OK I'm not surprised that I'm not alone on that stepping on the foley tube thing! It seems really simple but just have to get used to all of it, which I am now, taking it slow as I change bags....
Thanks halbert. I am fortunate to have nice weather here on LI NY and was happy to be getting out and walk walk walking! The energy level is a bit low, but pushing myself a bit. The ball and chain is...
I'm recovering from RARP on Wednesday May 2nd. All seems to have gone well. I had Dr. Vincent Laudone at MSK perform the surgery. Great doctor. Keeping fit seems to have helped. Low carb (99% of all...
Gemlin, the T check was done as part of my pre-surgery check-up. They took vials and vials of blood. I suppose as Peter states maybe it was as a baseline check prior to treatment?...
Sounds good, thanks. Any suggestions on preparing for the surgery as far as diet goes? I'm hoping to avoid bathroom issues as much as possible! In other words I'd sure like to have a bowel movement...
Thanks guys, yep been a journey for sure - have to say that knowing God is sovereign has been my only true comfort and peace. Thanks PeterDisAbelard that seemed to be the conclusion I was drawing...
Thanks for replies. I was diagnosed January 2, 2018. Constant research and learning since; joined PCa support group (Us Too on LI NY); second opinion at MSK 1/24/2018; MRI at MSKCC in March;...
Met with my surgeon last Thursday April 26th. All set to go for RARP this Wednesday May 2nd. Preparing, reading up, getting ready. MSKCC Manhattan is the location....
I must ask whether you and your folks, especially dad of course, (Rule #6 violation deleted) slowly and carefully as the best summary reference I can think of at the moment. Praying for you!!!...
Thanks for responses, I wasn't notified of them so did not think anyone replied yet! OK so not sure what is meant by "intervention" above? I am going with RP as I do not like the RT in general. The...
Appreciate this post and replies. I was at same point, and just made decision couple weeks ago to go for surgery at MSKCC. For personal reasons I think this is the correct way to go for me. I'm not...
Going to being posting where I am and where I think I am going. Any feedback and discussion is quite welcome! I plan on keeping a record as I go through this PCa affliction. I am now scheduled to...