Successful Da Vinci

Hi Everyone, thank you for all your support

No difficulties, or complications with my Da Vinci ((25 Feb)) at INOVA Fairfax Hosp, Dr Simon Chung of Dominin Urology in VA

Pre-OP to Surgery approx 7am, into Post-OP at Noon, into a room by 5pm.

Both Nerves spared

Must say learning to flush a catheter was a joy haha
Will conintue to monitor board, readily available to answer anyones questions

Currently starting to build a relationship with my day and night bag and flip a coin to see who does the dirty work, me or my wife

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Bob1949 (Bob)

Southern Maryland

Pre-Treatment PSA:  7.38

2004: Trus Biospy: Suspicious but followup

2007: Trus Biospy, 12 Samples, "Positive"

Gleason 3+3 = 6, T1C Diagnosed December 2007

Prostate, 60 grams

Age 58, 6'5, 233

DX:  Kidney Cancer/Removal, Prostate Cancer/Scheduled Removal, Atrial Fibrillation, Gastric By-Pass

Da-Vinci Ccompleted: 25 February 2008 @

INOVA Fairfax Hospital, Fairfax Virginia

Dr. Simon S. Chung

Both nerves sparred

Hi Bob. Welcome to the other side. Don't overdo it but walk as much as you can. Hoping for a speedy recovery for you.

Mika

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age at dx 54 now 55

psa at dx 4.3

got the bad news 1/29/07

open surgery Duke Medical Center 5-29-07

never more than 2 pads

wear one for insurance now

ED still a problem

last PSA undetectable

Hello Bob,

Glad to hear that everything went well. Now you just need to heal, and build up your strength. Eat lots of protein your body needs it. Don't try lifting anything heavier than a 1/2 gal. of milk for at least 4-5 months. This may sound overly cautious, but it's important not to strain those abdominal muscles.

I hope your recovery goes well, please keep us posted.

Glen

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Diagnosed at age 60

PSA went from 2.2 to 3.8 in 14 months

2 of 14 cores positive at 10%

Gleason 6(3+3), negative DRE, neg. margins

DaVinci surgery on 02/23/06

Last PSA 08/26/07 @ 18 months "0"

Hi Bob,
Congrats on the surgery.  Sounds like you're doing well.  I used the big bag almost all of the time.  The leg bag was a bit cumbersome.  I'm in the minority, though.  I just strapped the bigger bag with some velcro on the calf and wore sweats.  I was able to walk well and never had the urge to pee, just empty once in a while.  Distant memory for me, but I have blocked out the removal process.  . 

I have prayers I say every night, Bob, and I'll pray for a smooth recovery and a great result.  Take it easy and just get well.

Tony

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Age 45 (44 when Dx)

Pre-op PSA was 19.8

Surgery on Feb 16, 2007

Post-Op Pathology: Gleason 4+3=7, 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

Current PSA (1/08): <0.1

I will continue HT until May '09. 

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http://www.caringbridge.org/visit/tonycrispino

STAY POSITIVE!

Prostate Cancer Forum Moderator

Frank

Best of Luck back at ya too

As Im sure youre read many times on here, and its easy for us to say, but afterwards youre agree its a piece of cake.  Just have to be careful and remember everyone is different

As long as you have a good surgical team and ask questions, follow post op instructions, at least in my case, there is no pain, just obvious soreness and humilitary wearing a sidekick bag for a week or so

ONLY regret I had was I didnt get to meet R2D2, he was hiding behind the door I guess til they put me out

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Bob1949 (Bob)

Southern Maryland

Pre-Treatment PSA:  7.38

2004: Trus Biospy: Suspicious but followup

2007: Trus Biospy, 12 Samples, "Positive"

Gleason 3+3 = 6, T1C Diagnosed December 2007

Prostate, 60 grams

Age 58, 6'5, 233

DX:  Kidney Cancer/Removal, Prostate Cancer/Scheduled Removal, Atrial Fibrillation, Gastric By-Pass

Da-Vinci Ccompleted: 25 February 2008 @

INOVA Fairfax Hospital, Fairfax Virginia

Dr. Simon S. Chung

Both nerves sparred

Congratulations, Bob.  Welcome to the other side of surgery.  I had mine Feb 4 and returned to work this week.  I know the catheter is a pain but it is doing vital work.  It was a relief to get mine out after 10 days.  The first time I wore the small bag was when I went to the surgeon's office to have the catheter removed.  I just found it easier to use the big bag and hide it with a coat or in my pants.  Take it easy for these next few weeks - you are on your way!  David