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bear24
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Joined : Jun 2007
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Posted 6/17/2007 3:30 PM (GMT -8)
This is my first time here. I  get my prostate removed june20, after reading some post here, I must say Iam not looking forward to it. I have had alot of questions answered here thanks.
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pcdave
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Joined : Oct 2006
Posts : 444
Posted 6/17/2007 4:04 PM (GMT -8)
Hi Bear 24

You have come to the right place.  There is a wealth of practical knowledge here from the experiences of PCa patients, especially those who elected surgery.  When you get a chance go to the control panel in the upper left corner of the screen and consider writing a footnote which tells us a little about yourself (see my footnote for an example).  I hope all goes well with your surgery.  Best of luck!

Dave

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Rufus
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Joined : May 2006
Posts : 31
Posted 6/17/2007 4:55 PM (GMT -8)
Wishing you well Bear with your surgery! Had mine in Dec 05.

When able let us know how you are making out post op.

Russ
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myman
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Joined : Feb 2007
Posts : 1219
Posted 6/17/2007 5:28 PM (GMT -8)

Bear,

Welcome to our forum, this is a great place for you to get information and help with your recovery.

If you look on Bluebirds Helpful Hints (I'm going to bump it for you right now) that will be a good place to start.

We'll be waiting to hear from you post-op.

Wishing you well,

Susan

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spinbiscuit
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Joined : Apr 2006
Posts : 818
Posted 6/17/2007 5:29 PM (GMT -8)
Hello Bear,

We wish you the very best of luck on the 20th, and a speedy uneventful recovery.

Glen
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bluebird
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Joined : May 2006
Posts : 2543
Posted 6/17/2007 11:03 PM (GMT -8)
Hi ~ Bear,                 W elcome to…                                       H ealing W ell                                                                                              and                     A    “ Special ”    W arm W elcome   to   You !        Just a little hug to let you all know we will be there ~ in thoughts and prayers as you head into surgery…      Please let us hear from you once you get home and settled…!!   “Our hands will be on your shoulders”                           special words borrowed from hamala         ~~ * ~~ * ~~ * ~~ * ~~~ )*&^%   Group Hug %^&*( ~~~ * ~~ * ~~ * ~~ * ~~   From the 3 of us... Lee, Buddy, & Murphy   (Direct Link ~ just click on the title below and a new window will open!   Reminder … click on the REFRESH icon once you get there) Helpful Hints ~ & ~ Direct Links to Important Topic Threads ~ Hope this helps you!! :)   «   bluebird ~   Moderator for Prostate Cancer Forum 
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Mike A
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Posted 6/18/2007 3:28 AM (GMT -8)
Bear,
So sorry that you are here, but so happy to welcome you! We will all be thinking of you on Wednesday, and looking forward to assisting in any way we can to your post-surgery recovery! See you on the other side!
Best,
Mike
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kdnole
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Joined : Jun 2007
Posts : 152
Posted 6/18/2007 4:59 AM (GMT -8)
Hey Bear,

I too am a bit anxious about my surgery or more so about the recovery but I know things will be fine. Just stay positive and like everyone here has let me know the biggest challenge is to "Be Patient". Easy to say but I know they are right. The people on this board are great!
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Joes411
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Posts : 87
Posted 6/18/2007 5:55 AM (GMT -8)
Welcome Bear, this site has been very helpful to me too. I was anxious about the surgery too but very happy to be past it now.

Good luck and check in again after you surgery so we can see how you are doing.

Cheers,
Joe
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Tamu
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Joined : Oct 2006
Posts : 626
Posted 6/18/2007 12:16 PM (GMT -8)
Bear,

Anyone that is or was looking forward to prostate surgery was only doing it from the elimination of the cancer perspective. I was resigned to it and that is the only way I could deal with it. I am glad that you have received help from the forum. Stay with us through your journey and we can help as much as possible.

As you travel down the surgery path may the road rise up to meet you, may the Sun always shine on you and may the wind always be at your back.

Tamu
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Dutch
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Joined : Feb 2007
Posts : 400
Posted 6/18/2007 12:45 PM (GMT -8)

Bear:

Glad you found this forum - it will be a wealth of info and support.  Good luck on your journey and keep us posted.

Dutch

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mvesr
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Joined : Apr 2007
Posts : 823
Posted 6/18/2007 2:37 PM (GMT -8)
Hi Bear 24. Glad you found this site. There are a lot of good caring people here to help. Glad you decided to have surgery. Myself, I had the open surgery and have done very well with it. Only a day and a half hospital stay after surgery and had the cath in for two weeks. The pain was not bad and hopefully you will get a good pathology report. Report back to us and let us know how you are doing on the (Other Side).

Mika mvesr
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bluebird
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Joined : May 2006
Posts : 2543
Posted 6/23/2007 9:23 AM (GMT -8)
Hi ~ Bear,   Thinking of you and wanted you to know…  Hope to hear from you soon!!!   In Friendship ~ Lee & Buddy
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lawink
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Joined : Oct 2006
Posts : 621
Posted 6/23/2007 10:51 AM (GMT -8)
Bear, so glad you found us as you go on with this journey. We too were apprehensive and were not lucky enough to find healing well until after the surgery. The help and support have been comforting and nothing short of amazing.

Bob's surgery was September 27, 2006 and we are now sitting and saying to each other . . "wow, what a difference a year can make" . . . . he was diagnosed May 2006. We also were one of the lucky ones to need no further treatment and have follow up psa's that have been undetectible.

We look forward to hearing from you as you progress beyond surgery. I think it's waiting and knowing there's nothing you can do to change your diagnosis that gets to a person. The positive attitude and help of these friends truly makes the journey easier.
;o) Linda & Bob
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