Hi Rob: I'm nearly two years out and still going for the PSA test every six months. I find that once I get the negative result, I can relax for the next 5-1/2 months or so. Then, when the time for...
I had testicular pain -- my right testicle felt like it weighed about 10 pounds for weeks after da Vinci surgery. Had an ultrasound done, which was negative. It eventually went away though -- at...
Jetman -- Zero, zilch, nada -- that's what we like to hear. Congratulations. Enjoy the relief. You're on your way, my man....
SMOOCH Tony! (LOL.) I'll kiss your *** in Macy's window as long as you keep those ZEEEEEEEERO PSAs coming. You da man. Best to you and Ruthie. Enjoy the success. Tom...
Hi Doc: Congrats on getting through the biopsy OK and best wishes for a negative result on Monday. All of us have our "biopsy" stories. My biopsy procedure wasn't bad at all (they took eight cores),...
Congrats Dirtmover. Glad to hear that you scored a goose egg. Keep them coming....
Thanks Doting Daughter. What a nice thought. Tom...
Thanks to all of you for your responses. I'll pass them along and hope they shed some light on what's going on with this guy. Tom...
I recently hooked up with an old friend from years back (now age 60) who told me that since 1996, when his first PSA test came back at 6, he has had seven biopsies – all negative. The last biopsy...
Best to ya Biker. We're all pulling for you!! Tom...
I'll be on the lookout TC., Doting Daughter, James C and IdahoSurvivor. LIke it or not, there will frequently be a "PIB" (a/k/a Pain In Butt) in the mix in a great forum like this. If someone wants a...
kcragman -- Forget the Ibuprofen and take tylenol. You shouldn't be taking any blood-thinning meds. right now. Check with your doc on this. Also, I had the butt ache for what felt like forever, but...
Congrats Bob D.!! Nice to hear that things are "looking up" and only three months out with no meds!! FANTASTIC. However -- not to burst a happy balloon here, but I was told that post-op guys should...
Congratulations on reaching the other side Dirtmover. I told you they'd treat you well at COH and I'm glad things went so well for you. Now its time to relax as much as possible and let the healing...
Hi Jim: What a shock. You are a very strong individual and I know you will get through this just like the PCa. A boatload of prayers and best wishes to you, from all of us here. Tom...
According to his signature, Dirtmover's surgery is scheduled for tomorrow (May 29) at City of Hope. Today was surely a busy day with all the pre-op stuff going on. Best to you and your wife Dirtmover...
Congrats DanMan! I remember that feeling very well. As the Beatles sang, ♫ I've Got To Admit It's Getting Better; A Little Better All the Time! ♫ ...
Check out Drs. Kawachi and Wilson at City of Hope in Duarte, California. They have done thousands of Da Vinci procedures and I was very pleased with my experience there. My surgeon was Kawachi. Give...
Bluebird -- words can't express the gratitude we all share for your contributions to this very special forum. Countless individuals have been helped through your generous contributions of time, your...
Tony -- A huge, huge congratulations!! There's no feeling like getting those undetectables!! You and Ruth enjoy the moment in the best way possible!! Nobody deserves it more than you. Yes, good...
Same here Sterd82. All positive thoughts to you! We'll wait to hear the good news!!...
YEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE-HAWWWWWWWWWWWWW!!! Beachbum. Celebrate your success and think, pray etc. for the others who are dealing with our disease....
Congrats Bootheel: Enjoy the relief and keep those zeeeeeros coming!...
I've been a publicist for the past 25 years, but other than that, I'm a hell of a nice guy....
When I was diagnosed, I asked my former (repeat former) urologist if there were any support groups and got kind of a non-response. He said there were some resources out there, but he wouldn't endorse...
Like TC-Las Vegas, I have been involved with the local Us Too group. The group meets once a month and each meeting features a speaker on a subject related to PCa. There are also opportunities to...
