I just dropped in, haven’t been on HW for a couple of years. I searched to see how Purgatory was and saw this post. David, hang in there brother! After all you have been through, now you have another...
I haven’t been on HW much these past few years but I did want to say thanks to all my GFMPH brothers and sisters who helped 142. Worried Guy and 142 were a couple of the first members I met at my...
I have been using LabCorp for several years and they will test below <0.1 IF your doctor request “Ultrasensitive testing” on the scrip. Bill from California...
Gosh, I haven’t been on HW in a couple of years. Looks like I have missed nothing! Bill from Florida opps California...
I know how you feel, I went almost 18 months before I had an AUS installed. It does work!!! Don't panic yet, hang in there, maybe too many Kegels. Cut back some. Time will tell, you are not alone....
F8, Why are you like that? Why do you preach "my choice was better than your choice". This isn't the first time, it's all the time! You know, you disappeared for quite sometime, now I am going to go...
F8, Consider yourself one of the lucky ones. I know many guys who weren't so lucky. Bill from Florida...
1) Nope, but in my case, I had to have another surgery to stop the leaking, which is VERY rare. 2) Yep 3) Only some shortening 4) Nope Just remember, whatever you decide will have side effects. With...
RobLee, Yes, Lupron Jim passed away just a couple of weeks ago. He was a great member who would have already posted on your thread by now. He supported many guys on this board and gave encouragement...
Doire Added you to the PT3A Club, welcome! Let the questions begin :) Bill from Florida :cool:...
RobLee, Funny thing is Bobby Mac lives about 1-2 miles from me. Sounds like he is still on Lupron. I guess I'll find out Wednesday if I will begin using it. There are a couple of prostate cancer...
Got you added to the club Rob!...
Welcome aboard RobLee! I have added you to "Da Club". It looks like we have a lot in common ex. I live near W Palm Beach, I had an AUS installed 3 years ago, I am semi-retired and I am 66! Your...
Congrats SC for taking this step. I really hope it works for you as well as it has worked for me. Now be sure you have a couple of bags of frozen peas to use "DOWN THERE" to help with the swelling. I...
No need to worry yet, as was said already, enjoy the info you have. A T3 staging means the cancer was at the edge but did not affect the lymph nodes. We started a little club a few years ago for pT3...
Great news, CELEBRATE! I'll have a root beer :turn: Bill from Florida :cool:...
TG, Definitely we can meet up. We are looking into living in Alameda. My PSA is on the rise after being undetectable for 4 1/2 years so I will looking for a RO when I get there. A real bonus of...
Sorry, can't help you with a referral TG but I am another AUS buddy just chiming in. I am planning on moving back to the Bay Area next month after being away for 37 years so I will be watching your...
Maybe you will need a different size cuff installed. I would just deactivate it until you can get to see your doctor in June. I have had mine right at 3 years now and it is a life saver! Bill from...
Great news brother Mel! You'll be posting those unique post of yours in no time. All the guys (and gals) are pulling for you. My wife is out of town and just texted me to see how you were doing. Good...
I just heard this on the GFMPH FB page. I was hoping Jim would pull out of this. I will always remember spending an evening with Jim, Karen and my wife Lorna, sharing a late night dessert at a...
Got my results last week. After 4 1/2 years of undetectable, I went to 0.1 in Dec. 2016, 0.12 in February and now 0.2 in March. Looks like SRT in the near future. Going to see my surgeon Dr. Vipul...
Congrats on your activation! Your life just changed for the better with the flip of that switch, so to speak. I had mine installed in April 2014 and I am convinced I would still be leaking as much as...
I am sitting in the waiting room at Quest now to have my blood drawn. All I can think about is Mel and Jim and what they are going through. It only shows how things can change in a NY Minute. My PSA...
Thanks for the update Cheryl, Lorna and I continue to pray for you both. We hope for a sign of progress very soon. Bill and Lorna from Florida...
Oh no, not another warrior! First Mel now Jim!! I haven’t been on HW much lately and Bobby Mac just called me with this news, he lives about 1 mile away from me. Jim, You and Karen are in our prayers...
