Hi Danmanbob My husband was told to do 10 per night right before bedtime once the cath was removed. He began seeing good improvement after about a week and was pad free in less than a month. He...
Hello Silkflour, Here's my female voice on the subject! Amen Danmanbob! If that means that we don't have intercourse again until May or June, no problem. We are thankful to be alive and are looking...
Hi Matt, That's fantastic news! We're several months behind you and can only hope for the same success with Viagra someday. That's very encouraging! Marie...
Hi Fatcat, Glad you have the surgery behind you, so now you can concentrate on healing and feeling better. My husband had a lot of gas and bloating and was miserable, then a nurse suggested a stool...
Hi Bob, Glad you have the surgery behind you and the cath out. I'm so sorry the path report wasn't what you had hoped for. But like Bluebird said, for now.. concentrate on getting healed and feeling...
Fantastic News Swimom, It's wonderful you have stuck with the forum so long, you continue to give everyone a lot of support and hope. It's comforting to all of us to hear success stories, especially...
Hi, Just called to confirm the test results. She explained that is the lowest they go and it is considered undetectable. She said labs can differ in their results of testing. Thanks Norskie and Barry...
Thanks jwb for pointing that out to me. Hummmm well the letter they sent said undetectable at < 0.1 I guess we were so excited with that news that we didn't question it. I'll call and have them...
Congrats BeachBum! Sounds like you are well on your way to a full recovery! Thanks for keeping us up to date! We love zero's and good news! Marie...
Thanks everyone for your continued support and encouragement! This really is a milestone! After a summer of worry and the fall bringing bad news, and then the winter surgery. We're both taking a deep...
Hi, We got the results today on the first post-op PSA! It's undetectable 0.1!! Whew... that's a relief. /community/emoticons/yeah.gif Cheers \~/ \~/ Marie...
Hi kw, Here's a female version of the sling surgery. I had the sling installed a year ago because of stress caused incontinence. Bending, coughing, laughing, sneezing, lifting etc, and also having 3...
This is a good topic to bring to light. Since my husband's encounter with PCa I feel it's my duty to inform all men to take charge of their health and be proactive and have the PSA test. My brother...
Dear Sue, I am so sorry for your loss, I hope you will find comfort reading all the posts from your PC online family, knowing that we are feeling your pain and will pray for you and your family. Marie...
Educator, You have a lot to be excited about ! That's great news! After what you guys have been through, it's nice to get some good news! We all feel your excitement! Marie...
Hi JCL, What a wonderful attitude you and your wife have. We are looking at it in the same light, and focus on the positive and always find good in every situation. If we have to go to a Plan B, then...
Hey Randy, I guess he does at that! Now I bet he'll want to take a jacuzzi more often together. That's fine with me, I'm very willing to help him feel good. I was a little hesitant though, thinking...
Thanks Paul, I loved that video, it really brightened my day! Marie...
Hi Paul, Relax... be patient and get better! Easy for me to say huh? ha ha You are only 2 weeks post-op and have a lot of healing to still do. We're only a week ahead of you. Getting over the first...
Fantastic News Jim! You are that much closer to burning that t-shirt! Way to go.. we're relieved with you! Marie...
Hey Jim, That's a great T-shirt! You have such a terrific attitude, it's contagious! Paul, I believe everything that happens to us on this earth makes us who we are, the good with the bad. Just look...
Hi Paul, Thanks for starting a new thread on this topic. It will be interesting to hear what others have to say about it. Someone said they consider you cured after 5 years of clean tests. I guess...
Hi Bob, Welcome, I know you will find lots of support here and first hand knowledge to help your journey be a much smoother one. Everyone heals at their own pace, depending on their systems etc. so...
Thanks James, Five years is a long time to worry! /community/emoticons/yeah.gif For now, we're taking one day at a time and concentrating on getting healthy! And looking forward to lots of 0's!...
Fantastic News Paul! 2008 is off to a Great Start! Cancer Free! I haven't noticed the term "cured" being used. How long before someone claims to be a cancer survivor? Randy's doc seemed so positive...
Ogden Utah, surgery at the Jon Huntsman Cancer Institute in SLC UT...
