Thanks, guys.......
My surgery date is two weeks from Friday, November 21. I'll let evryone know how it goes once I get home. Thx for all the replies and good wishes......
Peter: Hope the two surgeons can arrange their schedules so that everything can be done in one surgical session. I don't have a date yet but expect my surgery to be sometime later this month. RCS:...
I am a little over a year and a half post RP. Everything has gone well (member in good standing in the Zero Club) but about six months after surgery I noticed a bulge near the incisions. My surgeon...
Hi David! So happy to see you bacjk here on HW. I genuinely hope that the work being done at Dana Farber that Duke 68 mentioned as well as the work of your own doctors results in some kind of...
Bob, Let me/all of us know what happens when you go off pantoprazole. I'm curious to see if you have the same results as I did. Maybe it's all in my head? Al...
I am about 14 months post robotic prostatectormy. Doing well in the zero club. However, I have frequent urination. I take protonix for reflux and noticed recently that frequent urination is listed as...
David, Keep the faith, my friend. I'm praying your oncologist comes up with something to mitigate your pain and get you more sleep. I'm very sure you will have a grand time on that cruise next...
David, I'm so happy to hear the great news, David. I would've responded earlier but I've been busy going to World Series games....cheering on OUR Red Sox. Like everyone else on HW, I'm so happy to...
Great topic, David! Like many, a lot of my bucket list items revolve around travel. Travel to as many of the Presidential Libraries as possible Travel to as many of the Major League ballparks as...
Thx, Peter. Were you also advised not to be concerned about it?...
I am six months out from a successful robotic prostatectomy. I am a proud member of the Zero Club with my latest PSA at <.01. Yesterday I went for my six month check-in with my surgeon/uro. I...
David, First off, I don't think anyone on the HW PCa Forum is "sick of your story," On the contrary, you have posted a lot of valuable information for newbies and veterans alike and your fight is an...
Your uro can give you a list of bladder irritants that can cause frequent urination including alcoholic and caffeinated beverages....
Mazel tov to Mr and Mrs Casey! Hope your special day was everything you hoped for and more. Enjoy your honeymoon!...
David, I've been away from the computer for a few days so I missed this great news. Congratulations! You are the perfect person to speak about PC Awareness. I especially like Casey's and 81Guy's...
Thanks, everyone. My insurance is CIGNA. Anyone have any experience with them re Viagra or Cialis?...
Have any of you had any luck getting your health insurance carrier to pay for part of the cost for Viagra, Cialis or Levitra? The pills are very expensive and I'm wondering what everyone's experience...
Happy 61st, David! I'm going to talk to Mr. Brady and see if he can give you a present of another SB championship. If the Pats win it all this upcoming season, you'll know I was successful. Al...
Thx for your support, Andrew. Enjoy your time "in the shop."...
I have great news! The woman who gave me my PSA reading on the phone screwed up. She gave me the acceptable PSA range for someone who had undergone RP, I.e., <.10 instead of MY actual PSA of <.02....
Thx, Andrew and Peter. I will ask about whether different labs were used....
My one month post surgery was less than .02. I just received my three month post surgery PSA and it is less than .10. I have an appointment with my uro next week but was wondering what some of the...
I agree with those who believe you have solid uro and onc teams. Hopefully now that everyone is on the same page regarding the new email and contact numbers, things should go more smoothly. Hope...
What is the difference between WW and AS?...
Be strong, David. I know it's easy for me to say but just know everyone here is praying for you and sending you positive thoughts. It does sound like the new facility your doctor has moved to will be...
Sending prayers and good thoughts. Please keep us updated......
Purg, Baltimore is okay as a "backup" to the Pats. I've never seen a Ravens game in Baltimore but have gone to a bunch of Sox games at Camden Yards, a great place to watch baseball. As long as you...
Purg, Glad to hear you share my enthusiasm for the New England teams. Are you originally from somewhere in NE? Are you able to watch your teams on TV much? Satellite?...
I have three hobbies: 1. Sports. Watching not participating. I follow UCONN college football, men's and women's college basketball, Boston Red Sox, Boston Celtics and the New England Patriots. 2....
I was a G6 (3+3) and underwent surgery. I don't feel over treated at all since I was the one who decided on the surgery. One uro, in fact, suggested WW....
Uh oh. I'm almost two months out from RRP surgery. I didn't know that eating Greek Yogurt was bad for Pca patients. I eat a container every morning. Should I stop immediately? What's the science...
That's not silly, Donna. With that kind of PSA jump in one year, your uro will most certainly order a biopsy. I'm sure he'll also do a DRE at tomorrow's appointment. He won't really be able to tell...
Thank God you didn't wait and got him to ER. Please know our prayers are with you. Please keep us updated....
Happy to be a member. If there's any lifetime membrship, I'd be happy to pay whatever the fee is. Thanks, everyone!...
Thanks, Allen. Breathing easier now.......
I just received my one month Hypersensitive PSA score. It's <.02. I've read here on this forum that there is really no absolute zero but anything less than .1 really is zero. Is that correct? Is...
Great advice eveyone. I'll gradually introduce some caffeine and an occasional beer or wine into my system and see what happens re leakage, etc. Thanks!...
Of course, that would be 24 hrs, not 243....
Bladder control is pretty good. I'm still using pads but have never had to use more than one per 243 hr period. Just an occasional minor leakage. My uro or his nurse (can't remember) is the one who...
I'm a newbie. Dumb question but what does GFMPH stand for? How often do you meet? How does one join? Is there a website? Is there a membership fee? Thx....
I was told not to drink alcohol or caffeinated beverages after surgery because it would irritate the urinary tract. I'm about five weeks post surgery now and wondering when it would be okay to resume...
Thanks, Jane. That's a good description....ground pepper in the urine. That's exactly what mine looks like. Thanks for your response....
Thanks Mr. Not So Anxious. I am also not so anxious after reading your post. Do you or anyone else have any tips on how to resolve the issue? Drink more water? Anything else? Thx....
I underwent surgery about a month ago. For the last week or so I am noticing what appears to be dried blood in my urine. I think they are dried because they do not make the urine red or change urine...