My wife and I used to listen to David Sanborn albums all of the time. We just loved his smooth jazz sound. We're going to miss him and are really sorry that we never got to see him in person. RIP...
Hey Pratoman, Congratulations on your "Undetectable!" Looks like I get to consume another Zero bar Ron aka:Boomer...
Yeah, my wife and friends tell me that I'm crazy for being so fitness driven. But, I just enjoy the challenge and the therapeutic benefits from working out. Ron (Boomer)...
JAPS, I was on Lupron for 21 months and I did some kind of workout everyday. For muscle strength or keep my muscles from atrophying significantly I would do 12 sets of 25 push-ups with 6 sets of...
Hey Glen, Congratulations on your decending PSA. You continue to be an inspiration to all of us. Ron (Boomer)...
Hi Zeke, Welcome to our forum. You will find tons of support and valuable information here from men who have been in the fight for quite some time as well as newbies. I can attest that I have learned...
Congratulations Sagitarian on your undetectable PSA! You give all of us hope. Ron (Boomer)...
Thank you for the inspirational letter. I will remember it as I continue with this battle. Ron (Boomer)...
Time for a Zero bar. Congratulations!!! Ron (Boomer)...
Todd, I'm truly sorry to hear about your loss. Losing a dear pet can be very upsetting. They become part of the family and when they pass, you are losing a family member. My condolences to you and...
Hey Ash K, We're happy to see that you are still here and fighting! Keep up the good work and we want to see you here for your 10th anniversary! Ron aka: Boomer...
Hey Gold Horse, I've been here just over 2 years and I'm always encouraged to read success stories like yours. It gives us new guys on the journey, "Hope." Thank you for checking in, I'm extremely...
hrpufnstuf, Your success with having your knee replaced will be in your hands. If you believe that you will be fine with your recovery, you'll be fine. Take a positive thinking approach with you into...
Oh yeah, I lost about 30 yards over the 21 months I was on Lupron. Because of muscle loss, I lost power in my legs, back and arms. On top of that, I had advance arthritis in my right shoulder. I went...
My wife and I have been on a plant based diet for about 7 years now. We are not strict plant based, but 98% of the time. I can't refuse a good, free prime rib dinner every Veterans Day. A very good...
I believe that the surgical team rarely gets a thank you. The surgeon and possibly the assisting Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner may get a thank you during follow up visits. Personally, I...
And I'll be enjoying another Zero bar in your honor Go!!! Congratulations! Ron (Boomer)...
Halbert, Congratulations on your 9 year anniversary! You are an inspiration to all of us. Ron (Boomer)...
81YGuy, Congratulations on your "Undetectable!" I'll have another Zero Bar tomorrow. You're one of the guys that I tell other guys about when they come to me after being diagnosed with PCa. I let...
Thank you Tudpock, 60Michael, Pratoman, and Mattam. All of you guys are really great supports. Ron (Boomer)...
Thanks Djin! A little nerve racking waiting for the first PSA results after stopping Lupron. Thank you again for all of the support that you the other veterans have been giving me over the past two...
My favorite word these days is "Undetectable!" I just had my first PSA test after stopping Lupron back in November and the results were: < 0.06. My testosterone level was 7. So, it's time for a Zero...
Congratulations on Reltnie! Looks like I'll celebrate your anniversary with a Zero Bar this afternoon. Ron (Boomer)...
Not sure who saw the "transfer" of the soldiers that died last week, but Austin was using a cane to walk during the ceremony. Side Note: To the hero's that came home yesterday, thank you for paying...
spouse21, I have to agree with you regarding your aspirin recommendation. I recently had reverse total should replacement. My post surgical medication regime included 2 prescriptive NSAIDs and baby...
Congratulations Stay! You truly are "a ray of sunshine" to all of us diagnosed with PCa. Ron (Boomer)...
JP, Welcome to the site and I'm sorry that you have to be here, but glad that you are here so that you can get the support you need and information to make informed decisions. I haven't seen any...
Thank you for the clarification Pratoman. Well then, I agree with both JNF and Pratoman. :-)...
I agree with Pratoman that the Sec Def missed an opportunity to make men, especially men of his race, aware of prostate cancer. But, now that everyone knows that he has prostate cancer and he has...
Hi Bill, I'm sorry to see that have had to join our group, but pleased to see that your friends referred you to us. There's a couple things that I would like to add. #1) "Knowledge is power" Educate...
Hi JAW31, First of all, I'm sorry to hear that you are experiencing Proctitis. I too, after a year out from 44 sessions of radiation, began rectal bleeding from proctitis. I went through the exams,...
Thank you Jack and ntzguy. I appreciate the suggestions and support. Ron (Boomer)...
Pratoman, Congratulations on your 9 year anniversary! I pray that you have many more anniversaries to come. Ron (Boomer)...
Advice Update: I had my shoulder replacement surgery on Tuesday, 1/2 and all went well. i stopped taking the Tramadal on Friday, 1/5 and just taking Extra Strength Tylenol every 8 hours. Doing...
Thank you Pratoman!...
hi guys, Well, i had my shoulder surgery on january 2nd and it went. right now, i'm typing one handed with liyyle pain. i'm heading out for a short walk, then a shower. i really appreciate your...
Thank you Terry and Prato. I'll check with my surgeon about Celebrex. I've actually been "kicking this can down the road" for about 4 years now. My last cortisone shot was unsuccessful. I just can't...
Thank you to everyone who have posted encouraging words. I will update everyone as soon as I can. Happy and healthy New Year! Ron (Boomer)...
Thank you Jack. I hate narcotics! I just don't like the feeling of control loss and I'd wake up feeling like I had stopped breathing. I stopped taking them after a day with my hip replacement...
Update on shoulder surgery...I forgot all about this question I presented to the group. Here's the latest: I'm scheduled for reverse total shoulder replacement this coming Tuesday, 1/2 (what a way to...
Thank you 81GyGuy....I want to wish you and all of our brothers and their families happy holidays too. Also, I look forward to many more holiday greetings to come to all of you! Ron (Boomer)...
Steve, I love hearing positivity! I thank you for sharing and your battle. You give encouragement to all of us! Ron (Boomer)...
Steve, Fantastic news! You need to celebrate tonight. Congratulations! Ron (Boomer)...
DYank, Sounds encouraging! Keep up the fight! Ron (Boomer)...
Newspaper, I wish you an early Happy Birthday and a successful pause. Ron (Boomer)...
Hi Glenny, Yah, most of my body hair, other than my head hair, eye brows and lashes, went bye-bye for several months. But, most of it has come back, thinner than before, but it's back. I was on...
Hey Halbert, I'm happy to hear that your test results were good. Ron (Boomer)...
That's awesome Todd! Looks another Zero bar salute!!! Ron (Boomer)...
Thank you Michael and Jim. Like I've stated earlier, support from guys like you sure make me feel good about positive lab results. May God bless all of you and continued success in your PCa battles!...