readying for da vinci on Tuesday dec 8th......

marc1957
marc1957 Member Posts: 79
edited March 2014 in Prostate Cancer #1
Ironically, its exactly 11 years to the day after my lung canvcer surgery (sarcoma).

52, 3+3 gleasons, psa was 4.1 (2009) and 3.1(2008) and 3.5 in 2006. I didnt believe this years test so I requested another, it was 4.0, so did biospies, and had 10 samples, 1 of which
had 10% cancer in it.

JHagerup is my co-worker and has provided many hints tip etc. I haver also gotten many good ideas from just lurking in the background here, reading!

So I just wanted to let you all know that I appreciate all the support here beit direct or indirect.

regards

-marc

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  • Hockey Nut
    Hockey Nut Member Posts: 6
    #2
    Marc,you will come out of this in good health.You already beat this disease once.Had mine this past Monday.The surgery hasn,t bothered me as much as the nuisance of the Cath. We all adapt to it soon and I know you will to.I will include you in my prayers tonight also.
    Ken
  • jhagerup
    jhagerup Member Posts: 68
    #3
    Best wishes
    Marc - Best wishes. Do not worry - you will be fine. This will be a cakewalk compared to your situation 11 years ago. The worst part is the catheter in my opinion, and that's really just a nuisance that keeps you tied down for a few days. Get lots of DVD's to pass the time, drink tons of water, take your stool softeners, eat lots of fiber, and enjoy the down time. You should be feeling pretty darn good by Christmas (actually, sooner - when you get the cath out). Be nice to your wife cause she's going to be busy helping you for a while :) God bless. Jim.
  • marc1957
    marc1957 Member Posts: 79
    #4
    jhagerup said:

    Best wishes
    Marc - Best wishes. Do not worry - you will be fine. This will be a cakewalk compared to your situation 11 years ago. The worst part is the catheter in my opinion, and that's really just a nuisance that keeps you tied down for a few days. Get lots of DVD's to pass the time, drink tons of water, take your stool softeners, eat lots of fiber, and enjoy the down time. You should be feeling pretty darn good by Christmas (actually, sooner - when you get the cath out). Be nice to your wife cause she's going to be busy helping you for a while :) God bless. Jim.

    thought
    Jim

    I was talking to one of the SQA guys at work the other day, he had it done 5-6 years ago.

    He indicated that we were going to startup a Prostate free Zone at work. There sure seems
    to be a rash of it lately.......... must be something in the water.

    regards
    -marc
  • jhagerup
    jhagerup Member Posts: 68
    #5
    marc1957 said:

    thought
    Jim

    I was talking to one of the SQA guys at work the other day, he had it done 5-6 years ago.

    He indicated that we were going to startup a Prostate free Zone at work. There sure seems
    to be a rash of it lately.......... must be something in the water.

    regards
    -marc

    Kidney stones
    Yes, and there was a rash of kidney stones a few years ago too.... hmmm.
  • LBlanks
    LBlanks Member Posts: 44
    #6
    All The Best...
    Marc

    Good luck and all the best. Mine was Dec 3rd and I'm recouping fine. Hardly any pain related to the surgery other than a sore tummy where the punctures were done.

    We'll be praying for you and your Doctor.

    Keep us posted once you get home.

    Larry
  • JLM
    JLM Member Posts: 15
    #7
    Prostate Cancer
    Prostate Cancer
    The Real Questions Men Don't Like To Talk About
    1. Sex Life
    2. Saving the Nerves
    3. Pads for men
    4. The Catheter
    5. Recovery Time = Depends on the procedural you decide on
    6. Be Cheerful, Have Hope, Prayer and Faith
    7. Talk to Family and Friends
    8. ED = Erection
    9. Join A Support Group
    My Name is Jerry and I had Prostate Cancer, today I'm Cancer Free.
    Please check out my website on Prostate Cancer:
    You will see my report and lots of other information on Prostate Cancer


    Please check this out: http://www.jmmotw.com/id26.html
  • JLM
    JLM Member Posts: 15
    #8
    Hockey Nut said:

    Marc,you will come out of this in good health.You already beat this disease once.Had mine this past Monday.The surgery hasn,t bothered me as much as the nuisance of the Cath. We all adapt to it soon and I know you will to.I will include you in my prayers tonight also.
    Ken

    Prostate Cancer
    Prostate Cancer
    The Real Questions Men Don't Like To Talk About
    1. Sex Life
    2. Saving the Nerves
    3. Pads for men
    4. The Catheter
    5. Recovery Time = Depends on the procedural you decide on
    6. Be Cheerful, Have Hope, Prayer and Faith
    7. Talk to Family and Friends
    8. ED = Erection
    9. Join A Support Group
    My Name is Jerry and I had Prostate Cancer, today I'm Cancer Free.
    Please check out my website on Prostate Cancer:
    You will see my report and lots of other information on Prostate Cancer


    Please check this out: http://www.jmmotw.com/id26.html
  • marc1957
    marc1957 Member Posts: 79
    #9
    LBlanks said:

    All The Best...
    Marc

    Good luck and all the best. Mine was Dec 3rd and I'm recouping fine. Hardly any pain related to the surgery other than a sore tummy where the punctures were done.

    We'll be praying for you and your Doctor.

    Keep us posted once you get home.

    Larry

    Larry
    Thanks for sharing !
    I
    Larry

    Thanks for sharing !

    I am just starting the 4 liters of laxitive........
    UG :-)

    -marc

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