83 and Surgery

finbar

One day before the New year, I was diagnosed with prostate cancer. Only six months before,
my wife had succumbed to cancer and it was a double blow not only for me but for my children. With a PSA of 6.4 and a Gleason of 8, and at the advanced age of 83, the verdict had come down hard: No surgery for me, the cutoff was age 74. So out came the needle and in went the
Lupron, a four month shot tho I thought it was for a single month.
A quick visit to the radiologist and a rundown on radiation, chemo and Lupron plus all of the horific side effects. What? possible enlarged breasts- what did I hear right? No women can sit on your lap? No, no, not for me! I did some research, sought a second opinion, got clearance from my cardiologist and in a few months was on my way out-of-town for robotic
prosectomy.
Walked into a lab-style operating room with attendants scurrying back and forth. There stood the robot hungrily eyeing me. I lay down, a mask placed over me and what seemed like an instant ( it was 4-1/2 hours later) I awoke in a hospital room feeling quite o.k. Would you
believe it?: the next morning, I quickly walked a mile. It's now six months later, I've
had three PSA reports, all zero. The exterior wounds are minimal, I jog, work out with weights and feeling great. Wait! The only problems I had were caused by the nefarious Lupron:
night sweats, flashes and a badly swollen knee area.

fishing_fool

83 and going strong!
What an inspiration! I am AJ's wife and we are so sorry you lost your wife and then had to face all of your prostate problems. My husband is T2a – T2c, PSA 5.01, 1 positive of l2, Gleason 3+3 6 and is having the DaVinci Nov. 9th. We are wondering how long you had your catheter in, and any incontinence? Your outlook is very positive. At your tender young age ~ you are making some of us younger folks look bad. Congrats and Best wishes for a long and healthy life.

shubbysr

fishing_fool said:

83 and going strong!
What an inspiration! I am AJ's wife and we are so sorry you lost your wife and then had to face all of your prostate problems. My husband is T2a – T2c, PSA 5.01, 1 positive of l2, Gleason 3+3 6 and is having the DaVinci Nov. 9th. We are wondering how long you had your catheter in, and any incontinence? Your outlook is very positive. At your tender young age ~ you are making some of us younger folks look bad. Congrats and Best wishes for a long and healthy life.

Younger folks don't look bad, we welcome a senior club member!
yes, quite an inspiration! Now I hope to live to be 90+ !!!!!

jim (shubbysr)

finbar

fishing_fool said:

83 and going strong!
What an inspiration! I am AJ's wife and we are so sorry you lost your wife and then had to face all of your prostate problems. My husband is T2a – T2c, PSA 5.01, 1 positive of l2, Gleason 3+3 6 and is having the DaVinci Nov. 9th. We are wondering how long you had your catheter in, and any incontinence? Your outlook is very positive. At your tender young age ~ you are making some of us younger folks look bad. Congrats and Best wishes for a long and healthy life.

Had catheter in for one week with little inconvenience and was out and about every day.
Incontinence virtually none. Used pads for about a month just to be sure. Have no problem.
Had a great surgeon with over 3,000 cases. Glad to be of help.

lewvino

Finbar,
Hoping you having
Finbar,
Hoping you having many more years with Pretty ladies setting on your lap!

larry

finbar

lewvino said:

Finbar,
Hoping you having
Finbar,
Hoping you having many more years with Pretty ladies setting on your lap!

larry

lewvino
Thank U Larry, good wishes like yours are always welcome.