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kziz
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Posted 3/14/2007 1:15 PM (GMT -8)
Kurt is out of surgery and all looks well.  Thank you greenacres for the great recommendation on Docs.  We love him.  And what a place this Westlake Hosp. is!  We will cont. to keep you all posted.  We will be going for our first walk shortly.  Thank you to all for your thoughts and prayers.  Courtney
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Swimom
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Posted 3/14/2007 1:26 PM (GMT -8)
Good deal Courtney...you two stay well. Glad to know Kurt is okay. Talk to you in a few eh?

Swim
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Tony Crispino
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Posted 3/14/2007 3:16 PM (GMT -8)
I remember my first walk. That darn catheter. End of the hall and back. Second walk later that day three circuits. Then four Then....home.

Now get well soon. (Don't forget to do walks once you get him home)

God Bless you. Welcome over to the post-op side.

Now our prayers for the pathology side.

Sincerely,
Tony & Ruth
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myman
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Posted 3/14/2007 5:00 PM (GMT -8)
Good to hear all is well - Kurt - heal. Courtney - get some rest!

Bless you both
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bluebird
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Posted 3/14/2007 5:24 PM (GMT -8)
Dear Courtney & Kurt ~ Wonderful news and so soon!!!!   Yes ~ sleep when Kurt sleeps  this will reserve your energy too! Thinking of you with a HUGE smile on our face and in our hearts....      Just a warm little hug   and a smile to cheer you, To let you know now that there’s so many near you who cares!! "GOD Bless You"   It's a little prayer "GOD Bless You"... but it means so much each day, It means may angels guard you and guide you on your way.                                   ~ author unknown ~
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Tamu
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Posted 3/14/2007 5:36 PM (GMT -8)
Kurt & Courtney,

Sounds like Texas has been kind to you!! Kurt just needs to get going on walking and soon you will be headed north. I am pleased to hear that so far it has been a good experience and I trust worth the trip. The other side seems so peaceful after the anxiety leading up to it. Once they get Kurt off the IV start pushing the fluids. One more reminder, while he probably feels fairly good he did have major surgery so there is a lot of healing to take place. Do not push it!!

Tamu
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PianoMan
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Posted 3/14/2007 5:57 PM (GMT -8)
Courtney -- what wonderful news!! I know how busy and tired you must be right now. Get that guy walking a littlle and that C02 out of him. Encourage him to rest as well (YOU TOO!). Sounds like you found a great place for the procedure. Keep up the good work!!! It breaks me up to think of how lucky I am to have a wife like you are to Kurt -- someone who was by my side through this whole experience. You're over the hump guys!! Keep us posted!!
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kw
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Posted 3/14/2007 6:30 PM (GMT -8)

    Great News.  Glad everything is going well. 

    KW

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biker90
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Posted 3/14/2007 7:23 PM (GMT -8)
Hey Kurt and Courtney,

Welcome to the "other side". Now kick back and rest Courtney. Make Kurt walk but take it easy too. I am so happy for you both. You are a real joy to know...

Jim
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creed_three
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Posted 3/15/2007 12:47 AM (GMT -8)
Hi Courtney,

Your news is great ... I would also add, "You beauty!!!!!!" - glad to hear your news that Kurt's op is over, and glad he is on the slow and steady road to recovery now. Keep in touch, & take care of yourself too. Kind regards, thoughts & prayers to you and Kurt. Lana & CJ
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jetguy
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Posted 3/15/2007 4:12 AM (GMT -8)

I am very happy that things have gone well.  Congratulations!

Regards,

Bill

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kziz
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Posted 3/15/2007 4:30 AM (GMT -8)
Thank you to all.  Kurt had a rough night with bladder spasms and then terrible itching all over, however things are looking up this morning.  We had the neat experience of meeting one of our forum "family" members, ChiOkc.  What a remarkable man he is.  And he too is doing well.  Thank you again for all the support.  We probably would not be where we are today without this wonderful support system.  Love, Courtney

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GreenAcres
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Posted 3/15/2007 5:14 AM (GMT -8)
Courtney and Kurt - Congratulations - glad it's over and now you can concentrate on moving forward instead of being on hold. Very cool, huh? (Or, at least when the catheter comes out, anyway.) I'm thrilled all went well. I think we could have just stayed at Westlake if they had let us!

Keep us posted as you can - hope those bladder spasms are under control. Dr. F. will probably send you home with a pill prescription to prevent those for the next few days.

