Hello Julie, Please know that we are all praying for you and your husband. We are all here to support both of you. Glen...
I'm very sorry to hear of Wes' passing; he was too young. I will say a prayer for his family. Glen...
Hello Tony, I am so very sorry to hear of your mother's passing. I too lost my mother first, and it was a very difficult time for my dad and I. Please know that our prays are with you and your...
Hi Sparky, Me too; I was a smoker since high school, but after my daVinci procedure I've quite. No magic pills, gum, patches or any of that junk. I just tappered of to about 3-5 butts a day, and...
Hi Mal, Glad to hear you've finished your coarse of radiation theropy. Waiting is always the tough part, but I know you'll be just fine. Keep your chin up; think only positive thoughts, and remember...
Hello Fatcat, I was so scared the night before my daVinci surgery I hardly slept at all. The next morning at the pre-op; the staff made me feel confident that everything was going to be just fine. I...
Hello mgl, Ditto everyone else's comments; as for me the aching gradually subsided after 3 months. You may also find that for the first few weeks you will become fatigued in the middle of the day. So...
Thanks Swim and Cedar, A little update: The ribs were delicious, but had a glass of Merlot instead of the Scotch. The blood pressure meds + hard liquor makes me really woozy and act silly so I have...
Hello Walt, I'm really feeling for you and Johnnie, but I know with your positive attitute, and the chemo you'll beat this PCa. Please know that everyone of us is praying for you and Johnnie. I pray...
Hi Pete42, Always good to hear about those Goose Eggs. I'm sure you'll be a 100% in no-time. Good luck, Glen...
Hello Bob, Glad to hear that everything went well. Now you just need to heal, and build up your strength. Eat lots of protein your body needs it. Don't try lifting anything heavier than a 1/2 gal. of...
Hello Susan, That is great news. Every time I hear the word "Zero" it's like a new lease on life. Tell Don to keep up the good work, and maybe treat him to a chocolate frozen custard cone dipped in...
Thanks Tim, Phillysub, Susan, & Tony I'm going to try Tim's spaghetti sauce recipe too; it sounds delicious. Tim, can I substitute ground turkey for the beef? My daughter won't eat beef (maybe I...
Hello Rip n' burn, Sounds like a similar recovery time. I gradually discontinued the Kegals after 3 months, and now I'm back to normal. No problems with sneezing, coughing, or laughing either. You...
Good luck to you Phillysub; I'm sure you'll post the "Big Goose Egg"...
Thanks to: GreenAcres, Magaboo, Tony, Jim, Tim, Lee & Buddy, Norskie, Lana & CJ, Mike, and Diana for your kind thoughts and wishes. I hope that your recoveries are going well too, and that...
Hello Bob, I hope everything went as planned, and you're home resting-up. Try to look for the little victories at first; every day gets just a tiny bit better. Then the second week will be better...
Hello to everyone, It's been a while since I've posted so I thought I'd share some good news. I just returned from the doctor's office where I got my 2 year PSA test; Big Fat "0"; what a relief! Now...
Me too, I can only add my heart felt thanks to all you wonderful girls that have given so much. I hope all of you have a very Happy New Year (which you richly deserve). Glen & Jane...
Hi trey, I wish you a happy holiday season as well, and good luck with your move to Reston. So far we have been lucky around here; the winter weather has just missed us. Hopefully it will stay mild...
Hello Marie & Randy, I don't have much to add, but will stress the benefits of walking. I believe it really speeds up the healing process. You were also correct when you mentioned not letting...
Hello Walt & Family, I hope you and your family have a very Merry Christmas and Happy New Year. Glen...
Great News!!! That is great to hear. Keep up the good work, and keep on rolling out those “Goose Eggs”. Have a Merry Christmas & Happy New Year! Glen...
Congratulations!!! This is the best way to head into the Holidays… Have a Merry Christmas & Happy New year! Glen...
