I grew up just north of Jax on St. Simons. I've got tons of great memories of the Gator Bowl stadium, but now it's gone......
Oh yeah. 4 of the best years of my life were in Athens. Another dawg?...
nevermind...I found the answer....
Just dropping by to mark 5 years ago today that my cancerous prostate was removed. Lot of water under the bridge since then and things are going well. I always say, even with the side effects, it...
I was advised to wait 6 weeks before doing anything strenuous, including sexual activity....
Good post - thanks for the laughs. I need to be reminded ever-so-often to laugh instead of cuss....
Although the first week - 10 days was rough for me, I am very pleased with the results. Definitely fixed the leakage! Have played golf last two weekends at full strength and been running since week...
Quick answer is every bit of 6 weeks, but everyone heals at various rates. Repeated from a related thread: I had the AdVance sling installed and would be glad to answer any questions as well. Links...
I had the AdVance sling installed and would be glad to answer any questions as well. Links to topics I started about the sling: http://www.healingwell.com/community/default.aspx?f=35&m=1519142...
I'll agree that my bladder certainly seems smaller after the first RP surgery. I frequently joke that I have the bladder of a 5 year old. Recent sling installation did not change this situation...
TSFFZ, I never stopped using a light per day. My leaks were minor, yet warranted a pad to keep from a visible embarrassing situation. I did not dribble prior to surgery, which is why it was so hard...
Are there any specific questions? I'd be glad to discuss anything....
RFP, I'm still dry - no pads since surgery. Not allowed to do much of anything for 6 weeks because I might pull something loose. Trying my best to behave. Gotta run...more later....
I was told that if I did radiation first it sort of 'cemented' the target area. If cancer recurred, then surgery was very difficult because of the previous radiation. I would like to hear from more...
Did the cream for a couple of days. It got sticky toward the end of the day. Hopefully I left it on long enough if it really was an infection. Started with good old baby powder the next day and have...
I just had the sling installed 6/16/09. I created a couple of threads about it. Feel free to contact me in the manner you are comfortable with if you'd like additional info....
FWIW, I was told by one of my uro's that if you leak after 6 months, you will not improve. I let it go for over 2.5 years. I don't think that applies to everyone because we all heal at different...
Plus one on the miserable factor :). On to more important things...it seems as though the sling worked regarding leakage. No pads since the installation. TMI Warning: There are very minor indications...
Had my sling installed 6/16/09. Sore as hell for over a week, but things started feeling better this past weekend. Felt good enough to go with my wife to a couple of stores. Didn't seem that we...
Rob, Outstanding website. I had to stop exploring it long enough to respond here. Your Honest descript ions were right on the money. Excellent reading for anyone regardless of your distance into this...
PARP Inhibitors. A better step in the right direction? Linky: http://www.nci.nih.gov/Templates/drugdictionary.aspx?CdrID=560191 More: http://dailynightly.msnbc.msn.com/archive/2009/06/24/1976516.aspx ...
I'm from Huntsville, Alabama and my surgeon was in Birmingham. I think there are only a handful of surgeons doing this nationwide. I can provide more details if necessary. ...
Slingman, How's it going? I'm a little better. Hope you are progressing well....
I can walk, but haven't left the house yet. It's really sore to get up/down or have the left leg move sideways. I'll go down the block later and report back....
Leakage during sex was a major reason for Slinging. I only used a pad a day, but am hopefull that things will improve now. How far have you tried to walk?...
We need time to heal. Time is our best friend right now. Things should improve, so let's not get too discouraged. I called the surgeon's office this am to ask about the pain and was told to take...
Slingman, I seem to be dry, but the pain of my left outside hip is so outstanding at times that I lost track of the continence issue. It seems that the drips have stopped. The flow is very slow when...
Just got home from the hospital following the installation of the AdVance sling. Insision is sore, but the real pain is in my thighs. Not sure if being in the stirrups too long has stretched the...
Under the flag of "to each his own"...I've worn these light pads for over 2.5 years now. At first I was so glad to be rid the cancer that the pads didn't factor in as much. Now it's a quality of life...
I'm about 2.5 yrs post surgery. I ask about the dribbles every 6 months at my checkups. This last time I spoke with an additional doctor and he told me that if you still leak after 6 months, you are...
I'll admit a touch of concern in the beginning of the story; however, it all worked out in the end. Thanks for the link. My searches must not have used the exact wording as I did not find many...
Addendum: PSA results were 0.01 again (wonderful news). After reading the SkyDaver's journey thread I'd like to mention some things my surgeon said. I must not lift anything heavier than a gallon...
I've scheduled the installation of the sling for 6/18/09. Will report back....
One of the main drivers for me is that I'd like to feel fresh for more than a couple of minutes following a shower. Even the light pads are warm and the added urine during the day is driving me...
Enough to be an embarassment if wearing khakis to work...Point is, that I can control most instances such as your examples; however, from a daily perspective the leakage is has not changed since a...
My 6 mo visit to the Urologist was Tuesday. Blood for PSA drawn as usual, but this time I asked about incontinence. It's been 2.5 years since my surgery and I'm officially tired of the slight...
Another thing to be on the lookout for is an incisional hernia. My robotic prostatectomy was in Oct '06, but I just developed a hernia beneath one of the scars. :(...
Apparently, if you do not check the box for emailing notifications of replies when you first create a thread, you cannot 'edit' the thread later to add that option. I've tried twice unsuccessfully....
Never saw that box...I'm going blind as well :( I see now - thanks!...
I thought as the creator of a thread, I would be subscribed automatically. That's not the case, so how do I get email notifications of changes to a thread?...
Thanks for they replies. I'm familiar with an inguinal hernia as I had one repaired about 20 years ago. I just wanted to know how many of us developed incisional hernias after prostatectomies....
Noticed a bulge that was not belly fat recently. GP thinks it's an incisional hernia since it's located directly beneath the far right-hand scar in my abdomen from the robotic surgery a couple of...
lifeline, I hope that He has taken your Rob in one hand and will guide you with the other in your time of need. Tony...
These may be close to what you are looking for. I've been using them for a couple of years. See link for details....
You may want to investigate the robotically-assisted prostatectomy because the recovery time is much quicker than the open procedure. Ask around to see if any other doctors in your area offer the...
+1 for Dr. Tully. He was my surgeon as well. He was also my second opinion. We liked him so much, we drive from Huntsville to Birmingham for follow up appointments to this day....
Chill out. What we have been and continue to go through is more serious. I need to lighten up more often and I'll bet you do too....
My GP started checking my PSA somewhere in my mid 40's I think. He started earlier than normal because I am adopted and have no family history. The PSA test revealed my PC when I was 48....
Like many of you, the news was a surprise. No symptoms whatsoever. The doctor came in with a book in hand and announced that he wished he had better news. I was probably shocked, but listened...
Best of success to you in this leg of the trip. My stepfather is also undergoing chemo for his metasticized PCa. I hope you tolerate it as well as he has. His biggest complaint is a slight lack of...