Take care of the house chores before surgery - mow the lawn, pay bills, laundry, groceries, etc. For me, surgery wasn't very painful but I was sore in the stomach area for a few days from the...
Met with the URO last week. Still at <0.1. Now 21 months post RALP surgery. Off to a good start this year!...
One year ago today I had my robotic surgery. Time sure does fly by....no news to anyone I guess. I don't post much but check in and lurk around several times week to see how things are going with all...
Todd, My condolences on your loss. Maybe, just maybe, in heaven right now the saints who succumbed to the cancer-beast are introducing themselves to one another. And perhaps our fathers are among...
Todd, Your story was mine 22 years ago when I lost my dad to Pca. My prayers are with you and yours....
Hi Big Mac, Yes, I had my RALP at Florida Hospital with Florida Urology Associates (Dr. Rakesh Patel; no relation to Vip that I'm aware of). Would easily recommend him/them to my family & friends as...
Thanks for the response. My doc also had two assistants during my surgery but they weren't surgeons. Sounds like your recovery is coming along nicely and I know how great it feels to be back in the...
Masbirdies Bill, I noticed that you mentioned that Dr. Patel's assisting surgeons introduced themselves prior to your surgery. So I'm wondering if you know how much, if any, of the actual RALP...
Jim, I understood the point...was just trying to answer one of the questions. Thanks to all of you for the advice and half life explanation...I do appreciate it....
The path report doesn't mention G6. It states Gleason score of 4+5=9 with a 20% component of Gleason pattern 3. And about 5% of tissue areas examined are involved by the tumor. EPE and SVI: Not...
First post-surgery blood will be drawn this week (31 days after surgery) and see the Dr next week for results. From what I read here on HW, that may be a bit soon but trust the Dr knows why he's...
Jim - how would I actually do that? Do I ask my URO to send the slides with a request? Do I get the slides and send / make the contact? Does insurance usually pay for second patholovy? Thanks for any...
WRT the 3 options outlined by Allen, I assume I will never know the reason for the big change. My URO is a fairly large practice here in Orlando so would like to believe bx they pull are diagnosed by...
Prato - sounds like you enjoyed your time off....good for you. Hoping for the best on your upcoming PSA test. Getting my blood pulled next week / meet with doc in two weeks for first meeting since...
Sounds like the abdominal pain has subsided....glad to hear that. Keep an eye on that leg and see a doc soon if it continues....don't want to be fooling around with clots. As soon as I was moved into...
Journey - just thought I'd check and see if the pain has subsided any for you?...
That was me who went from 6 to 9. I see the doc again in 2 weeks and my first question will be what % of the time do they see that significant a change. Perhaps I should be buying lottery tickets!...
Good luck with it. When it rains....it pours!...
Journey, What kind of disk surgery did you have? I too have back issues; two desiccated disks. About to start PT, then injections if that doesn't work, then potentially surgery as final choice. Did...
Hope the pain subsides soon and that a good pathology report is in your near future. Before too long this will hopefully be behind you for the most part....
MyHero, My heartfelt condolences to you and your Mum. I lost my father 22 years ago under similar circumstances at the end of his fight so know what you are going through. May God's peace enter your...
Doug - thanks....hope it helps give some insight. Saw your other post and would agree with the consensus that a biopsy would be best; it would surely be my choice. I see you've been down this road...
Halbert - funny thing...my Dr didn't mention how soon it would be OK for sex but the use it or lose it philosophy sounds like sage advice to me. Beth n Gary - thanks for checking in. Hoping for very...
Swelling has gone down today and not as sensitive. Guess it was a 2-day adventure for me. Now....if only I can experience some swelling elsewhere in the not too distant future..... Prato - glad to...
Thanks Halbert - knowing it can happen makes me feel a little better. Don't recall the Dr mentioning it as a possible SE so had me a bit concerned....
A question for you guys - in the past day or so, my family jewels seemed to be more sensitive / swollen. Has anyone else had that experienced? Is that a common SE of RALP? Hope all are doing well....
Grege6 - sounds like your recovery is going well.....good for you! Hope that trend continues. Just checked out the Wesley Hospital website....looks like you were in a great facility. 2+ hour drive...
Bill - glad you had good experiences with FL Hospital. I was generally impressed as well and feel we're blessed in central FL with good facilities. I also considered Dr. Vipul Patel - know his center...
For those of you who are considering the DaVinci surgery for your prostatectomy, I thought I'd share my story to give you a sense of what it entails. There are others on this forum as well. Treatment...
No, I did not get a second opinion on the G6. Wasn't aware of the advisability of that at the time of the biopsies unfortunately. And don't know which lab my URO used for that but would have to...
Redwing57, I appreciate the comforting insight and seeing your positive PSA results. My next PSA is in three weeks (or 6 weeks post op). Hoping to see some reduction at least but seems from other...
Thought I'd post my experience for those wondering when to seek treatment given lower Gleason score. My last biopsy (Feb 2014) showed 3+3 = 6. At that time I was advised to consider treatment but...