I will see my local urologist tomorrow morning. I'll let you know. Thanks so much for your responses. Berk...
My last test was November 2017...……....
In another month, I'll be five years out from PC surgery by Dr. Joel Nelson at UPMC in Pittsburgh. I've been posting low numbers but recently had a growth develop on my right clavicle. The growth...
Great Video. I really enjoyed it. Brought back great memories of our Black Lab "Roxie". She was the first therapy dog at our local hospital. Every Wednesday for about 5 years my wife and Roxie made...
Congratulations.......Hope you have a lifetime of ZEROs. I'm about 18 months out from surgery and just about back to normal on all issues. It takes time for those ED issues to go away. I was...
I tend to agree with your thoughts that stress might be a factor in PCa. I had a high stress job flying those AA Silver birds. I had a number of airline friends that have come down with PCa too. I...
Yep, I'm a member too! Just got my results for the past 6 months.........Still in the "Zero Club". Berk...
I agree with you Andrew and its probably the GO Syndrome. "GETTING OLD" Nick (lapilot) - I loved your analogy regarding flying over land or water. That I can understand from flying those silver birds...
I'm one year out from my RP surgery.....All of a sudden I'm experiencing pain in my left hip socket for no apparent reason. I walk several miles each day with our Labs with no issues. Possibly...
Great News Nick....... This evening I'll have a cold one celebrating your anniversary. I hit my one year mark on Election Day. Like you, everything went well and I was dry immediately. Here's to a...
On Wednesday, I had my one year PSA check. I've been worried about the results but got some great news a few hours ago. It was 0.06, the same number as the other 2 tests. So I'm very pleased and...
Ever since my PCa surgery, I've started to have recurring issues with my lower colon. Over the years I've had some problems, but mostly it was associated with eating bad crew meals or eating...
Lovif, I live in Somerset, just east of Pittsburgh and went to see Dr. Joel Nelson at UPMC-Shadyside. I had the surgery about 7-8 months ago and am very pleased with my progress. Dr. Nelson heads the...
That's a huge spike in your PSA..........If your Urologist has ruled out an infection, I'd ask for a prostate biopsy. It took 3 biopsies over a 2 year period before they found my PCa. You'll find...
Walt, Drink lots of water and walk as much as you can tolerate. Stay away from coffee and caffeinated soft drinks. Just take it easy and let your body heal. Praying for a great pathology report. All...
Jensen, I found this site to be a lifesaver for me. There's so much information available to help you make a decision. The guys on this site have a wealth of experience and information in fighting...
Hatter, Hang in there my friend. It will all work out for you. My PSA and Gleason score was similar to yours. I had my surgery about 6 months ago. Just plan on taking it easy after the surgery. Find...
Rick, Congrats on remaining in the "Zero Club". I hear you on the new normal. I had my RP a month after your RRP. Berk...
Nick, I agree with your Urologist........Probably a fluke but a retest now might make you feel better. I just got my results since we're on the same schedule. No change for me but I'm experiencing...
Congratulations..........That wonderful news. Berk...
I'm about 6 months post op and other than walking about 3-4 miles daily, I haven't played golf yet. I did my share of shoveling snow this winter and quickly found out that my abdominal wall wasn't...
Hi Nick, I'm not sure if it was an ultra sensitive PSA test. I'll have to find out. In the meantime, I'm very thankful for the low number and continued membership in the "Zero Club". No real issues...
I just got my second test results after surgery. My PSA is exactly the same as it was on 12/31/13.....0.06 I was really concerned about this test. I could feel the stress building up. I'll have a few...
Pat, I have very minor pain in the groin area but most of it is in the lower pelvic area near the right hip. Maybe it's just old age. Berk...
I'm about 5 months post RP. Over the last 30 days, I've been experiencing pain in my pelvic area especially while sitting. The pain has become more noticeable as time goes on. I've increased my...
