Six week Visit-post surgery

bdhilton
bdhilton Member Posts: 866 Member
edited March 2014 in Prostate Cancer #1
Went for my six week post surgery visit today (actually 6 weeks and 2 days) and my urologist told me to just live my life. He was surprised that the last three week I have pushed out 50+ miles per week average and now and I have no physical restriction and I can prepare for my Half Dome climb later on this year…He also gave me a RX to Tramadol since I have not been able to exercise my shoulder I have major pain to work out of it (from old climbing accident) while I build back up my upper body strength…

Since my 4 week post surgery PSA was ZERO my next PSA will be in 3 months from March 31…My urologist now recommending to me to only get radiation if my PSA goes up but I will need to be monitored every 3 months (remember that I had right Seminal Vesicle involvement) instead of just getting the radiation it the 90-120 days post surgery time frame as originally recommend by both surgeon and Urologist…

He says I will need to be on a low fat diet (I already am) the rest of my life but can have the occasional steak and greasy hamburger…He is pushing the consumption of red wine and tells me to enjoy my scotch too…

If the good Lord is willing I just might beat this Prostate Cancer beast…in the mean time one day at a time…I am truly blessed

Best to all

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  • lewvino
    lewvino Member Posts: 1,010
    #2
    Thanks for sharing your good
    Thanks for sharing your good news. Also good luck on your half dome climb. My wife, her sister and brother did it about 2 years ago.

    Larry
  • JR1949
    JR1949 Member Posts: 230
    #3
    Glad to hear your good news
    Thanks for sharing. Good luck to you. The prostate cancer beast CAN BE BEAT.
    Just take one day at a time and go forth with a positive attitude.
    I am a prostate cancer survivor. February 2009 Preop PSA 22, July 2009 postop PSA 0.008...YAHOO!!!!!!
    God has blessed me.
  • spottydog10
    spottydog10 Member Posts: 73
    #4
    JR1949 said:

    Glad to hear your good news
    Thanks for sharing. Good luck to you. The prostate cancer beast CAN BE BEAT.
    Just take one day at a time and go forth with a positive attitude.
    I am a prostate cancer survivor. February 2009 Preop PSA 22, July 2009 postop PSA 0.008...YAHOO!!!!!!
    God has blessed me.

    Good news on the psa, keep
    Good news on the psa, keep 'em coming...
    Mike
  • bdhilton
    bdhilton Member Posts: 866 Member
    #5
    The best feeling I have had
    The best feeling I have had in the last six week (aside from a zero PSA on week 4 , intercourse with a woody with orgasm and my loving wife, family and friends) is that I have been running around all day since Wednesday with my running short’s hanging loose (no underwear)… a simple pleasure…funny what I find to be a wonderful thing these days (and this is really good if you think about it…no not hanging loose but simple pleasures)…

    Enjoy and the best to all-BD
  • zakpaga
    zakpaga Member Posts: 69
    #6
    BD,
    Beleive in the report of
    BD,

    Beleive in the report of the Lord. Doctors treat but God Heals and He will heal you.

    Victor
  • bdhilton
    bdhilton Member Posts: 866 Member
    #7
    zakpaga said:

    BD,
    Beleive in the report of
    BD,

    Beleive in the report of the Lord. Doctors treat but God Heals and He will heal you.

    Victor

    Amen… One of the many self
    Amen… One of the many self realizations on this journey is realizing your life is and has always has been in the hands of a higher power…Love life, enjoy the ride and love your family and friends… best to all
  • gumbyrun
    gumbyrun Member Posts: 58 Member
    #8
    bdhilton said:

    Amen… One of the many self
    Amen… One of the many self realizations on this journey is realizing your life is and has always has been in the hands of a higher power…Love life, enjoy the ride and love your family and friends… best to all

    Wow
    Man, you are going great..."intercourse with a woody with orgasm and my loving wife, family and friends."

    I have also taken the advice on the red wine.
  • bdhilton
    bdhilton Member Posts: 866 Member
    #9
    gumbyrun said:

    Wow
    Man, you are going great..."intercourse with a woody with orgasm and my loving wife, family and friends."

    I have also taken the advice on the red wine.

    Remember that my woodies are provided via bi-mix penile shots ( I am just 6 weeks+ out post surgery) but I have had them since day 12 post surgery 2-3 times a week plus I am taking 5mg Cialis daily … This is the EO therapy that my URO and Surgeon has recommended and I am looking forward to just getting a woody with 5mg of Cialis or natural but right now take it where I can… Live life each day
  • mrshisname
    mrshisname Member Posts: 186
    #10
    BD
    I am so very happy to hear your wonderful news on all counts! Keep up the great work and keep the faith. Thanks for being an inspiration to all here!! Maria/Mrs His Name
  • bdhilton
    bdhilton Member Posts: 866 Member
    #11
    mrshisname said:

    BD
    I am so very happy to hear your wonderful news on all counts! Keep up the great work and keep the faith. Thanks for being an inspiration to all here!! Maria/Mrs His Name

    Thanks...I'll be thinking of
    Thanks...I'll be thinking of your husband next Tuesday and say a prayer...All the best
  • gumbyrun
    gumbyrun Member Posts: 58 Member
    #12
    bdhilton said:

    Remember that my woodies are provided via bi-mix penile shots ( I am just 6 weeks+ out post surgery) but I have had them since day 12 post surgery 2-3 times a week plus I am taking 5mg Cialis daily … This is the EO therapy that my URO and Surgeon has recommended and I am looking forward to just getting a woody with 5mg of Cialis or natural but right now take it where I can… Live life each day

    feeble attempt
    ...I was trying to make a joke there...I'm in the same boat. I'll take what I can get.
  • JR1949
    JR1949 Member Posts: 230
    #13
    zakpaga said:

    BD,
    Beleive in the report of
    BD,

    Beleive in the report of the Lord. Doctors treat but God Heals and He will heal you.

    Victor

    AMEN
    Thanks for your message, this is so true and my experience with prostate cancer and my wife's experience have proved that.
    I had prostate cancer RP, PSA preop 22 March 09, PSA postop 0.008 October 09! My wife stage 4 metastasized melanoma June 09 with 3 tumors, CRT and PET scans March 10 no tumors, cancer free! Praise God for he truly blessed us :).

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