Man, I am tore up by rash on scrotum and head of penis. Going to be trying more fresh air and powder. Did you spell the name of the prescribed creme correct? Couldn't find it on google....
Wondering here...how I was over treated. Gleason 4+3 and 12 out of 12 cores positive. Wasn't any AS going on here. I wanted that crap O-U-T! Turns out, a Rock Star was 1 hr. from home. Once I decided...
Quick update! Today is 1 day short of 6 weeks post surgery and 3 weeks post catheter removed. I am getting much better energy back. I could make one pad last all day if I wanted but I like to change...
My understanding is Dr. Patel does all operation of the prostate removal. From what I understand about RALP, assistants are always required as there is a lot going on. Multiple trocars, gas tube,...
I passed blood for about 2 weeks after pretty continuously. It started to subside at that mark and I haven't noticed any since. Not sure how much walking you are doing but, I was told to walk, walk,...
Hi! I chose surgery for many personal reasons. I can highly recommend Dr. Patel in Celebration. I am almost 5 weeks post surgery and glad that I went the route I did. I live over on the east coast so...
Hi! I am 4.5 weeks out from surgery. I work from home when I don't travel to see clients. I am feeling good about working from home but, that just started last week. It was hard to sit down for me...
Day 30 post op I copied and pasted this from a response in one of my other threads in the hopes it would be more visible to those gobbling up prostate surgery experiences Well, today is 30 days post...
Great stuff...thanks Bill...
I chose RALP for the following reasons: 1. Age = 56 2. Biospsy results detect cancer but more times than not, the Gleason score is downgraded in the pathology report.. didnt trust the biopsy results....
Thanks Bill, Do you do your follow ups with Dr. Patel or a local uro? Also, not clear....do you thing more (200) or less 30-40) kegels are best?...
Which method did you opt for (kegels)?...
Man, I shudder when I look at the tools of the trade. They look so barbaric!...
Hi Bill....I'm Bill too! The biggest problem I had with staff was the first meeting, when I actually conferred with Dr. Patel. I had 3 of my children with me. After meeting with Dr. Patel, Mark, and...
I've been keeping a small journal of my experience with PCa. Decided to copy and paste here as I feel it fits with the thread and my experience with Dr. Patel Hi Everyone! I'm a 56 white male living...
Thanks for moving my post and the warm welcomes and tid bits of info. I added some additional info to the original message below. I'll read around on the site to determine how to schedule a second...
Hi Everyone! Routine check-up in Jan 2015 showed elevated PSA. GP recommend URO. Uro did another PSA to confirm not an error. Just found out 2 weeks ago my biopsy results. Would like some feedback!...