LOL - Thanks for the reminder to change my profile - I'm more than a little anxious. I appreciate your response. I will begin the search for an MO. Rigby, I would very much like to get updates from...
Only a year and 3 months after surgery and I am out of the Zero Club. I had a prostatectomy and now my PSA is 0.1 (can it be a new baseline???). Yes, anxiety is back big time. So what can I expect to...
Awesome CONGRATS!!!...
Drinking more water is what I was told to do. If you keep things flowing at a good pace you should be OK. If you do feel like a large clot is blocking urine flow - or other abnormalities, by all...
I work from home at a desk/bed/floor job (wherever I'm comfortable) so I am an exception to the rule. I returned to work the day after I got home from the hospital. Nonetheless, my experience would...
I experienced the same thing after my daVinci. I had no issues until 3 weeks out when suddenly I started passing the small blood clots. I knew what they were but was concerned they suddenly started...
At this point I do not regret having surgery. Prior to my surgery, the surgeon explained to me what he would recommend should I have a similar outcome as you. He would place an artificial sphincter...
By popular demand I have modified my screen name - it's a bit long. MrNotSoAnxiousAnymore...
I just got back from getting my first PSA test result 5 weeks after surgery. Undetectable!!!! I'm feeling like I might just win the trifecta: No cancer (fingers forever crossed) Not a single drop on...
49, I am sorry to hear of your not-so-great pathology report. While I am not having to deal with the burden of a poor report, I can still vividly remember the feelings of anxiousness and...
Since my surgery my Alk. Phos. levels have increased quite a bit (2-3x normal). The doc says it can be a result of surgery or biliary obstruction disease. These aren't the only things a high level...
iSpark, For me bladder capacity is greatly diminished. I used to normally just go once, maybe twice a day - producing a large volume. Now when I think I am full I probably can't even fill a eighth to...
My surgeon was Dr. Stephenson. In a different thread DVG had mentioned Dr. S. I don't know of another surgeon at the facility with a last name starting with S....
DGV, I had my daVinci done at the same location your husband will be having his open RP done at a few weeks ago. I believe he will also have the same surgeon as I did. If it is Dr. S.... he is a...
I too am so very sorry for your loss. You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers. May you find peace, comfort, and love through this great trial....
Purgatory, Sorry if I offended you with my comment about not believing you had all those catheters out and never had pain when they were taken out. This is where my written words (poorly done) do not...
I just walked in the door from getting my catheter out. I had to laugh when the medical tech told me to take a deep breath and when I breathed out he would pull it out. I faithfully did as I was told...
Congrats on the major milestone... /community/emoticons/tongue.gif Ahhh the simple pleasures of life. That's nice you don't have to have the catheter in very long. I get mine out Frday as well. I...
I just received a phone call with my pathology report (surgery last Monday). I will get a copy later this week. Gleason upgraded to 3+4 from a 3+3 (disappointed but not surprised) Negative margins...
Thanks for the words of encouragement. I still have my catheter. It will come out this Friday (10 days). I also wondered if it was leaking internally. But, I felt my liquid intake was pretty much...
I likewise am sorry to hear of your news. You are in my thoughts and prayers. I wish you all the best!...
I'm still a bit groggy as I write this. I hope it makes sense...... I had DaVinci surgery exactly one week ago and have had by far the worst day - pain wise - yet. I'm only bothering to share this so...
I'm sitting here in bed recovering from my encounter with the DaVinci machine and thought I'd thow in my opinion. I would vote for a recliner - at least for the first week (I only have my bed). I...
It is amazing how the body can bounce back from surgery. It has only been a couple of days and I am feeling much better. Don't get me wrong, I'm not walking any marathons but having incision...
iSpark, Before I went in and I was reading the posts I wondered if I should be reading them as well. I was getting second thoughts about what I was just about to do. When I met the surgeon in the...