Nick, So happy to hear that you're doing well. I'm just a few weeks ahead of you. I didn't have the "Robot" but had the old fashion method of open surgery. My incision has healed but I do have a...
Mike, I felt the same way as you. I wanted to tear into an exercise program but I quickly found out that I had to take it easy after shoveling heavy wet snow here in the Laurel Mountains. As you...
Otis, My advise would be to walk as much as you can tolerate the first 3-4 months. I know you want to do more but let your body heal first. It's major surgery and you don't want to harm any of the...
When I found out that I had PC, I wanted it out immediately. As Chuck stated "We're all wired differently". I had my surgery about a 45 days after a saturation biopsy. Would have had the surgery done...
Upgraded from 3+4 to 4+3........Glad I made the decision to remove it. Feeling almost 100% after 3 months since surgery. Dry and ED is a work in progress. Berk...
I was diagnosed in Sept 2013 and had surgery in early November. I had retired from my previous job flying those Boeing Silver Birds for a major airline for 25 years late 2008. The decision to keep...
Stay+, Congratulations on you successful launch. So happy for you and the positive outcome. You're ahead of me. Close to throttling up but not ready yet. Still waiting for liftoff sequence. Berk...
Great news and congratulations on all your tests. So happy your wife got you a flying lesson for your birthday. I had my first lesson at age 14 and was totally hooked. I ended up with a career flying...
I was looking at my playlist and found a great George Strait song called "I'll be there". It brought tears to my eyes when King George sings about seeing his love ones on the "Other Side". Other...
Stay+, I'm only about a month ahead in recovery. If you want to talk about things, feel free to send me an email and we'll get together. I'm already thinking about my next PSA test at the end of...
I wore my basketball pants for 2 weeks until the rubber snake was pulled. Best thing for your incision is what the guys have been telling you. Keep it basically dry and no creams. The worst is over....
Stay+, We'll have to get together. I'm only about 5 minutes south of Somerset exit. Berk...
Stay+, Here's to the first of many low PSA tests. Good luck next Wednesday. Berk...
Stay+, Must be an RN issue. My wife is a retired RN and feels that I should wait for the nerves to wake up before trying any devices. I tried 100mg of Viagra with some success but I'm not anywhere...
Alleyoop, I'm at 12 weeks post op and what you're experiencing is normal. The first 3-4 weeks, I was up every night 4-5 times to dribble a little bit. As my bladder got stronger, I stopped going so...
Guys, Exactly a year before I was diagnosed with PCa, I had a case of shingles on the right side of my chest and back. The blisters only lasted a week but I've had on and off recurring shingles pain...
Brewer, Congratulations.....Here's to a life time of Zeros. Welcome to the club! Tailwinds........Berk...
You'll do well.......Just remember the catheter will be out within the first two weeks. Once it's out, your recovery is almost complete. I'm about 10 weeks post op and very similar to Stay+. Just...
Patrick, You're in..........Congratulations! I'll have a beer tonight with dinner to celebrate the great news! So happy for you and your family. You must be relieved. Tailwinds....Berk...
Patrick, Praying for a low number for you. I know how stressful it is. Just got my results about 10 days ago. Tailwinds.....Berk...
My Surgeon said a minimum of 6 weeks before he would operate. This was to allow the prostate and rectum to heal and lessen the chance of infection after a saturation biopsy. Tailwinds..........Berk...
Gedman, Thanks for the information and link to the book. I'm going to concentrate on my recovery and wait for my body to recover before pushing the envelope to perform again. Tailwinds......Berk...
Gunner, I totally agree with Andrew. Get as much done around the house now. You won't be able to lift much or be able to help your wife during your recovery. Keep doing those exercises and working...
Peter, Thanks for the suggestions. You're correct. I took the Viagra after a big meal. First time I tried it, my stomach was empty. Berk...
I told my surgeon on Wednesday that my local urologist had given me a script for 100mg of Viagra. At 8 weeks I'm still not having much movement but the Viagra did allow us to have some fun last...