my journey

my journey was a very fast one. I didnt have too much time to worry, although I did some. like a fool I put off my biopsy for a long time. family pressure finally got to me, so I scheduled the appt. the biopsy was virtualy painless, but the results were not! a few days after the diagnosis my va doctor called to ask me how I felt about surgery. he advised me that a specialist from new york city was visiting dallas va that month, and it would be good to take advantage of his skill. I did, we scheduled the sugery for 9-21-06 which was 13 days after the diagnosis. I know thats fast, but I didnt want to fool around anymore. at that point I felt like I owed it to the ones that love me to do my best to stay around. my surgery went well, although it took 7 hours. my right kidney stopped draining during surgery, so they had to install a stint. was released from the hospital two days later, they removed the stint right before they released me. the cathater came out 10 days later[oh happy days]. I used alult diapers for around three weeks although I probably didnt need to, but I returned to work after two weeks. I didnt want to risk wet pants and wet van seat. I do hot shot deliveries all over the usa in my one ton cargo van, so its not like it would be easy to clean up and change right away. after three weeks of the diapers my confidence returned and Iswitched to the pads for around two more weeks. after that it was clear sailing.Im sorry it took me so long to post, I could use the excuse that Im on the road alot, but that wasnt it. maybe mine went so fast and smooth that I was in denial. anyway I have been taking from here, and its about time I gave back. this is a great place, IM only sorry I didnt discover all you kind and courages people sooner. I didnt find you until right after my surgery, but you all have helped me more than you will ever know. and for that I thank you very much.