had SRT a year ago, got another undetectable result today, doing the happy dance. Best Christmas present I could've asked for!...
I had the same thing for a few days after it was pulled. Nothing to be concerned with. Glad things are going good!...
Thanks everyone, figured that's what it was, glad it's nothing worse. The new "norm" as we say....
I thought I was going to be one of the fortunate ones to suffer no side effects except a little radiation rash! Oh well... URO appointment in a couple months, will see how it is then. If it doesn't...
Was virtually leak free after surgery, did the 40 radiation treatments last December/January without any complications. For the last month during the day when I'm walking or standing up I have been...
Similar situation to yours, had the surgery, had zero readings for a year or so, then the slight rise. Oncologist felt it was still in the prostate bed so I had 40 treatments starting last December....
I had 40 treatments, wonderful bunch of nurses and techs to work with. Here they just had me remove my pants, underwear and shoes then wrap a sheet around. Took longer to do that than the actual...
I didn't notice any fatigue until maybe two weeks of treatments left. Even then it was only when I was idle for an extended period. I did mine first thing in the morning and went in to work...
Most awesome news!!!...
Started 40 radiation treatments December 1st, finished a month ago. First blood work is back, down from 0.15 to 0.04 Yep...I'm happy!!!...
It took mine maybe a couple of weeks after the cath removal to become somewhat "normal", then cleared up all together eventually. Hang in there......
Welcome to the forum. Sorry you've got to be here but there's no better place to be and to get good advice to any questions you might have. Feel free to message me, like you, retired military. I'm...
Ditto with Wade, they're really better. Only problem I have is I can not get an erection, but we feel this is from other factors besides the surgery. In the whole scheme of things, not complaining!...
Great news!...
I'm at 16 treatments out of 40, was told to not even worry about numbers until it's all done, and to then expect several months of ups and downs until it all settles out....
Hahahaha!!!!!...
A quick note of thanks to everyone on here that's given me advice on the upcoming SRT treatments. Start a week from Monday at Bergan Mercy hospital here in Omaha. Got my "tats" yesterday. 40...
Thanks Andrew...you were spot on! Urologist office called at 4:30 yesterday afternoon, said the RO's office just notified them they no longer take my insurance (TRICARE Prime). This is after...
Outstanding news!!!...
Forgot to add the "conditions"... DX at 57 Size 66 grams PSA 11.3 GS 3+3=6, T2 CT & BS negative Da Vinci @ Lakeside, Omaha, NE Feb 26, 2013 Catheter 17 days First post-op PSA = UNDETECTABLE Second...
Urologist suggested a visit to the oncologist, appointment tomorrow to discuss options, most likely radiation. What am I to expect as far as any additional tests go? Forgot to ask? If recommended,...
Got mine about 2 hours ago at the local VA Hospital in Omaha, no problems....
Found out today I may be having SRT before too long. Appreciate all the information everyone puts on here, helps ease the mind some. Thanks......
Thanks guys, appreciate the thoughts. Insurance isn't a problem, have TRICARE Prime and it covers everything....
Not sure if they'd do one before then or not, but can't hurt to ask can it. Guess if there's another problem starting up I want to get it under treatment ASAP, not wait around. Thanks......
Good luck, sure be thinking positive thoughts!!! Art...
Had removal done 2/26/2013 and all was going well as you can see below, all tests were done at my surgeon's office. Now the PSA rates are starting to go up again. Not due to see my surgeon until late...
Appreciate all the insight. Might get another test done at my primary care physician's office next month just for the sake of seeing what it says. I hate waiting! Art...
Even with the prostate removed, could riding a bike now have an effect on the PSA reading? I did get a new bike and have been riding every night for a short period. Probably not, but didn't see that...
Congrats!!...
Always good to hear "something" is working. I'm 18 months out, no erections, Cialis not doing anything. Surgeon said we'd get more aggressive, but I've elected to give it a few more months....
Don't know the exact readings, all they ever said was "undetectable"....
So glad you're back. Your insight and advice helped me, so happy you can help others again!...
For those of us that haven't been on for a while can you post that link again???...
All the past checks since surgery have been "undetectable". Today at 18 months it showed 0.10 Doctor said to not worry about it, he wasn't, they have these "blips" all the time. Yea, I'm a nervous...
Results back today, still undetectable!!!!!! Doing the happy dance, so don't confuse it with a midwestern earthquake! /community/emoticons/tongue.gif ...
Afternoon guys... Had mine removed about 6 months ago, had that "ache" for a while also, but it gradually went away. Like you, think the Depends and pad play a lot in it. I also developed a pretty...
Awesome news!!!...
Thanks for the chuckle. 6+ months out, taking 5 mg cialis each day. Haven't noticed any "length" happening, but the "girth" thing is working every now and then...mainly when I don't want it to! Hang...
Like everyone said, we each recover differntly. I'm 6+ months out, just now down to a single pad a day and could maybe go without it if I was just a little braver! Was using 3-4 pads a day, then...
Got the call late last night from the URO's office, all tests came back negative. I feel fine, no symptoms so just going to keep drinking tons of water and see what happens. Thanks for everyone's...
My apologies for not getting back on here sooner, internet problems at home, fixed now. Lab results showed negative for an infection, sample sent off to another lab for culturing. That was last...
Went and dropped them a urine sample, should hear back on that later this afternoon....
Had robotic surgery 6 months ago, healed up fine, inconotinance almost completely gone. 48 hours ago I experienced some sudden urges to urinate, would empty completely, but continue to feel like I...
Nice!!!...