Take Care!
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lawink
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Posted 3/15/2007 5:26 AM (GMT -8)
Good news Courtney & Kurt! Every day you will be a little bit stronger. The itching comment brought back "fond" memories. Bob had itching at night for several days at home post surgery, but even that too became a thing of the past.

;o) Linda & Bob
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norskie
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Posted 3/15/2007 6:49 AM (GMT -8)
Great news to have this part of your journey over with and each day will just get a little easier, don't go to fast but nice and steady. Sorry to hear about the bladder spasms, I too had them but not until I was on my way home from having the catheter removed they are very painful. Hopefully everything will go better and as planned from here on in.

norskie
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M. Kat
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Posted 3/15/2007 8:49 AM (GMT -8)
Kurt and Courtney - YEAH! one hurdle down...a few more to go.... I'm so happy you are on the other side and have a day behind you now. it gets better every day. take care and God bless, kat
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kziz
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Posted 3/18/2007 12:49 PM (GMT -8)
We are home and all seems to be going great.  Kurt is getting ready to go for another walk and had his first BM this am, Yeah!!!!  One concern I have is why the leg bag doesn't seem to "draw" as much urine as the big bag.  It may be because Kurt keeps sitting in his recliner, but 3 hours later and less than 1/4 of cup.  It does not appear pinched either.  We will see after his walk.  He has allready taken one with bag on.  Now he has stomach cramps but probably due to the small amount of urine.  We go back to austin on wed for path report, but expect good results.  He had to cut end of nerves due to bad path report (didn't state where pca was), but Dr. F feels that with Kurts age and all that recovery should be good, may just take longer.  For now, we are focusing on the boys.  They are full of questions and stuck to Kurts side.  The youngest is responsible for taking walks with dad, however, the oldest keeps jumping in too.  We will continue to keep you all posted.  Oh, and anybody looking for Da Vinci doc in this part of the country must check out Dr. F.A.G.I.N.  He is wonderful!!!!   Courtney

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biker90
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Posted 3/18/2007 12:59 PM (GMT -8)
Hey Kurt and Courtney,

Welcome home! That is undoubtedly the best place to recover. (I hate hospitals) Those boys will probably jump on his sore tummy a couple of times but that is what boys are for. I'm really happy that you are so satisfied with the doc. That is really important for ones confidence and recovery.

You are on your way....

Jim
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B&B's World
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Posted 3/18/2007 1:17 PM (GMT -8)
Dear Kurt and Courtney, Your post reminds me of an issue we had with the catheter; I hope you are paying close attention and that you are already on your way to the doctor if it is the same issue!  Two days after surgery I noticed B's output lessening slightly and the next day there was very little output in the morning.  B started to feel some real pressure inside (like the cramping Kurt is feeling?), and we called UCI med center right away. Turns out, a small clot had blocked the tube and he had to have the catheter flushed (saline solution pushed into the catheter tube with a large syringe, then sucked right out, along with lots and lots of urine).  Instant relief, but waiting even a few minutes when the pressure was on was scary.  The young doc who flushed the line was the same one who warned B in the hospital that it sometimes, but rarely, happens.  He explained that the tube openings are so small that bits of debris can cause a stop to the flow. We were so glad we didn't have to go to the ER.  Keep a close eye on that! Becky
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Tony Crispino
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Posted 3/18/2007 4:04 PM (GMT -8)
Hi Courtney,

I did not like the leg bag. For just the reasons you stated. You can't recline or do alot of things and keep gravity in your favor. I actually devised a system of strapping the larger bag to my calf. Using the rubber strap from the leg bag I was able to unhook wearing shorts and just set the darn thing in a trash pale or hang it from the chair. Plus I didn't have to change it as often. Instead I used the leg bag when I was walking and cleaning the overnite bag. That was it. But I kept walking, and with each walk I was feeling stronger. I'm glad to hear that Kurt is following that protocol. But this is just part is about over now, so just get ready for the path report and cath removal, yuck. 2 seconds of the ugliest feeling. Over quick but a lasting memory. God Bless and glad to hear he is doing well.

Tony
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bluebird
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Posted 3/18/2007 6:53 PM (GMT -8)
Yea!!!!!!!  Keeping you extra close!!!       In Friendship ~ Lee & Buddy
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GreenAcres
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Posted 3/19/2007 5:21 AM (GMT -8)
Hi, KZIZ - it's good to be home, isn't it? And right around the corner, that catheter will come out. Gravity plays a big role in urine flow. Complications are rare, but they do happen as others can attest. I'm sure by now, you're got the big bag in place and hope all is going well.

Just don't hesitate to call Dr. F's office and talk to a nurse if you think there's something going on. They are quick to respond.
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