Hi Dale: No symptoms for me either -- at least they weren't significant according to my urologist. One thing I remember was having a funny feeling once-in-a-while after a B.M., where I'd stand up...
It's so good to see the "greenacres" name in the forum again. You guys are an inspiration. Keep the good news comin'!!!...
Hi Bob's wife: There are all kinds of weird aches and sensations post-op guys can get -- even two months after surgery. The surgeon has to cut through muscle etc. to get where he needs to go and and...
Hi fellow forum friends: I started the "Things about[b] the Journey That Force You to Laugh"[/i] thread in this forum over a year ago, so I'm no stranger to the benefits of humor in our everyday...
Absolutely wonderful news War-eagle! You enjoy that steak and make that adult beverage a [i]double! [/b] Enjoy the moment and may moments like this be abundant in your future....
I THINK ANY JOKES about ANY KINDS OF CANCER ARE DISGUSTING. When a comedian has to reach that deep in his bag for a gag, it's sad. Jay Leno and his writers can kiss my ***....
Hi Nurse Annie: I echo all the above statements, especially Danman's. The waiting and decision making process is difficult beyond belief. But your man's numbers look very good and, no doubt, his...
Hi David: You've received so many wonderful, informative replies here. The answer to your main question, in my opinion, is YES -- you will be able to discuss your PCa with others without breaking...
Dittos to all the above, Sparkymo. You'll have times where you feel like you have to urinate very frequently during the day and you'll find that certain movements create spurts in your pads. We all...
Hi Sparky: You're not experiencing anything unusual, especially upon having your cath removed TODAY! You shouldn't expect to have any control right now, but things will improve as time goes by. I was...
Hi FairRider: I just had surgery two days ago (April 4th) for bilateral inguinal hernias -- one on each side. Just about every male on my mother's side had hernias, except me. I guess I had the...
For me, removal of the catheter felt weird, but not painful. And it was absolutely WONDERFUL to have it out and replace it with pads. As stated above, leakage varies from guy-to-guy. Do your Kegels,...
You're only a few days out and it sounds like you're doing well. So keep on keepin' on -- and time will fly. You'll be back to your old self before you know it. Tom...
I agree with all the above Dan. I waited too long on using the Viagra etc. and had fair results without them, but very significant shrinkage over the past year. I'm currently down to only about 8 1/2...
Frank: Why are you taking Ibuprofen/Advil? It's a blood thinner, like aspirin, which you don't need during the healing process, unless it has something to do with your heart issues. I say stick with...
Congrats Jetman!! Way to go!!!! Keep your spirits high and PSAs low....
Hi BostonB: Maybe it relates to how much fluid intake you have at one time. For example, I find that sometimes I neglect to drink as much water as I should throughout the day and of course I don't...
Hi Lungman: I've had my third negative post-op PSA and like most guys, my anxiety creeps up on me during the days preceding and following the blood tests -- especially when we're waiting for the...
Hi Mika : Good to hear from you. Yes, sometimes it seems like this cancer thing is going around like the d*mned flu. I too have a couple of dear friends (a married couple with a 12-year-old) who...
Hi Big One - Kziz is right -- have some "tighty-whiteys" on hand too. After surgery, your husband may need the extra support -- kind of like a jock-strap thing. I was a boxer shorts wearer before...
FANTASTIC Fat Cat!!! Based on what you're saying so far, you're doing great and if all continues well your "incontinence thing" should resolve in a few weeks time. In my case, I noticed that certain...
I had Davinci and was only told to have no solids or liquids after midnight the night before. My surgery was scheduled for 3:30 the next day. I ate a very light meal the evening before and had no...
Walt: All the best to you, from all of us!! I've read so many of your posts and know you're a tough guy and that you are going to get through this like a champ. One day at a time brother. Tom...
I agree Bluebird -- Since surgery my sense of smell has been much keener -- almost to the point of being annoying at times. I smell certain odors I have never smelled before, while no one else in my...