Be part of the healing ~ as our “family” group sends

special thoughts!!!

 

This is the best therapy “preparation” we can give someone.

 

 

Hi ~ Alex *Aztec,

 

Just a little hug to let you know we will be there ~ in thoughts and prayers as you head into surgery…

 

Please touch base as soon as you feel up to it… when you get home….

 

In Friendship,

 

~~~~~~~~~~~#$%^&*   Group Hug %^&*(%~~~~~~~~~~~~

From the 3 of us...

Lee, Buddy, & Murphy

 

 

Threads by: Alex *Aztec

(direct link ~ just click on the title!  Reminder to click on the REFRESH icon once there)

just found out

Alex's saga

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mama bluebird - Lee & Buddy… from North Carolina

Link to our personal journey…>>>     Our Journey ~ Sharing is Caring 

April 3, 2006  53 on surgery day

RRP / Radical Retropubic Prostatectomy with "wide excision"

PSA 4.6   Gleason  3+3=6    T2a   Confined to Prostate

2nd PSA 02-06-2007 Less than 0.1 Non-Detectable :)

All the best Alex,

It will be over before you know it and we all will be right here to welcome you to the "other side". You have done everything right in your preparation so not to worry...

Jim

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Age 72. Diagnosed 11/03/06. PSA 7.05. Stage T2B Gleason 3+3.

Alex - See you when you get back to us after surgery...we'll be looking for you.
All the best,
Susan

Hi, Alex. Just want to wish you all the best - it's going to be over before you know it! And all will be fine. Today, you may feel a range of emotions from anxiety to "let's get it over with." Remember, many of us felt this way - it's all normal. The time will pass quickly and the "waiting room" is full here of great folks who are pulling for you!

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Husband age 65

Hi Alex,

Hope you are enjoying your liquid easter meals as much as Ken is :)

Thanks for the note on our thread and best wishes on your surgery tomorrow. Looking forward to sharing experiences afterwards and hoping for the best results for you!

Tanya and Ken

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Significant other diagnosed: 10/30/06

Hi Alex

Have been thinking about you today as you are about to go into surgery on Monday. I even included you in my prayers at an Easter church service today with my family. I am sure that you will feel a great relief after getting the surgery over with and starting the healing process. I so look forward to hearing good news from you soon after the surgery. Keep the faith! God Bless!

Dave

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68, Biopsy 9/27/06, Stage T1c, PSA 7.1, Gleason 6 [less than 5% in two areas], Gleason 7 (3+4) [less than 20% in third area], negative DRE, bone scan and MRI. Starting proton radiation therapy 2/22/07.

Alex, You are almost there. You will be in my thoughts tomorrow. Can't wait to have you on this side. Courtney

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Kurt & Courtney

Good luck, Alex, and God speed. I'll be waiting for a great report post-surgery! Just a further note, my sister- and brother-in-law were over for dinner last night. He had open RP in 2000. No leaks and full performance right away. In fact, he had his first erection while the catheter was still in place! I'm envious even now, and my surgery's not til June!

Alex, our very best to you today as you continue on your journey. God bless, kat

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Husband Jeff 56 years old diagnosed July 27, 2006
PSA 6.5, 2 positive areas in biopsy, Gleason 3+3=6
Radical Retropubic Prostatectomy August 30, 2006
pathology report - all clear - cancer gone
1st post-surgery PSA test <0.1, 2nd post-surgery PSA test <0.1, 3rd PSA <0.1
no more pads Oct 12, 2006
first "real" erection with use of pump 12/16/06
3/07 - occasional dribbles and erections with Cialis and pump

Good Luck Alex. I'll be thinking about you and sending positive thoughts your way.

Joe

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Age: 51

PSA  Jun06  4.1  (PSA Jun05  1.2)

1^st Biopsy Nov06 – Atypical cells but no cancer

2^nd Biopsy Jan07 – 1 of 16 cores positive

Stage T1c   Gleason  3+3=6

DaVinci scheduled for mid May

Hi Alex: Congratulations -- Today you will have the surgery behind you and the healing process will begin.