Hello fellow travelers on this journey, Let me give you some background before my question. I was diagnosed 9/2006 with PC after PSA of 12 and biopsy showed Gleason of 7. I had DaVinci on Oct. 23....
Dave, Great post...and your positive attitude is evident. Let me ask if Proton therapy is available for those (like myself) who have had their prostate removed but still have positive margins? I am...
Green Acres, Yes----what a shock. Based on my pre-op informatoin, I expected to have surgery and be back to normal in 4 or 5 months. I consider this just a bump (well, a quite large bump) in the...
Hello Group, I have been waiting to post for my next MD visit. I had Davinci back on Oct 23 and feel great. The Path report came back with some surprises. Gleason was increased from 7(3+4) to a...
Jeb, I have been waiting to hear what you have decided to do. I am in the same situation as you are and am going back to the MD next week to see what options we may pursue. The clinical trial that...
Bluebird (Lee and her Buddy), It is great to hear from you. Thanks for the advice......I took it easy Friday and went down to my hunting club Saturday.....just sat around, ate lunch, and enjoyed the...
Kat- Thanks for the reply. I have been amazed how the encouragement of people with similiar situations can ease one's mind. I was off yesterday and was pleasantly surprised at how much better bladder...
Hello Friends, I went back to work this week......got a little fatigued but worked 4 days and am resting on this Veteran's Day holiday. I found that I tended to "leak" a little more when I got tired...
Guys, Thanks for the quick replies. I am not really discouraged. However, like many of you, I had in mind that the surgeon would just go in, do the procedure, cut out the cancer, and I would be back...
Hello Group, Just got back from 1st post-op visit....got Foley out....Wow, wonderful. Now have to work on continence. Other news not as good---- Gleason went from a 7 (pro-op biopsy) to 9;...
Thanks for the encouragement, guys. Foley is not bad, but makes it difficult to really walk for exercise. I have been careful to take the laxatives and softeners, so no problem there. I am so pleased...
Dawgfan- Best of luck to you today.....let me know of your experience. You are about 5-6 days ahead of me, so you are a good resource. Dreadnought...
Dawgfan....glad to see a neighbor. I hope your experience was good at St. Vincent's...it is a great hospital. Was Dr. Tully your MD? Plus, any suggestions with Foley is appreciated. Lawink.....did...
Hello Group, What a week. Had DaVinci on Monday.....long day; we started about 8:15 and got back to room about 4:00 PM. Dr. Urban at UAB (B'ham, AL) and his staff are second to none. Said everything...
Group, I am getting ready to have surgery in the AM.....in the middle of pre-op antibiotics and colon cleaning. When I signed on M.Kat, Lawink, Spinbiscuit, 56pontiac, swimom, wicket, and Bluebird...
Guys, Thanks again for the prayers and heartfelt replies. I had my pre-admission physical, bloodwork, and MRI last week. The MD said he did not find anything unexpected and we are still a go for Oct...
Folks, Bless your collective hearts for responding. I appreciate the prayers, observations and advice. I WILL be sure to take the recovery as it comes. I tend to be impatient and had already decided...
Hello group, I have read your board with interest the past few weeks. I am a very healthy and active 52 year old. Workout 4 days week, active life, deep faith. Routine PSA showed PSA of 12+. Tried...