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Jan 29, 2010 - 12:25 pm
Had my follow up today and they took out the catheter. What freedom!!!! Got the pathology as well. My original stats were Gleason was 3+3=6 Post Op Appears that I made the right choice in not waiting to get this removed. Next visit March 3 for PSA and follow. Joe |
Joined: Jan 2010
Good news Joe
Everything sounds great, know you're "relieved" to have catheder out. Hope your March 3 visit goes well also.
Joined: Oct 2009
Organ Confined is a VERY NICE thing to hear!
Here's to a Nothing PSA in March!
Randy in Indy
Joined: Jan 2010
Great news
Nice to hear outcomes like yours...to a zero March 3 PSA...that is the day I have my surgery....
Joined: Oct 2009
You will do fine!
Sounds like you have one of the best surgeons for Opens at Northwestern....I personally believe the skill of the Dr. whatever the procedure choosen is the single most important factor...along with God and a little luck. We will all send out good thoughts on that day!
Randy in Indy
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Joined: Jul 2009
Cath out and organ confined
Hi Nick here and both things sound like great news. I was also glad to be rid of the catheter and felt so free.Bet you will sleep better at night. Again remember walking and plenty of water. Good luck on the incontinence and other issues.
Prayers to you and hoping for a 0 psa in march for you...Nick Age 52 DaVinci on Sept 3rd of 2009.
Joined: Nov 2009
Thanks guys. Keeping up on
Thanks guys. Keeping up on the water and walking. For the most part, leakage seems to be more or less stress related (moving too quickly, sudden sneeze, cough, etc). Have been using about three pads a day. Have been fortunate at night that I do seem to be waking up with the urge and am able to get to the bathroom. So far, so good. Doing my exercises every day.
Joined: Jan 2010
wow...
it sounds like great news all the way around....
Joined: Oct 2009
Fantastic!!
I know that feeling to have your little cath buddy removed. Now to get your bladder trained again and get that zero score on the March 3rd PSA.
Good luck Joe....
Larry
Joined: Sep 2009
catheter out
I share your joy, Joe! I had the thing hanging off me for five weeks; now I'm pad-free with very occasional dribbles. I did get one funny story out of it: overnight in the hosp. after surgery, nurse comes in, kneels down to collect my bag and empty it. I groggily feel a tug on the bed-linens, reach out and scratch his head, saying "OK, boy, I'll take you out in a minute." Followed by spasm and four-letter word. Nurse thought it was hilarious. John