Hey Shepla My Gitar Playin Friend

My Gitar Playing Friend. New lyrics sung to the tune of "Act Naturally" by Buck Owens made even more famous by the Beatles sung by Ringo.

56 Pontiac, CHORUS: Well I bet you I,m gonna be a better man might get some wood you can never tell.The lack of a prostate gonna put my mind at ease and I,ll be back in the saddle feeling swell. Well my cancers gone but it is not forgotten. I am thankin God on my bended knee. Without that doggone prostate I,ll be the best darn manyou will ever see. Shepla Rock On

You're lyrics are good man! How far from Oregon are you and your Gitar? I'll be thinking of you and Birdland on Thursday when I'm not thinking of myself.

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mama bluebird - Lee & Buddy 53

56 Pontiac, Thanks Man It rolled right out of my head on to the keyboard. I,ve played that one a few times. I always get inspired when things are" INTENSE". But I,m coool!! You be cool too and it will be over soon. I,m from the New Jersey Shore A block from the Ocean. take care Oregon we will talk when this is over. SHEPLA

56 Pontiac, and Birdland I forgot " KEEP ON KEGELING" Shepla

Birdland, shepla, & 56 Pontiac,

I hope that all you guys know we're here thinking of you, and wish you all the very best this Thursday. Please post us when you feel up to it.

Glen

Hey Spinbiscuit, Tommorrow is Surgery and I was wondering when we find out if we are undetectable?
What happens after Surgery and the few hours later? Birdland & 56 Pontiac and I are just about to find Out. Thank You All!!! Shepla

Hey, Shepla. Just wanted to pipe in here, as a wife. Everyone reacts differently to post-surgery recovery and pain. However, you "may" have a sore throat from the tube; you "may" be very thirsty after no liquids, so will sip throughout the hours afterward (and into the night); you "may" have really dry lips (ask the nurse for lip balm). They will give you IV antibiotics and anti-bladder-spasm medication. (You'll probably also get pills for anti-bladder spasms to take at home, too, for 2-3 days.

They will probably have you up for a short spin around the floor a few hours afterward, but you don't have to push it if you don't feel like it. They'll probably bring you soft foods for dinner, like Jell-O and soup.

Those are just a few "little" things I can think of.

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Husband age 65

AND, I might add, remember this is major surgery. We sound very breezy in the aftermath - but it's important to not overdo anything until you get the go-ahead from your doctor.

Oh, and our pathology reporat was announced when we back a week later for the catheter removal. Some doctors will call as soon as they get it - which would be much sooner. The first PSA was ordered 7 weeks post-surgery. I think some get it done at 4 weeks.

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Husband age 65

Looks like we are off and running for our date with DaVinci. It is a little after 6:00 Pacific. It's sort of funny I  feel like I do the night before we are going on a big trip, anxious and excited that it is going to finally happen. I will post a report as soon as I can after the surgery. I want to thank everyone that has been involved here with their stories and encouragement whether you have posted or not. THANK YOU!!!!!!!!

Hi Shepla, Birdland, & 56 Pontiac,

The first test for PSA will be 1-3 months after your surgery depending on you doctor. As far as post-op is concerned the nurse will encourage you to get up and walk as soon as posible. Many will be going home after 24 hours; I got to lounge around for 36. Because I had the catheter and a drain tube for 5 days I just wore a 4x t-shirt like a night shirt, and a light robe. This made walking around the house a lot easier. Good luck today we are thinking of you.

Glen

Post Edited (spinbiscuit) : 10/12/2006 3:09:58 AM (GMT-6)