Hi, Studies reveal that the "Bruce Protocol" stress test is an excellent predicter of the potential for an "event". It would be best to have a cardiologist administer the first test and then you can...
Kitt and bcsurvivor, Thank-you both, very much. Roy123...
Hi, My EF is falling of the chart. My history is; MI in 2000, EF reduced to 55%. In 2010 I had a fainting incident and testing revealed my EF had lowered to 35%. An ICD (implantable cardioverter...
Thanx for quick reply and interest. I noticed the term "external" on the hospital discharge form. I think it might just mean external to the natural sphincters. I understand the equipment operates...
Hi, I'm much obliged for everyone's postive comments. I had an Artificial "External" Urinary Sphincter implanted Jan 19/12. Attempting to supply some control to total wetness 18 months after Open...
Mike, I really appreciate your interest. I've read your reply several times. I think that it is excellent advice. Just to make matters interesting; the surgery was done in Canada (I'm not...
Gentlemen, Thank-you all.............for your posts on this incontinence issue. I am just over 6 mos post-op and still hugely incontinent. Pads are in the order of 6 or 7 per day. I'm not weighing...
Much Obliged; to Everyone for great advice prior to operation. Results: Age 69, PSA 5.7, Gleeson 3+4=7, clinical stage T2b, complications.......former fractured pelvis. Turned down for laproscopic...
Alf, You have done an excllent job of assembling information that is much needed. I am very grateful. Thank-you. I am just diagnosed, PSA 5.7, 5 of 12 cores positive, 3+4=7 Gleason, T2a or b however...
Thank-you very much for saying it...........like I believe it's really going to be. (I'm just diagnosed). You have a tremendous writing style. Thanks again. Darryl...