Now that I am a bit more alert I thought I’d give a report on what my experiences were with DaVinci surgery. Surgery was on Monday. Saturday I had my ‘last supper’. Sunday was bowel cleansing day -...
Just got back from hospital and surgery. It was reaction to antibiotics -large doseages of erythromicin and neomicin. Doctor said come in for IV and other meds to see if they could find something to...
It's real early for me - surgery day (in 6 hours).... However, I'm feeling like crap right now. I am having a fairly good reaction to the pre-op antibiotics (erythromicin). My stomach is burning...
DamGoodView, Please refer to my profile and email me. I can share my experiences with the facilities and doctor with you....
DonaldJ; Could you provide a better link for the pump please. I can see the regular price of $125, I also see a savings of $68.18; but I cannot seem to find the pump for $68 (even after applying the...
A Yooper asked if this discussion was informative or beneficial (for Aachen). I can't comment for him, but I am in the same situation he is in decision-wise and I have found this discussion extremely...
I just received my MRI results and have to wait another 2 weeks before I can see my urologist (oncologist) to discuss them. I am hoping someone can 'interpret' the results into what they may actually...
Thanks for sharing your experiences. It is nice to know there is hope as gas is a significant problem for me no matter what food I eat. Do you have to make a conscious effort to not leak when passing...
How much of a problem is it - relating to incotinence from RP - when you pass gas? Does one almost always drip a little or is everyone quite different in this regard? Does the problem get better over...
I agree that there are going to be some prostate cells or tissue of some sort remaining after surgery. My train of thought is that there would be much more prostate tissue left following brachy...
This actually turns into brachy versus surgery question...... I was reading in Dr. Walsh's book about PCa possibly being inherited, it mostly mentions 1st degree relatives (father-brother) as an...
I thought I was the lone black sheep in my family being diagnosed with PCa a few weeks ago. Turns out my brother-in-law (one year older than me) is now hopefully scheduled for a biopsy/urologist...
Thank you all for your opinions and insights. They are very much appreciated. I will try to make my decision within the next month and get it taken care of within a couple of months. I will never...
I just got back from a full day of meetings (and lots of waiting - surgeon had an emergency surgery) with a Radiation Oncologist and a surgeon discussing treatment options. I would not recommend...
You are all in my thoughts and prayers..........
How long should I expect bleeding to last after a biopsy? It has been two weeks since my biopsy. I no longer have drops of bright red blood being expelled with my urine. However, my urine is now very...
For me, the DRE is what found my cancer four weeks ago. I have a large hard nodule but PSA is only 3.2. If I waited until the PSA was even more elevated before getting checked out I may be in a much...
I am in the preplanning phase for rehabilitation after surgery (should I chose it). My insurance will only supply 5 pills a month and they are still pretty expensive. I suppose alternatives would be...
I apologize for not responding sooner to your comments. I reached my limit of cancer stuff for the day - I couldn't deal with it any more. I'm too physically and emotionally exhausted. A Yooper.........
I'll start looking into the COBRA option. If it is available I think it will cost me about $1600 month(includes family). Although I can't afford that much I probably can't afford not to have it. Just...
After an agonizing week of waiting for the pathology report to come in - I almost feel a sense of relief. As a refresher, my GP gave me the news that I had cancer before a biopsy was done. With the...
The PA who just did mine said 14 was what was normal - 6 on each side and two in the middle - I forget what he called them as he said it just as the spring-loaded needle got me good. My prostate was...
Mitan, I truly wish I had some comforting words for you. Believe me, I know how you are feeling. I have been staring at my phone for the last 90 minutes waiting for the promised call with my first...
Everyone, Thank you so much for your kind words and advise. After reading these posts I do feel much more at ease and reassured. I will take your advise and not inform other family members yet until...
Well, I'm sorry to say that I had to become a member of this forum - I am sure glad I found it though. I have learned a tremendous amount about this condition in the last couple of days. Yesterday my...