My surgeon said "Don't even look at it for 6 weeks". He just completed his 10,000 Da Vinci surgery 3 weeks ago, more than any other doctor in the world. You just had major plumbing surgery, let it...
Welcome aboard Colbo! Nice topic for your first post, one that I know a lot about. I went 17 months before having a surgeon fix the problem. Peter said it all, most guys get continent in the first 3...
Cheryl and Mel, Happy to hear Mel will be transferred tomorrow. Sounds like and excellent hospital, he should be in the best of care. Lorna and I will pray for you both. Keep the Faith! Bill from...
I haven't been on HW as much lately but something told me to pop in and check the threads tonight. OMG, Brother Mel, I just sent you and email. I can't believe it. My prayers to you and Cheryl. Keep...
Be a patient patient! You are doing all the right things so far. I would suggest you TRY to empty your bladder regularly even if you don't feel like you have to go. You don't have to drink as much...
Pratoman, Thanks for your comment. Dr. Patel gave me a 20% chance of recurrence within 10 years of my surgery. He said the tumor was large and I had 2 positive margins. I was told it could be some...
I went up to visit my surgeon Dr. Vipul Patel's office last week for a PSA test and they told me he will hit the 10,000 milestone this week. Ironically, the surgeon who installed my AUS was...
Congrats and welcome to the club! I had mine installed almost 3 years ago and couldn't be happier. Bill from Florida :cool:...
Well, after 4 1/2 years of undetectable results, I am now at 0.12! Last June it was 0.06, then in December it came back at 0.1. I wasn't convinced that my PCP did a ultra sensitive test so I had one...
Perhaps this thread may help you prepare for your upcoming surgery and post-op recovery. I discovered it 2 weeks before my surgery when I first joined Healing Well. English Alf did a great job...
I have my test scheduled for 12/14, Mel. Anxiety is beginning now! Bill from Florida :cool:...
Mark, Welcome to the "New Norm", this is how it is now. I have stood and laid in front of so many people with my pants down or off the past 4 years that it is the new norm. I could not be continent...
Doug, Sounds like a good plan, no need to rush things. I had a total of 3 biopsies over 10 years and when Dr. Patel removed my prostate, he said he could see scar tissue signs from the biopsies. Good...
Using the VED is a little tricky because the tube going from the controller to the cuff is right where the pump is pressed against your skin. It can be done but you have to push it off the tube so it...
Sorry, can't help you. Mine has been fine since it was installed. Since the entire procedure was out patient, I am sure fixing the problem shouldn't take too long. Is this the same surgeon who...
Hey Bobb Mac, Just checked in and saw your thread. Must feel good to be in the Zero Club. What ever you are doing, at least it is working. I enjoyed meeting you last week. I am going to the same...
Sorry to hear of your friend's passing. I hope when I die, it is just like him, at home listening to music. Bill from Florida :cool:...
Hey Mel, I was in Cali about 3 weeks ago. I have been a big Oakland Raider fan from back in the 70's when I lived out there so we flew out for a game while they are still in Oakland. Got seats in the...
I didn't think to tell my doctor I was right handed. After my surgery I panicked and reached down to find it. He had installed it on the right side. At my first post op visit I asked the doctor how...
I have one and my doctor said 10-12 years average. One of his patients went 16 years. Bill from Florida :cool:...
Depov, I have not been on HW for some time but I noticed your thread and thought I would say hello. I am a Dr. Patel alumni and I live in Palm Beach Conty. If you have any questions, you can email me...
Just checking in, haven't been on HW lately. Any new members out there who would like to join our little pT3 club? Bill from Florida :cool:...
Hey Bobby Mac, I have not been on HW for awhile now but decided to check in tonight. I see you live in Boynton Beach, so do I!!! We had plans to go to California for 6 months prior to the hurricane....
Hey Mel, I have not been on HW for awhile. Sorry to hear about your friend. Yes, we are seeing more funerals than weddings at our age now. Hang in there brother, we are all going to have to go down...