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wd40 Regular Member Date Joined Jan 2008 Total Posts : 218	Posted 2/1/2008 11:19 AM (GMT -6)
	I'm past 6 weeks out and the pee stream is slowing down. It never has been as ggod as it was before the surgery. It is okay at this level and truth be told, I just as soon not tell the doctor. Still a little pain,but not burning when peeing about in the middle of my penis which I think is the same place that hurt so bad when the catherter was removed. Does stream size get better with time? 12/06/07 DaVinci and open prostate surgery after difficulties in breathing stopped the davinci. Walked a lot 90% control the day the catherter removed. pad only for a sneeze before the week was out No pads most of the second week. Back to Top

Tony Crispino Veteran Member Date Joined Dec 2006 Total Posts : 8128	Posted 2/1/2008 11:34 AM (GMT -6)
	Randy, You might want to rid yourself of the phobias when you're at the doctors office. They are at their best when they have ALL the information. And they've heard it before. For me, the stream was improved after my surgery. I think you will need the doctors advice. Could be just swelling, but it's worth looking into. Tony Age 45 (44 when Dx) Pre-op PSA was 19.8 Surgery on Feb 16, 2007 Post-Op Pathology was poor: Gleason 4+3=7, 4 positive margins, Stage pT3b (Stage III) HT began in May, '07 with Lupron and Casodex 50mg IMRT radiation for 38 Treatments ending August 3, '07 My PSA did drop out after surgery to undetectable. It has not returned and I will continue HT until January '08. My Life is supported very well by family and friends like you all. Visit my journey at: http://www.caringbridge.org/visit/tonycrispino STAY POSITIVE! Back to Top

wd40 Regular Member Date Joined Jan 2008 Total Posts : 218	Posted 2/1/2008 3:07 PM (GMT -6)
	I was doing some pee thinking, and realized what the problem is I don't push it out like I used to. 12/06/07 DaVinci and open prostate surgery after difficulties in breathing stopped the davinci. Walked a lot 90% control the day the catherter removed. pad only for a sneeze before the week was out No pads most of the second week. Back to Top

James C. Veteran Member Date Joined Aug 2007 Total Posts : 4462	Posted 2/1/2008 4:20 PM (GMT -6)
	I don't have to do much pushing at all and have a big, full stream. I suggest you tell your doc about this possible problem now, it might save having to address a much bigger problem later. Ignoring or hiding information will only work to your disadvantage if something is slowly closing it off. Back to Top

Tim G Veteran Member Date Joined Jul 2006 Total Posts : 2300	Posted 2/1/2008 4:25 PM (GMT -6)
	James C. said... I don't have to do much pushing at all and have a big, full stream. I suggest you tell your doc about this possible problem now, it might save having to address a much bigger problem later. Ignoring or hiding information will only work to your disadvantage if something is slowly closing it off. I agree with James. Get it checked out. Age 59 PSA 2.6 PSA velocity quadrupled in 1 yr 1 of 12 biopsy cores positive (5%) Open surgery June 2006 Cancer confined to one small area of the prostate Gleason 5 Post-op PSA's non-detectable Back to Top

Gene214 Regular Member Date Joined Mar 2007 Total Posts : 422	Posted 2/1/2008 8:18 PM (GMT -6)
	WD40... I had the same symptoms at about 6 weeks. Then I began having blood in my urine. The Uro treated it as if it was an infection and it did get a little better, but not much. A couple of months latter it had gotten worse yet, so he did a systoscope and discovered a stricture. Dealing with it was no fun. But ignoring it and delaying it made it worse. Talk to your doctor. Even be bold and suggest a scope. The earlier you deal with it the better, if it is indeed a stricture. Gene Age: 64 07/05 - Biopsy: Suspicious looking cells. 12/27/06 - Biopsy 1/24/07 - Dignosed cancer: Gleason Grade: 3+3=6 02-14-07 Radical Open Nerve-sparing surgery Pathology Stage of cancer: T2c 4-18-07: First Post-Op psa = 0.011 05/31/07: Cystoscope reveals "Stricture" 06/12/07: Procedure to remove stone & dilate uretha at stricture: Successful procedure.. 8/31/07: Back to new urologist for regular check up & received 2nd post-op Psa. It was 0.05 8/31/07: First Bio Feedback session. 9/19/07: Finished 4 Bio Feedback sessions. No imporovement with leaking. 9/26/07 - Started injections 10/27-07 - Began using clamp at uro's encouragement. 02/01/08 - Still leaking & cannot contain urine in bladder except when sitting or laying down. Can hold it for abut one minute before drip, drip, drip. 02/28/08 - See Uro. Will discuss artificial sphincter Back to Top

