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wamba2000
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Joined : Jul 2007
Posts : 25
Posted 8/29/2007 2:32 PM (GMT -8)
Sorry I haven't been around much the past two weeks, we've got a passel of health related issues going on in my household between my wife and her mother.

To my topic:  After RRP surgery on May 1, I hoped the incontinence would slow down and end quickly.....wrong!  I got down to the one pad per day level fairly quickly, but still would drip without warning and without pattern.  Talked with my doctor at 3 month check-up, he said to be patient, I was still healing.

My four month date is hitting on Sept 1, and I just realized yesterday that my pads have been dry the past two days and I can't remember any drips for the past 2-3 days.  I am so in awe of the human body and its ability to heal!

My reason for writing: I know we all want quick results, and want to have the quick recovery that have graced others on this Board. If you are having incontinence issues, do your exercises, talk with your doctor and hang in there!  Healing is different for everyone. 

Thanks to everyone for the support and prayers they've given to other members on this site.

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Cedar Chopper
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Joined : Mar 2007
Posts : 432
Posted 8/29/2007 2:48 PM (GMT -8)

Wamba2k,

It is good to hear from you!
Congratulations on your fledging flight away from pads (and  PSA <.01 at 90 days!).

A lot of us (me included) seem resigned that we will be in pads forever at week 12 - and then sometime before week 16, just gain control, even when lifting, etc.

I am not sure those contemplating surgery and planning on being out of pads at week four (or sooner) will find this easy to believe, but we are truly blessed!

Keep in touch.

All my best thoughts and prayers to you and your family.

CCedar
ICTHUS!
AGAPE!


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IdahoSurvivor
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Joined : Aug 2007
Posts : 1015
Posted 8/29/2007 3:25 PM (GMT -8)

Thanks, wamba.

You truly give the rest of us "newbies" hope!

All the best,

Idaho

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bluebird
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Posted 8/29/2007 3:45 PM (GMT -8)
  Wamba, Thank you so much for this thread!!! We are thrilled for you… and so appreciate the sharing of your update.   I just keyed in to your PSA score and Cedar did too!!!!!  Our thoughts and prayers will be with you and your family as you work through other health issues.  Stay close when possible…  In Friendship ~ Lee & Buddy   Posted on your original thread too!!!!!…   Another man's journey through cancer   1 st    PSA…    !!! ~~~ >>>   Woo ~ Hoo   <<< ~~~ !!!   undetectable   Cause   for    celebration!!!!!   Definitely!!!       (Ribs, Wine, Ice cream à la mode) What a wonderful day it is ~ each and every-day ….     Enjoy it to the fullest.   Yippeeeee!!!!!! From   Lee & Buddy *      *      *      *      *      * The ultimate “goal”… we all strive for… Thank you for sharing ~ that your goal has been met…. It is very important to “all ”of us!   This is a way of positive feedback… A way of showing others Hope… and a way of Sharing.   J   Caring is Sharing ~   Thank You for Sharing   J   Here are a few….Personal Threads started by wamba2000 Another man's journey through cancer Incontinence - miracles do happen!
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kdnole
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Posts : 152
Posted 8/30/2007 9:31 AM (GMT -8)
Wamba, thanks for the patience builder. I'm on the 4th week post surgery and still drips whenever it wants but not too bad. I'm on about 3-5 pads a day, but I'm here for the long haul.

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spinbiscuit
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Posted 8/30/2007 4:58 PM (GMT -8)
Good for you Wamba!

You were absolutely correct. Every one of us is unique, and we all heal at different speeds. Our bodies are amazing, and in most cases we only need to have a little luck + patience to get well...that and don't lift anything heavy (10-15 pounds) for the first 4-5 months after surgery.

Keep up the good work, and good luck.

Glen
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mvesr
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Posted 8/31/2007 4:29 PM (GMT -8)
Hi Wamba

I am so glad for you and hope to be there soon.

Take care

Mika-mvesr
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