I hope you had a wonderful celebration diner (maybe a big slab of bbq’d ribs & a couple of beers). No matter what it was; it had to have tasted great after posting a big ol’ goose egg. [b]...
Hi Mama B, I thought you might like to hear the story of our "Murphy". He was one of our first hamsters (daughter #1's pet). He was famous for his darring midnight escapes to the piano; down 2...
Hello Les & DB, I bet it was a Great Feeling to be home after all you had to go through, but just keep in mind that every day things will get a little better. The tint of blood in the Foley bag is...
I have experienced many painful and uncomfortable procedures, but would have to put the biopsy close to the top of the list. I agree that all who need to undergo a biopsy seek out a doctor that is...
Hi Julie, That's what I like to hear; numbers heading down. Keep up the good work. Glen...
Hi Magaboo, Glad to hear the good news, and you're right what better Christmas present could there be? I hope you and your family have a very Merry Christmas, and a Happy New year. Glen...
Hello RTR, Good luck tomorrow on both the path report and the catheter removal. Don't over do the celebrations. Glen...
Hi Pete, I'm sure the housing market will cure itself before too long, then you and Lisa can get that thousand acre spread at the base of the Sierras Nevadas. Still haven't smoked, but darn it a...
Hi Pete, Glad to hear from you, and that you're feeling better. We all missed you; so what else has changed? Have you grown a beard? Bought a Harley? Gotten taller? So keep us posted when ever you...
Hello Lana & CJ, Happy Birthday CJ; glad to hear you are posting those "0's". My 2 year PSA test will be do this February, and I still get worried. The difference now is that after all this time...
Hi Swim & Mal, Mediterranean Food and Greek food in particular is a very healthier diet (the Greeks don't eat Twinkies). I love the baklava that our local Greek restaurant (Ambrosia) makes, and...
Yes Swim I'm listening, and I've started to change, I have always been a meat eater (maybe I was Argentinian in a previous life), but the kids are persistant. They nag me to eat a healthier diet so...
Hello RTR & triker, Hang in there you guys. Improvement seems slow, but within a week or so you'll be amazed how well you feel. The important thing is use common sense; don't try to do too much;...
Hello Boss, As you regain more control, and use fewer pads the irritation will improve as well. My personal journey to being dry took some 10 weeks. I found that changing the pads frequently, and a...
Hi dek, Yes that is true. 3 months or so after my DaVinci procedure I had the open operation for a left inguinal. Then about 2 months after that I had a right inguinal open procedure (this one was...
Hello VE, Anything that you feel is abnormal is something your doctor needs to know about. Like the others have said is true however; your body has just been through great trauma, and needs more than...
Hello loupdemer, I wasn't one of the gifted & tallented ones either; it was 10 week before I was 98% dry. Then I wore a Serenity pad for another 2-3 weeks just in case. After a year and a half+ I can...
Hi 41d, Yes we will all be praying for a "Goose Egg" on your first PSA. Great story of your visit to the surgeon's office. Keep us posted on your progress, and good luck. Glen...
Hello Siberian, Just as Julie said what ever your choice is, and for what ever reason; don't second guess. All procedures show the same excellent results. It's fortunate you have an early diagnosis...
Awesome News!!! Definitely cause for celebration. Have a happy Thanks Giving. Glen ...
Big Time Congrats!!! Goose eggs are a good thing; Keep up the good work. Glen...
Hello RTR, After the catheter is removed you may need something more that just a pad. The Depends underwear may be more than you'll need, but it's better to have more protection. Just buy the...
Hi Jefnef, We're all keeping our fingers crossed, and wishing you good luck... Glen...
Congratulations!!! That is great news! Keep up the good work. Glen...
Hi Barry, You pace yourself so you don't get sick, OK? I know work demands super-human effort some times, but all that OT will just put you in a higher income bracket. Tax season was the same story...
Great News!!! We love to hear about those “Goose Eggs” Keep up the good work, Glen...