Thank you both for the info....
I have a question, once the prostate gland is removed, why do we return for PSA readings? PSA= prostate specific antigen. Fortunately, after my prostate was removed, the PSA was <0.1....
Steve, Thanks for the information. Sounds like you are in tip top shape due to your work which makes for a speedy recovery. I had the opportunity to visit Santa Fe, NM a while back. Simply beautiful,...
Bluebird, Well,its been 24 days since my DaVinci surgery and 17 days since my catheter came out. I do have excellent bladder control with only the occasional leakage (getting up, sneezing or...
GreenAcres, Thanks for the info, I am drinking plenty of liquids which also explains the frequency. I think the important thing is to keep the plumbing active and maintain sufficient liquids in the...
Thanks Glen, Its easy to forget the trama to the body, and patience is key here. My wife likes the commercial with the "Slowsky's" (two turtles). I have to keep reminding myself to take it slow. I'd...
Bluebird, It certainly is the little things that make all the difference in the world. I seem to have another issue. Going too frequently, in fact four or five times at night and throughout the day....
Bluebird, Thank you, you are right to always follow the doctors orders. I will continue doing the exercises when I urinate. Also, the stairs are a smart exercise routine I can easily add to my...
TimG, I am a bit confused by your last post. I thought the only time to do the Kegel exercises was during urination. Basicially, stopping the flow for 5 seconds then resuming and stopping again for...
Bluebird, That is quite interesting about the neckpain. I too had the lower neckpain and my doctor said it was not related. They attributed it to stress, or the way I slept. Advil did the trick for...
Petal, You're dad is lucky to have you help decipher all the information. I agree getting all the information is the first step in understanding where you are. Remember prostate cancer is usually the...
Rick, I hope I can be of some help. I am also 54 and its been 8 days post DaVinci surgery to remove my prostate. I chose Dr. Eric Mayer head of urology at St. Lukes Hospital in Bethlehem, PA. The...
Thanks Glen....
That is a good question. My surgery with the DaVinci method is this Wednesday and I was planning on sticking with the hospital gown due to the catheter. Finding baggy pants for the return trip...
Thanks for sharing. My DaVinci surgery is scheduled for August 23, 2006 for prostate removal. I am 54 years old, and had 2 of 12 needle biopsies positive with a Gleason score of 6. An MRI of the...