Walt: I haven't checked the forum in awhile. I was very sorry to hear your news. Your attitude is an inspiration to all of us. God bless you and your family. Here's a "War Eagle" from a Bamer. RTR...
Seconding what James said. My urologists prescribed 20mg Levitra, split the pill in half and take it every other day for rehab purposes (improving blood flow) immediately upon catheter removal. Also...
Glad to hear that the catheter is gone! Believe me, I know the anticipation of that pain & the relief when it was all over. I think I left indentions on the exam table in anticipation of the...
I haven't posted in a few days. I hesitated posting because I've had very few problems while others in this forum struggle much more than I have. I feel undeservedly blessed. I have very little...
I'm sorry you had such a painful experience. My dr. gave me the option of "in office" or "out patient". I chose outpatient & knocked me out. I experienced no pain & was back at work the next...
I'm still on the front side of the learning curve regarding all the ramifications of prostate cancer. I've always believed I've had good health insurance (and still do) but alas I was surprised to...
Can't really add anything, "cold feet" are normal. I certainly experienced that. I'm 2 weeks past surgery & still have blood in urine about 50% of the time. It's not very worrisome to me. As I...
The catheter has been removed and I'm thankful for that. I've tried to read & gain as much info as possible as to what happens next. I realize that expectations can run the gamut of almost...
Don't think I could have received better news today. Pathology report read as follows: Gleason score 3+3 = 6 comprising 5% of gland Tumor present in left lobe only Surgical margins are free of tumor...
Finally, the day I have been longing for is upon me. I've noticed over the last couple of days I've got slightly more uncomfortable each day with a feeling almost like the urge to urinate. Since I...
Good news to hear Triker. I'm counting the hours until my cath is gone. Keep us/me posted on your progress. From previous conversation I know my surgeon wants the kegels to start as soon as the...
I'm into my 9th day now post surgery. For the most part I feel great except for Mr. Catheter. Appreciate any input regarding the below. Urine color alternates between clear and a weak tea color. I'm...
Wow, 8 portions of fruits and veggies everyday would be hard. Here's what I've done: Reduced red meat to once per week (probably should eliminate it) Made a concerted effort to avoid saturated fat...
Triker, I'm jealous. You are a day after my surgery yet your cath comes out 5 days before mine. Argggggh! Sigh, every doc has their own protocols but me and my cath are tired of each other!...
Your post sounds like deja vu to me. I began to panic days before the surgery and the folks in this forum helped me calm down. Their advice was: you've made the right choice for you, take a deep...
I promise I won't bore everyone each day about the minutae regarding my recovery. However, I wanted, in the event there are others who are feeling like me, to benefit as I did from the advice of this...
I'm just curious as to how much interaction folks have had with their surgeon. Here is my experience: I met my surgeon once prior to surgery I saw him and his 2 residents the evening of the surgery...
Thanks for asking the question. I counting the days, 9 more to go....
I had hoped that my progress take an upward notch each day. Day 3 I made a lot of progress, Days 4-5 not as much. Pain has dissipated but now what I would characterize as a general malaise has set...
Hopefully one day I can be a contributor of information in this forum instead of just a taker. I do have another question. I've got lots of dryness on and around the scrotum. Forgive my ignorance but...
Hi all, second day out since surgery. I've had a temperature spike 100.8 that makes me feel fairly crappy but Dr. says take pain med which will also lower fever. Call back if fever reaches 101.5....
Had surgery Wed morn back at home this afternoon. I can honestly say that the prep was the worst part of it. Had to take a regimen of antibotics that made me think I was going to die. Retching all...
Thanks for all the kind & most importantly positive thoughts. Hearing from folks that have actually walked the walk is invaluable. I'll write again post surgery as soon as I'm able. RTR...
This post can be classified as my "venting". I prefer that descript ion rather than my "whining & whimpering" which is probably closer to the truth. To the outside world (other than my wife) I'm...
Call it shuffling deck chairs on the Titanic,focusing on minutae or just stupid questions: My da Vinci is scheduled for 11/28. I'm already focusing on my rehab (something I can control to some...
Triker: My da Vinci is scheduled for 11/28. Asked the surgeon should I be doing kegels prior to surgery, his response was "definitely". I'm also picking up my exercise routine as others have...
Thanks for all the information regarding the process of selecting the "best surgeon". My local urologist's CNP gave the surgeon high marks based on patients they've referred. I thought I might call...
Thank you for all the responses regarding my reservations about following thru with this surgical procedure. It really helps to hear the direct experiences of others. Despite my aforementioned...
PSA = 3.6 Gleason 6 46 yrs old Biopsy Positive 9/2007 First time reader & poster to forum. The Dr. presented me with all my options (surgery, ext. beam & seeds) and said I would do well with...