puget Regular Member Date Joined Mar 2007 Total Posts : 237	Posted 2/1/2008 10:00 PM (GMT -6)
	WD, I also had a slow stream at your stage and, sure enough, Dr found I had a stricture. You should have a full stream without pushing. Please have dr check it out. Puget 60 years old Dx March 2007 Pre-Surgery Gleason 3+3 = 6 Clinical Stage: T1c Biopsy: 1 in 10 positive Da Vinci: June 7, 2007 Post-Surgery Gleason 3+3 = 6 Clear at margins First Post-PSA Sept 07 = <.01 (Hooray!!) Back to Top

biker90 Veteran Member Date Joined Nov 2006 Total Posts : 1464	Posted 2/1/2008 10:40 PM (GMT -6)
	Hey WD, I could pee like a 16 year old again within a few days after the catheter came out. Better get checked out. Good luck... Jim Age 73. Diagnosed 11/03/06. PSA 7.05. Stage T2C Gleason 3+3. RRP 12/7/06. Nerves and nodes okay. Catheter out on 12/13/06. Dry on 12/14/06. Pathological stage: T2C N0 MX. Gleason 3+4. PSAs from 1/3/07 - 1/17/08 0.00. Next PSA test on 7/17/08 "Patience is essential, attitude is everything." Back to Top

wd40 Regular Member Date Joined Jan 2008 Total Posts : 218	Posted 2/3/2008 5:26 AM (GMT -6)
	Going Monday. Thanks Guys. You have convinced me although I hate the thought of another procedure. I have had the scope before and I hated that. 12/06/07 DaVinci and open prostate surgery after difficulties in breathing stopped the davinci. Walked a lot 90% control the day the catherter removed. pad only for a sneeze before the week was out No pads most of the second week. Back to Top

wd40 Regular Member Date Joined Jan 2008 Total Posts : 218	Posted 2/4/2008 8:13 PM (GMT -6)
	Okay, told the Uro the stream problem and he wanted to wait saying he didn't want to do anything this early since everything else was going so well. If it slows down to a dribble of course I am to call. 12/06/07 DaVinci and open prostate surgery after difficulties in breathing stopped the davinci. Walked a lot 90% control the day the catherter removed. pad only for a sneeze before the week was out No pads most of the second week. Back to Top

gtmriviera Regular Member Date Joined May 2007 Total Posts : 338	Posted 2/4/2008 8:55 PM (GMT -6)
	A stricture, hmmm. That's a new one for me. Seriously, what do they do for that? Back to Top

Gene214 Regular Member Date Joined Mar 2007 Total Posts : 422	Posted 2/5/2008 11:09 AM (GMT -6)
	As I understand it, there are two related procedures for strictures. 1. Insert scope-like device with a balloon (something like angio plasty for arteries) and baloon it (press it open and hope it stays open). 2. Insert scope-lide device which cuts it out. It's my understanding this one is more risky to long-term incontinence. Of course, I do not know that as a fact. I had the # 1 procedure and it worked for the stricture and it remains open after nearly 8 months. But my incontinence continues. I guess it's anyone's guess if that procedure had affected my being able to be continent. Gene Age: 64 07/05 - Biopsy: Suspicious looking cells. 12/27/06 - Biopsy 1/24/07 - Dignosed cancer: Gleason Grade: 3+3=6 02-14-07 Radical Open Nerve-sparing surgery Pathology Stage of cancer: T2c 4-18-07: First Post-Op psa = 0.011 05/31/07: Cystoscope reveals "Stricture" 06/12/07: Procedure to remove stone & dilate uretha at stricture: Successful procedure.. 8/31/07: Back to new urologist for regular check up & received 2nd post-op Psa. It was 0.05 8/31/07: First Bio Feedback session. 9/19/07: Finished 4 Bio Feedback sessions. No imporovement with leaking. 9/26/07 - Started injections 10/27-07 - Began using clamp at uro's encouragement. 02/01/08 - Still leaking & cannot contain urine in bladder except when sitting or laying down. Can hold it for abut one minute before drip, drip, drip. 02/28/08 - See Uro. Will discuss artificial sphincter Back to Top

gtmriviera Regular Member Date Joined May 2007 Total Posts : 338	Posted 2/6/2008 6:54 PM (GMT -6)
	I'm sorry to hear about the incontinence, but at least I know that my leaking after 4 months may not be unusual. Back to Top

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