i had incontinence problems for first 4 weeks and then by 6 weeks okay.then i started swimming.i also returned to the gym at same time but only did light exercises.now 12 weeks since op and doing...
. Surgery is basically a nice nap followed by a slightly-uncomfortable all-day snooze. --------------------------------------------------------------------- Peter has put this so well!!! 9 weeks...
i was more worried about the catheter than the op!! got myself so worked up about catheter coming out...it was out in a second. no pain at all. one deep breath. a little unpleasant. what a wally i...
no yoga classes for 2 weeks as it is christmas. yes i think i will give the exercises a break and try that...
i was downgraded from 3+4 to 3+3...
yes taking painkillers which are helping. its just annoying me now after all this time.and i just wonder what has caused it.but it could be worse so will get on with it...
had da vinci 7 weeks ago.successful op. first psa test 2 weeks ago undetectable. Recovery has gone well. just using one small pad each day and hardly wet. But in the last week my pelvic muscles area...
had robotic surgery here in Uk 6 weeks ago. made right decision. No pain afterwards, apart from where incisions made of course. 15 hours after op up and about, showering and shaving. Walking along...
Hi Paul i had my catheter out 4 weeks ago. I was more worried about the catheter than the op. Got myself worked up and yet over in a second. i am nearly dry. I have had no problems at night but using...
Hi Hummbug- thanks for your message.Everyone i see says the same thing"You look really well" I actually look the same as this time last year. But nobody told me then how well i looked!!! I actually...
had da vinci 6 weeks ago. surgeon said my penis had been pulled back one inch. seems more to me!! glad to here size returns!! definitely alot easier sitting on toilet and recommended....
thanks everyone for your messages.i hope it is the first of many zeros....
got my results today and i am 0.1.The perfect result.So relieved.Another success story for this messageboard. Thank you to everyone for advice and support. I will continue to help others here...
sounds like you are doing well. I am 5 weeks post surgery. Walking every day and pottering around the house. Not having naps during day but have to rest as feel tired at times. Some nights i sleep...
last visit to see my surgeon last night and we went over the report and i had a check up. He was very pleased with how the op went and believes there should be a complete cure. Had a blood test and...
catheter out 2 weeks ago. dry at night. started off with 2 pads a day and now just one or two small ones. learning when i have dribbled and now tense up in those situations. its mainly standing up or...
after being diagnosed i had 4 weeks of shock/anxiety/tears etc. Then realised i was stuck in this situation and turned positive. I knew my cancer was not too bad and could be overcome. I did it for...
Hi Clanda I got worked up about the catheter being taken out and it was just one second of unpleasantness. I agree on your points.Yes i knew that the penis would be smaller and it is better to sit...
Hi Had da vinci 29th october.clear margins and cancer just in prostate, but surgeon found a number of tumours. Prostate 4 times bigger than normal at biopsy and had grown to 5 times bigger when taken...
Hi Pamss I was diagnosed 10th sept. Gleason 3+4 7 cores of 12 cancerous.psa 4.3. Had robotic surgery 29th october. cancer was contained in prostate.clear margins. went to very experienced surgeon at...
thanks for your replies. I have my final check up(twoc discharge) next week. Then i am back to my local hospital.I am not sure when the first psa test will be but i believe in 4 weeks. Recovery has...
I got a print out last week when had my catheter out and I am seeing my surgeon next week for a check up and discuss report At the end of the report the following has been written Gleason 3+3=6 with...
had my op 29th october. i must be the exception here as had no bruising at all.Yes it was sore getting out of bed for the first week but everything else fine....
in addition to my earlier thread saying the diagnosis was the worst thing for me. i would like to add that the following 4 mornings i woke up i hoped it was a bad dream.Then i realised it wasn't!!...