Hey Randy, awww that's sweet. I'm not supposed to lift much either, so I bought two 20 lb bags of dog food instead of the usual 40! Where there's a will there's a way! We'll get through this, it's...
Hi Lana, I hope you enjoyed your holiday travels. Luckily it's not supposed to snow for a while, and he's taking it easy today. He's going back to work on Wed for a half a day for starters. I'm sure...
Thanks Lee, That's sweet of you to post the photo's. Looks like happy times with good friends. I met some wonderful friends through a similar online support forum 15 years ago and have met several of...
Hi Tim, That makes perfect sense to me. When my honey hurts so do I. We're in this together whatever path our lives take we'll handle it. One step at a time! Or better yet.. one dirt road at a time!...
Hi, I guess no matter how much they find it's still cancer, whether it's one core or 5 positive, they apparently still act on it. My husbands original biopsy showed a higher gleason score and...
Sorry wd40 that your DaVinci didn't go as planned. That's a bummer to wake up with 5 holes AND a long incision to boot. That no doubt will take additional time to heal inside and out. I don't have...
Hi Jim, Just looked over your journey and you have many blessings thus far. I'm sure this week will be stressful, waiting yet again for the results. Certainly the hardest part is the the waiting. We...
Hi Mika, Good advice, now if only I can convince him of that. Yesterday he was outside running the snow blower and intends on going out again today since we got more of the DWS this morning. I'm...
Hey NewJourney, You will most likely be home from the hospital by now. That's some hospital bed you had complete with the Internet. What will they think of next? Glad you are doing so well, no doubt...
Thank you, Life is grand! I will remember the day forever, since it was my Birthday yesterday! That was the best present I could have ever hoped for. I think we were so thrilled with the news and the...
Hi Sandy, I was so touched by your posting, I'm sorry that you and your husband have so much on your plate right now. It's good you found this forum because I know you will find comfort and support...
Thanks, I've sure been doing a lot of praying! I hope you have the same positive results Paul, you're just six days behind us. Amazing how much you can improve in that time. Randy said to tell you to...
Hi, Randy had the cath removed today and the path results were very encouraging! We're both very relieved with the news, nothing found in the nodes and hadn't penetrated the outter wall. I'll have to...
Hi Paul, Sorry to hear you have another owie! Perhaps they formed with the prep clean out? That can be pretty traumatic for some and cause a lot of irritation. I'd certainly call the doc, they can...
Hey, Are you trying to make me jealous? 78 degrees? Wow.. how nice! It's snowing and COLD here! I love to talk about fishing.. I'm afraid the only kind of fishing we could do now would be ICE...
Hey StrictlyInc, We sure do want to hear good news! Helps all of us and brightens our day! /community/emoticons/yeah.gif Marie...
Hi GB, Sounds like you are doing great! My husband just had robotic 6 days ago and is hoping for the same good news on the path results this week. Thanks for sharing your journey! We need to hear...
Hi Swim and Tamu, I told him maybe his body is doing the kegel exercises on its own. Perhaps the cath is making it more noticable with the movement. Restless (middle) leg syndrome? he he I won't...
Thanks Montee, I'll put a call in to the doc and see if there's something he can take for it. Like Bluebird says, he needs his rest so he can heal, there's nothing worse than laying in bed at night...
Hi Mike and Bluebird, I think you are right on about the bladder spasms. Everything is so close in proximity, maybe that's what is causing it. I would imagine that if the bladder was moving it would...
Thanks Bluebird, Each day is getting a little easier for both of us. I have been taking afternoon naps with him, since our schedule is a little off and we're both pretty tired. As you know it's...
Hi Guys, Thanks for your replies we will look at this as a positive sign of his body healing. Sorry to complain, I'm sure this seems rather trivial compared to some more serious complaints. It's...
Hi, Our first night home went well and we got some sleep. I took the advice of someone and hung his night bag on a 5 gallon bucket. Worked like a charm! Randy said his penis twitches and keeps him...
Hi, Yes, whew.... it feels good to both of us to be on the "other side". Thanks for the suggestion of a warm heating pad, it's bringing him a lot of comfort. I will remind him to get up and keep...