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Kent is doing great!!

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VaFan
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Joined : Mar 2008
Posts : 203
Posted 4/10/2008 5:58 PM (GMT -7)
Just got home and the surgery took about 1 1/2 hours. His doctor feels that the cancer was confined to the prostate but of course we will wait to see the pathology report in a few weeks. Both nerves were spared. He got up to his room just full of himself. All he could have was liquid but really wants a steak. Has the leg things on and wiggling his toes and moving his legs. He already wants to get up and take a walk. I know to calm him down and take our time but its just so good to see him doing so well. He has alittle pain where the catheter is but BP normal, temp normal. I am so happy to have had all your support and I will keep you updated as time goes on. tongue
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Tim G
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Posted 4/10/2008 6:05 PM (GMT -7)
Thanks for the update and good report on Kent.  I, too, detested the leg massagers and the liquid diet.  But the important thing is that he is doing well and that the surgery was successful!    Keep in touch and hang in there...Tim
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tedgard
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Posted 4/10/2008 6:27 PM (GMT -7)
Congratulations!  Today is the first day of recovery. It was not that long ago that my wife was helping me through it after my surgery.  She helped me up that first night to take a walk.  I had to stay two nights, only because I had not passed gas on the next day.  Regardless, by the time I left the hospital at noon the following day I had walked enought laps to equal 4.5 miles.  Walking is one of the best things that you can do to help your recovery. Wishing you both the best! Ted.
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DanmanBob
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Posted 4/10/2008 7:03 PM (GMT -7)
Glad to know he is doing well.

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biker90
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Posted 4/10/2008 7:09 PM (GMT -7)
Hey VaFan,

Welcome to the "other side". You are on your way to recovery and it should feel great. Take it easy, don't lift anything, but walk a lot.

Please keep us posted...

Jim
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Doting Daughter
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Posted 4/10/2008 7:25 PM (GMT -7)
The healing begins!! Hooray!  Good luck for a speedy recovery and a cancer free future!! 
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norskie
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Posted 4/10/2008 7:38 PM (GMT -7)
VaFan

Great news on the road to recovery, the first hurdle is in the books so as to speak. Just have him take it slow and steady and each day will get better. Good luck as you continue on the healing path.

Norskie
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myman
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Posted 4/10/2008 8:41 PM (GMT -7)
That's good news! You both get your rest & walk when the doc says - gets the gas out!

I wish your dear husband a smooth recovery.

God Bless,
Susan
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bluebird
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Posted 4/10/2008 8:46 PM (GMT -7)
  Hey Cindy & Kent, Great News.... and we truly appreciate the quick update!!!  Thought of you guys today at 1:00 and sent special thoughts your way....  I know you felt them from all of us! Take care and keep moving forward!!! Hugs to all of you!!  In Friendship ~ Lee & Buddy
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Tony Crispino
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Posted 4/10/2008 9:30 PM (GMT -7)
Hi VaFan,
Great news and now the healing begins. Stay close and we can help with each step Kent and yourself will have to take. Good days ahead. Many, many of them.

Tony
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Mike A
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Posted 4/12/2008 8:36 AM (GMT -7)
Cindy and Kent,
Welcome to the other side! Take things slow, and Kent will be up and at 'em before you know it! Great news on the nerve sparing, that will likely mean a lot down the road. When he has that steak, trust me, he'll enjoy it more than any steak he's ever had!!!
Best,
Mike
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