Hi Had catheter out one week ago. dry at night. using 2 pads a day.problem mainly getting up and sitting down but have learnt to tense my muscles when doing so. sometimes i am walking and it dribbles...
wow, only two and a half hours in surgery and out next day. I am impressed. I had my op 2 weeks ago.in for 4 hours for surgery and in for 2 nights. great to hear and hope your recovery is quick too....
as someone who has never had any major illness and goes to the gym 2/3 times a week and does alot of physical work, it has to be told "i'm sorry but its bad news, you have cancer"i was originally...
Hi Hope all went well. I had da vinci 12 days ago. All went well.First week quite tired and did a little walking. This week am out alot more and increasing distance i am going..Overall feeling really...
thanks to both of you for your messages. so good to have catheter out and walk normally!! yes there is some incontinence but so far not too bad.we went out for a meal last night and so good to sit...
got path report today. good news.clear margins. tnm category pT2c.gleason now down to 3+3.so contained in prostate but it was growing and caught at right time. weighed 54 grams, one month ago 44...
good luck.havent seen your other posts but wish you all the best. i had da vinci 8 days ago. so far so good and surgeon pleased with how it went. go tomorrow to have catheter out and maybe a report...
went into hospital 29 th october for robotic. still having back ache and ache also round groin, had op and guess what no more back pain! my prostate was 4 times normal size at biopsy. so i am...
Hi cdm Sounds like you are doing really well. i had robotic on 29th. no spasms. took awhile to get gas out. bowel movement 5 days later and been going on daily basis since. not painful. am impressed...
thanks to you both. i like to think the hardest bit is over with the op but of course there are some more hurdles to deal with yet.i am ready for them...
Hi Susan Thanks for your message. Came out yesterday. Feeling tired and sore but pain is easing. relaxing as much as i can and doing a little walking round house.so far so good. back to hospital next...
had robotic surgery yesterday afternoon.surgeon has said it went very well. very little pain apart from stomach pain when getting up from chair and bed. Managed to wash and shower and this afternoon...
having prostate taken out tuesday so went for pre op check up which was fine. doctor said back ache not connected to biopsy. trying everything to get rid of it. this getting old isnt much fun is it!!...
I had a biopsy 8 weeks ago. no side effects . 2 weeks later i started with aches in my left buttock and the bones in my body. Got a bit paranoid as thought cancer had spread to bones. but scans...
Hi Susan Thanks so much for your message. Every bit of support helps. Will keep you informed of how it all goes. John...
operation at christies in manchester next tuesday 29th october.they rang me today to see if i could do it. no problem, especially as next date was end of november. am ready to go. 4 weeks ago dreaded...
2 weeks ago narrowed down my decision to 2 surgeons, one nhs(free) and one private. my key worker said save your money and go to nhs as he was so good. so final decision was to go to nhs and saw...
thank you michael T and Susan. yes it's amazing how making the decision has made such a difference. just feel am moving forward, another step. will keep in touch...
made decision today to have lacroyscopic and chosen surgeon.hope to see him in 2 weeks to discuss.will still keep options open though.but this surgeon is so experienced and trains others in this...
yes thanks for your advice which i will take up....
thank you all for your replies and information.They have been a great help.I have identified two very good surgeons.One does da vinci and laparaoscopic and one just does laparoscopic.So on monday I...
i will discuss this with the surgeon i choose. I am hoping to make a decision over the weekend about where i want to go and the surgeon involved....
This is a local doctor i saw at the hospital. He will refer me to the hospital and surgeon i choose. My main aim is to get rid of the cancer.If it means getting rid of the nerves then we can live...
thanks riverunner.am very close to decision so i do feel am moving forward sorry but this is a reply to another post.should not be here so please ignore...
Hi This is a local doctor i saw at the hospital. He will refer me to the hospital and surgeon i choose. My main aim is to get rid of the cancer.If it means getting rid of the nerves then we can live...
i have opted for an op but not sure which to go for. Da vinci is availabe but there may be a delay of up to 4 months....i am just making enquiries. I want to get it done as soon as possible.But of...