I had my 2 year PSA test recently and am happy to report that the result was again <0.01. I've been totally continent since 10 months post op but those initial 10 months I would not want to repeat....
I was not prepared for the incontinence issues either and it really shocked me after the catheter was removed. I got so tired of putting up with the constant wet pads and spurting every time I got up...
The present lgG were 41, 45, 58, and 66....
dcd2103....blood work was done at a Lehigh Valley Network Lab in PA, don't know where they have the vials sent, whether their own lab or outside. They took 9 vials and had the blood checked for many...
I was never tested for Lyme previously, not until 2 weeks ago. The lgG had only 4 out of 10 present. The lgM had 2 out of 3 present (23 and 41). Six years ago when I was treated for SIBO they gave me...
Thanks, Garzie!...
Here goes.....just got lab results back after having 9 vials of blood drawn a few days ago in an attempt to find out the cause of my long term health problems. Only thing found was lyme disease. Let...
Sprayed and betrayed....Sgt USAF...Korat RTAFB, Thailand 1968-1969. Got a 4.9 PSA and % free PSA showed a 55% chance of prostate cancer resulting from my annual blood work spring of 2019. VA sent me...
Zero on mine last month...one year now. Was wondering if any other Veterans out there got agent orange disability for this crap and how long the VA continued it?...
I wore an external clamp for several weeks after post op and it didn't bother me at all and I think if I had long term incontinence issues I would much rather wear the external clamp than risk the...
It might sound gross but I had severe incontinence post op last Oct and after a few weeks of this tried a Bard penile clamp....it worked great! Wish I had known about this going into the operation....
Glen....I had single port robotic surgery last October. My gleason rating was 7 and I had 3 out of 12 samples positive. PSA was 4.9. Just had my 4th PSA post op test which came back again <0.01. I am...
I've been retired for 11 years so more time now but have worked out/run my entire life....don't run any more, just take a long walk every few days. When I get up in the morning I do 5 sets of 20 rep...
Just received some good word....got my 8 month post op PSA results....still showing <0.01. My incontinence is essentially gone, I still wear a thin pad when out doing strenuous property chores but...
Try rye bread! There were two 80 something year old friends who would always meet in the local park, sit on a bench, and chat during the day. One day one of the old guys came running into the park...
I've had several basal cell carcinomas removed from my face and back over the last several years. I have another black one on my back for a few months and have an appt at the dermatologist Monday....
DT....I should probably make a clarification on my post RALP pathology report: The report does indicate: Number of lymph nodes involved: 0 Number of lymph nodes examined: 1 But earlier in the report...
I had the biopsy last summer....took only about 5 minutes.....no pain at all for me during the test, just heard the clicking of the machine. The only part that bothered me somewhat was the surprise...
Beaverduck...you'll be fine...your pathology report is as good as or better than mine and my first two PSA tests came out great. Incontinence essentially gone, wear a thin pad just to be sure. Just...
Fantastic news!...
Thanks DT...have one on me!...
Thanks, DT.......updated profile as best I could with 400 character limit. Other concern is the 80% of pattern 4 although the report indicates tumor is restricted to the prostate with no evidence of...
My post RALP report also indicated the presence of perineural invasion. I wonder about the chance of having the cancer spreading outside the prostate and any increase in mortality risk? Although my...
Line em up, halbert! LOL Incontinence is now almost a non issue....I wear a thin pad during the day just in case....guess I'm gun shy after the experience after the catheter was removed....those 2...
Just received my 2nd post RALP PSA test results.......<0.01. This was a little more than 4.5 months after surgery. First result, 5 weeks after surgery, was 0.01. So happy it looks good so far,...
I'm a military Veteran and in retirement I volunteer for a non profit Veterans service organization. One of our projects is to go out into the homeless communities around the area almost every...
Prior to deciding on robotic surgery last Sept, the radiation doc told me if I chose radiation they would seed my prostate with gold chips, also that they would inject some kind of gel between the...
I had my catheter in for 12 days but I thought that was mainly due to the appt schedule with the nurse. I went home the same day since I had single port robotic surgery and no drain tube. I kind of...
If his incontinence is to the point where a pad or diapers are a real bother, I would suggest a penile clamp if your doctor agrees. I had a very hard time after surgery when my catheter was removed...
Have you tried a penile clamp? When an acquaintance of mine recommended it a short time after my catheter was removed I reluctantly tried it (Cunningham) and after trimming the foam I found out that...
[quote="beaverduck"]Wow. As always, the good ppl of this forum have come through with some great info and the moral support i need so bad. Thanks again. I'd like to go through all the posts and thank...
I have a Harley Iron 883 sitting out in the garage waiting on repairs after a state police officer claimed he didn't see me, pulled out in front of me with me going 52 mph, laid the bike down on the...
[quote="Mumbo"]Welcome back BD. How do you dry your back after a shower holding a bag? I just took the catheter bag off when getting in the shower and let the tube drain, then put the bag back on...
Maybe I'm a little different than some others who had surgery....just going to relate my own experiences. I'm not overweight, in fact very slim so maybe that helps. 72, almost 73, and live alone. I...
I kind of remember my doc saying he was going to apply a topical numbing but was still freaked out from him shoving that probe thing up my butt so don't know for sure if that's what he said but I had...
I had single port robotic surgery 10 weeks ago, had one small 3/8" incision lower right ab and a 3/4" incision right below my navel for prostate removal....went home the same day, never had any pain,...
https://uoflphysicians.com/blog/2018/11/06/cyberknife-may-reduce-side-effects-of-prostate-cancer-treatment/ The above article indicates the patient eligibility for SBRT. It claims Gleason 7 (3+4)...
I chose surgery after considering all the options. The bone scan was neg, the CAT scan neg, the MRI didn't indicate any progression outside the prostate. I didn't like the radiation option due to...
I've gone to the gym, ran my entire life....still got PC. My twin brother, who never went to the gym nor worked out, has maintained a very low PSA. I think being subjected to chemicals, catalysts,...
I remember standing in the room after the nurse walked out and left me alone for a minute while I took my clothes off. I noticed this small table with two probe like looking things on it, one maybe...
To say that a biopsy is "no fun" makes one think it's going to be miserable. Maybe it depends on who performs it. Other than shoving the probe up my butt which allowed the biopsy equipment to go in,...
Get the biopsy...really nothing to it. If all the samples come back negative you can be relieved. If they show cancer hopefully it's early enough that it didn't spread outside the prostate and it can...
I had robotic surgery on Oct. 4, 2019 and the length of mine, flaccid, has not changed at all. Don't know about erect since that's not happening yet....
Congrats, Pratoman! I retired at age 62 and have now been at it for ten years. I traveled a lot for work and only got back to home base about once a month so getting back permanently to my 7.5 acres...
I'll be 7 weeks post op Friday and have been wearing a penile clamp for the past several weeks due to excessive uncontrolled urination during the day, especially when getting up from a chair or from...
62gal....for what it's worth, I'm 72 and had robotic surgery on Oct. 4. I just didn't like the idea of not being able to have surgery if the initial radiation didn't work. I was sent home the same...
The test result said...."the lower level of detection is 0.01 ng/mL". Hopefully that's good news....I don't have a consultation until early Dec....
Was in the Air Force 1966 - 1970, Korat, Thailand 1968 - 1969. Filed claim for type 2 diabetes and COPD March 2018 per Agent Orange Registry exam results but was denied due to the diabetes being...
Got my first post op PSA result today: 0.01...
[b]First post op PSA: 0.01...