It's a tough road no doubt, I went through the exact feelings your describing. My wife was amazingly supportive of me, but I found that eventually I had to stop feeling sorry for myself, and quit...
You have no idea! I suppose it's a prime example of a multi-urologist office with a large (clueless) staff. They misfiled my surgery so many times it was finally denied over a year later....I'm...
I just had my fourth post surgery psa test at the end of September. I happy to report it was a zero, but while at the checkout window my doctor and I where discussing a timix trial. Due to this he...
Always sit at home. Just seemed to be more efficient for emptying for me post catheter, so I stuck with it. Funny, I've wandered into the bathroom at night and plopped down in the dark to find that...
Well, Tommy Chong believes in it. I believe there is more likely than not some merit to the medical side of hemp for many. I don't me to be confrontational with this statement, but I don't believe...
Thank you for sharing that!...
Well, read the below if you like, but I've apparently been under a rock with regards to the new grading system. It's been revised to make it easier to understand. Today's 4 would have been...
Hi Kat, Good group here, with a lot of support and information. I'm guessing your husband is a G8, 4+4? There will be others that chime in on this, but some clarification will help. PCa can recur...
Actually I remember titration from my wife's Rebif medication, you must step it up slowly to lessen the associated pain from it. Didn't think of it in this instance, but I can see what your saying, a...
It is a tiny amount, the first line on the syringe, must have been 10 units or .1? This is my first go at this, and due to bad timing, I haven't opened my own supplies yet to examine the syringes. He...
That's one of the reasons I elected surgery, I wanted to have it all evaluated. I'm sorry to hear your results are not what you hoped, but at the same time at least your not walking around with the...
Wow, what an ass! There's nothing to be gained being that way, it's sad you were subjected to such an attitude. I'm grateful that both my pcp and uro are genuine guys, one's that seem to care about...
Yep, I wouldn't get a biopsy until I was absolutely sure I needed it, and your doc will guide you. I didn't find it painful at all, but the side effects are pretty nasty! For me the PSA and Free PSA...
I didn't take it that way, but thanks for the reassurance. So much emotional baggage comes with this disease, especially with the varying complexities of each individual lands with PCa , that I can...
While I've been here for over a year, I have somehow managed to miss these "similar topics". I was just trying to be a bit lighthearted/clever with this, not throw out something that caused a...
I haven't recovered from PD, but rather as I've been recovering from a ED standpoint, I've discovered that I have PD. Wasn't aware the bend was there, because I haven't experienced an erection up...
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Thank you so much for your reply! This is a tough pill to swallow no matter how you look at it, but it's one I'm really struggling with that I wasn't expecting. My wife has been dealing with RR MS...
That "good cancer" comment always makes me cringe, especially now! There's obviously no such thing. A friend I've made via my professional life has grown to be a family I really have gotten to know,...
Sorry to hear about your friend BillyBob. This situation brings with it a big reminder that we won't be here for long, but at the same time shows the human side of us that will fight it to the end,...
As I was watching the game last night I asked my wife, "why does the NFL go all out with the pink for Breast Cancer awareness month, with not a showing of the blue in September?". Why does yoplait...
After 12 months I finally went in for the Trimix trial this morning. I was on daily cialis for six months following surgery last year, and while it seemed to help, that early on it was really tough...
That's fantastic news! What an ordeal to go through though, hopefully you can have some downtime this weekend and recover from this stress inducing event....
The layman in me says no way. They've ordered a retest?...
I think this is fairly normal. If your like me, I was amazed at how quickly the bag filled while I still had the cath in. Once out you likely had or have at least some dribbling issues to deal with,...
I'm a year post op tomorrow, and I'm grateful for the zeros I've received since, but I'd be lying if I didn't say not having the intimacy aspect with my wife has left a empty feeling. As shallow as...
So sorry to hear of your loss. Peace be with you. Todd...
Generally speaking, I also push a mouse, and so thought no big deal. I went back to work on day 9, and it was a mistake. You just don't realize the value of resting in your recliner, catching naps,...
Looking back at last year, I was so busy leading up to mine I didn't have time to think about it, and just like that it was over. Given the support you getting here, I'm looking forward to seeing you...
Good point! I was almost dry, just a drip or two here and there for little more than a month before I regained control. I made it on a single box of "light" panty liners. :smhair:...
Thanks gedman, your linked thread would make for a good sticky IMO....
I know this is an old thread, but since it's on topic, I thought it best to add here. I'm 10 months post D RP just as I turned 48, both nerves spared, no margins. I took Cialis 5mg for 6 months...
Sorry to hear of your recent diagnoses. You'll, get some good advice here from others, but from my reading here, I can recommend that you research before deciding whats best for you. Some would say...
Great news, I'm celebrating with you! Had RALP 10-8-14, and just got my 3rd 0 late last week....
Best wishes for a speedy recovery baltimore1. The cath is a pain for sure, but thankfully it's for a relatively short time....
Congrats Andrew!...
My PSA's stayed under 6, in fact my highest was 5.4 I believe, when I was diagnosed T2c last July at age 47. That PSA was the one high one I had, with slow increases over previous two years from...
Hmm, not sure reading that made me feel "good".......
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Talk to your urologist about a generic alternative to viagra. My understanding is it is the dosage is different, and that's the loophole, 20mg vs 100, so you have to take 5 of them but at around a...
Man that is some great news for sure! Look forward to seeing you in the zero club!...
So sorry to hear of your loss. Bob was a lucky man to have someone so supportive at his side. Take care!...
I'm 48, 5' 10" went from 205 to 217 after surgery. I'm a regular stationary bike rider, and ride 10 + miles 5 or 6 mornings a week before work in right at 33 minutes. I was off the bike for a little...
That's great, congrats!...
"But you'll quickly learn, get everything pre-approved" Make sure of this! My surgery was scheduled for Oct 8th of this year back in July. My insurance requires prior authorization on hospital stays,...
Some good advice here, wish I thought about the tubing, as it would have saved getting up to empty the bag. Best of luck to you for a speedy recovery! With any luck, perhaps us that have recently...
Just checking in on the chance you posted. I had to be in at 5 A.M., but I was texting relatives mid afternoon after my extended procedure, so I'm glad to see I'm not the only one! That belly button...
Look forward to seeing you post again soon. Good luck!!!...
I felt the same way Wade1963, 47 at DX, 48 and 2 days on surgery day. I had Gleason 6 T2, my surgery was on Oct 8th with both nerves were spared. I have a dribble here and there, mostly when when I...
Tudpock18, I simply took what you said the wrong way, because I was looking at it in a very generalized manner. Your approach is very logical, and I appreciate your input very much. Thanks, Todd...