So glad to hear you are doing well, Pratoman. And thank you for your generosity in sharing in so much detail for all of us to benefit. Wishing you all the best....
Thanks, Andrew. Looking forward to the day......
Pratoman, yes! the Gleason score was downgraded -- only 5% was 5. With the negative surgical margins, we were very happy and felt that we made the right decision to go with the RALP. I think whatever...
It's been 7 weeks since my husband's surgery and his recovery is progressing well. At the 3.5 - 4 week mark, we had a little setback with urinary infection and swollen left leg. Back on Cipro he...
Pratoman, Your story on this forum was the one that got me to share my story. And being you went to the same surgeon, I referenced your posts many times. So I follow your story with great interest,...
I must admit, I read more about meditation than I actually practice. It is hard to quiet a racing mind... The body scan meditation works for me. It makes me really pay attention and feel each part of...
Thanks for the links, Peter! Very interesting and fun read....
LOL! I was thinking, powerwash the toilet, but yours is way more powerful! Wow... something to keep in mind... thanks!...
Hi Nytngale, thank you so much. Sending you and your husband positive energy and good vibes on your journey. Stay strong and it'll all work out....
halbert, His continence is getting better... as long as he gets up from bed to go, he is dry there. Daytime is the issue... still leaking a bit. He told me not to make him laugh. :tongue: Tonight a...
It’s been 3 weeks since the surgery and things are getting better day by day. In the past couple of days, my husband experienced some bleeding and naturally we got concerned. Today we called the...
I was studying the 7-page final path report and could not find anything on the nerves... I think they’ve been spared!!! :turn: Early today, Day 11, hubby was able to get to the bathroom in time to...
halbert, That's what we are fervently hoping for -- once and done. We're not that lucky -- it'll take a while with the continence. He's supposed to start the 20mg Cialis right after he's done with...
So we had GREAT news today. The pathology report from the prostatectomy downgraded the Gleason score from 4+5 to 4+3; t3 to t2n0; negative margins. Thank you all again for your support and positive...
Thanks, Andrew!...
I accidentally clicked the thumbs down icon on GoBucks’ post :smhair: How do I undo that? Moderator, help......
No one ever cancels their appointment to have their catheter removed. A great day.[/quote] Haha! It’s out!!...
Day9! Cath removal day is here!...
Thanks, Andrew. I forgot to mention that he managed pain with just the ibuprofen (+Pepcid) and skipped the oxycodone. That probably helped with the bowels. In fact, now taking 200mg ibuprofen instead...
It’s been a week since the RALP. Recovery has been mostly on target, with a bit of up and down. Some observations... *Gas pains has been negligible. *Bowel moved on the 4th day. *Scrotum swollen on...
Today we celebrate passing gas! :turn:...
YES! The most nerve wrecking part was waiting for over an hour after getting the call that the surgeon would be speaking to me shortly. He explained that he was waiting for the frozen section...
Thank you for the good tips, halbert. We got the bucket ready at home. He did two laps round the ward yesterday evening. Even in bed he is trying to move his legs. He was complaining of urge to...
That’s great to hear. Getting ready for him to get up and walk....
Is Colace the equivalent? I think he will be prescribed that....
Just want to send a quick update to my community here... The surgeon’s first words to me were, “today’s the day“. The pathology report was clear (negative margins), the best result possible. Thank...
Sorry to have kept everyone in suspense over what happened. Really l-o-n-g story short, there was a discrepancy between the surgeon/cardiologist's and anesthesiologist's instructions on whether to...
Thank you all again for your tremendous support. The surgery has been rescheduled to next Tuesday. :shocked: I'll explain when I can. For now, we have to stay positive and prepare all over....
Thank you ALL so much for your encouraging words, support and advice. We're to show up at 8am but who knows what time surgery will be. How long does the surgery usually take?...
My husband was diagnosed with PCa just a month ago, and it's been a whirlwind 4 weeks trying to educate ourselves and to decide on a treatment plan, on top of getting our heads around this situation....