I don't know how many of you guys are Facebook users, but I am a regular there and have lately been disgusted with the ads that are being published regarding prostate "remedies." Most of the ads...
I loved the unique "twang" sound of his guitar. He was certainly one of my favorite instrumentalists. I have the box set, and every cut is good....
I knew that he had once explained his reasons for choosing "Purgatory" as his moniker. Thanks for finding the post. If suffering cleanses our souls of the consequences of our failings and...
So sad to hear this. The man suffered so much. If there is, in fact, a place called Purgatory, I would wager that David has already had his Purgatory experience here on earth. With his frequent posts...
Very funny. My daughter actually taught her Shih-Tzu (Moki) to say "I love you." Well, it actually sounded like "Ah Rah Roo," but he would do it on command. He was an amazing dog in many ways....
I invariably find myself engaging in lighthearted conversation with the anesthesiologist and the other staff who are preparing me for a procedure. My latest procedure was my third cardiac ablation at...
My wife and I also have Medicare and BCBS. The mailings from Blue Cross made it very clear that there was the option to opt out of the new plan and keep the coverage exactly as it has always been. I...
They might have billed Medicare for $11,000, but they will likely get only a pretty small fraction of that....
For some reason, that story reminded me of these great lyrics from Dylan's "Positively 4th Street." I've always considered this a remarkable put down: I wish that for just one time you could stand...
Congratulations on the "undetectable", and good luck on the stress test. In regards to cardiology, I'm scheduled to have my 10th cardioversion on Aug. 24th. In spite of two ablations and the Maze...
You've had quite a rough time. Congratulations, and may your results always say "undetectable."...
It's been 13 years since my surgery in August of 2010. This 13th year has been unlucky in a number of ways for me: triple bypass surgery, COVID, two melanoma removals, and more. But, I just got the...
I was just looking around and found several places selling the six-lead version for $109, and the single lead version for $79. Not too bad. I've never seen a need for the extra features you mention....
I've had a Kardia Mobile 6 lead device for several years. In spite of two ablation procedures and a Maze procedure during triple bypass surgery, I'm still dealing with atrial fibrillation. The...
Todd, It's great to hear from you. Your posts always radiate positivity and level headedness. Happy anniversaries and best wishes for many more years....
The prostate cancer diagnosis back in 2010 sure got my attention, but I don't remember thinking PC might kill me. Fortunately, despite a PSA of 6.2, the cancer was organ contain. I dodged a bullet...
Pratoman, I can relate to that. This past Monday I has a triple coronary artery bypass graft procedure. They also did a Maze procedure to try to end my constant battle with atrial fibrillation. The...
Congratulations. May you enjoy many more years in the Zero Club....
I don't know a lot about the medical issues that you raise. I just figure that you're probably scanning the site waiting for replies. Sunday can be kind of slow, but I'm sure you'll be seeing from...
It's been 12 years, but when I was diagnosed at age 65, my sex life was a minor footnote in my list of concerns. Saving my life was my primary thought, and my wife made it quite clear that she'd...
Just to possibly add a bit of clarity to what I just posted, both Chicago (near where we live) and Pierre, South Dakota, are in the central time zone. However, our sunrise here in northeastern...
A person's attitude about Daylight Savings Time may depend upon where that person lives in their particular time zone. My wife and I live north of Chicago on the eastern edge of the central zone. On...
Given that you're calling it sinus tachycardia, I'm guessing you may have already talked to a cardiologist. If not, you probably should. If tachycardia, there could be any number of causes. Or, is it...
I had my date with the DaVinci 12 years ago. Three weeks later, I played 18 holes of golf. (I don't recommend that, though). As with you, continence was more important to me than the ED, although I...
Mel, I don't know enough about the subject to offer any thoughts, other than that I'm sorry you're having to deal with all of this and are being forced to make these tough decisions....
I didn't realize until this morning that I got a "two-fer" for September. Yes, it's Prostate Cancer Awareness Month, but it's also apparently Atrial Fibrillation (Afib) Awareness Month. I've been...
I would vote for "If it ain't broke, don't fix it". That is, unless the doc has very good reason to think you definitely would do even better on one of the other drugs. If you're tolerating the...
I've read that there are at least 100 types of cancer that affect the human body. Instead of separating cancer victims into various groups, sometimes competing with one another for attention, with...
Jack64: Just Google "Prostate Cancer Awareness Shirt." You'll find dozens of offerings....
I put a comment on my Facebook page this morning, with a graphic announcing that this month is Prostate Cancer Awareness Month. Unfortunately, it seems that the only people who know or care are those...
Thanks to everyone who has posted in this thread, but especially to An38. I well remember that Paul also was treated back in 2010, and for a while didn't we have our own August surgeries group? I...
That's an interesting question. I had surgery rather than radiation, but my Type Two diabetes started manifesting itself at about that time. I think it was just the fact that I was then 65 years old,...
Maldugs, You've obviously had a long and complicated battle. Here's wishing you many more years and may you continue to subdue this beastly disease....
Surgery was 12 years ago. All things considered, I've been very lucky, but when people say that cancer is "the gift that keeps on giving," they are absolutely correct....
I'm late to the party. We've been out of town and off the internet. I was diagnosed and treated at 65 and will be 77 in two weeks. I think I'm younger than that, but the calendar doesn't lie. Still,...
That's great news, F8. I'm hoping for the same result next month. Good luck on the climb....
I kept a journal of all activities related to my cancer diagnosis and treatment. Twelve years ago, I had been diagnosed and was now in the process of going through the necessary scans and other...
My Dad was a door-to-door Sealtest milkman. We seven kids grew up drinking Sealtest whole milk. We're all still alive and in general good health, with our ages ranging from 79 to 64. I married the...
I grew up in the 50's and was a rock 'n roll fan from its beginnings....I woke up the other morning with "Rock 'n Roll Waltz" playing over and over in my head, When we travel, we listen to Sirius XM...
Wow! It's hard to believe all that was 10 years ago! You were very thorough in investigating the various options, and I'm glad to hear you continue to do well. One of these days we should get...
Very glad that you checked in with an update. Those of us who have known you for many years continue to think of you and yes, even pray for you, from time to time. Hang in there, my friend....
Prato, it's been 12 years since my prostatectomy, and I'm now on a once-a-year PSA test schedule. I guess I'll be there for the rest of my life (and at nearly 77, who knows how long that might be!)...
We've harvested some of our rhubarb. It's in the kitchen, just waiting to be baked into a delicious rhubarb pie tomorrow. Delicious. And I will put my wife's pie crust up against anybody! Yum!...
The last I remember hearing from Purg was that it had become very difficult to use the keyboard because of his Parkinsons. He has endured a lot, much more than I think I could handle, and I hope he's...
Those prices are kind of obscene, unless it's a huge yard. My brother and I used to mow pretty big lawns for $1.50 when were young teenagers, and that was with an old fashioned reel push mower. Here...
My wife and I also watched that episode, and like everyone else were amazed that some script writer thought this was even a possible scenario. We love the show, but the thought of a physician failing...
IsItSerious. I can relate to that. In my case, the conclusion to my prostate adventure was Poe-esque: "Quoth the Raven: 'Nevermore.'"...
I'm a former English major. How's your participle dangling?...
Reading your latest posts, I can't help but be reminded of the words of a very wise man who lived two millennia ago: "I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith....