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Posted 25 Feb 2015 at 00:34

Hi again Barry. I have found a forum on the site you suggested although it does not seem as user friendly as this one. Thanks Georgina

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Posted 25 Feb 2015 at 07:11

Hi just to reassure you it is common practice to remove a sample of lymph nodes to check there has been no spread. I had 15 removed and all were clear

Bri

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Posted 04 Mar 2015 at 01:28
Hi all ,well surgery is done and dusted. It took four hours and the doctor did not want Erwell to be under anaesthetic for longer so he said that he looked at lymph glands with a microscope and decided no sign of cancer so left them. Not sure what the implications of his will be.. Erwell has recovered remarkably well. Back to the ward 7 pm and spoke to our children on the phone to reassure them he was still alive. Lol. This morning, Oz time, he is showered and sitting in a chair . So far all good. Thanks for the support . He went into this open prostatectomy with me at least well informed. it is so true that knowledge is empowering . I have been able to take it one step at a time. I know there will be many more steps to take but feeling good at present. Georgina
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Posted 04 Mar 2015 at 04:14

Glad it all went well for Erwell Georgina.
Long may his progress continue.
All the best
Sandra

We can't control the winds - but we can adjust our sails
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Posted 04 Mar 2015 at 06:42

Excellent news, first hurdle successfully overcome. Make sure he does not overdo anything now.

dave

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Posted 04 Mar 2015 at 08:19
Hi Georgina

I have been looking out for this post, so happy that Erwell has sailed through the operation. Now make sure he is pampered and loved much throughout his recovery.

A happy start for my day here in Blighty

xx

Mo

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Posted 04 Mar 2015 at 08:25

Great news Georgina, Erwell can start the recovery process now though if a cricket fan he may find it harder to recover from defeat last week to NZ! Good luck on your journey!

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Posted 04 Mar 2015 at 13:17
Thanks for the good wishes. Paul he is a cricket tragic I am afraid and was disappointed with said match. Very tired tonight. He has all of the monitors off now and should have been transferred out of Critical Care Unit but there are no beds available so to date he is still in CCU. I am hoping for no set backs so we can ge him home soon. Yes Mo a lot of loving care. I think if anything the experience of Pca has strengthened our relationship.. Cheers Georgina

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Posted 04 Mar 2015 at 15:48

Georgina

Delighted to see all went well. Best of luck to Erwell in his recovery.

Once upon a time, I would have watched the cricket avidly. I now avoid it like the plague!

Paul

Stay Calm And Carry On.
User
Posted 04 Mar 2015 at 16:49

Good news. Take it easy and get well soon.

 

Steve

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Posted 04 Mar 2015 at 17:03

Best wishes to your hubby for a speedy recovery....

PS.... Being an Englishman I shall avoid mentioning the cricket.....http://community.prostatecanceruk.org/editors/tiny_mce/plugins/emoticons/img/smiley-smile.gif

User
Posted 04 Mar 2015 at 19:34

Brilliant news Georgina. Wishing you both the very best for a speedy recovery.

User
Posted 04 Mar 2015 at 21:14

Hi

Hoping he makes a speedy recovery and the histology report is good

Bri

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Posted 06 Mar 2015 at 05:58

Hi all, Erwell came home from hospital today after only 3 nights in hospital . He has certainly exceeded expectations in recovery from open prostatectomy . Lovely to have him home . Catheter in of course and only paracetamol for pain. Too good to be true I am thinking. Cheers Georgina

User
Posted 06 Mar 2015 at 08:20

Excellent. It looks like all went well. Plenty of cricket for him to watch whilst you do all the running around for a few weeks!

Paul

Stay Calm And Carry On.
User
Posted 06 Mar 2015 at 08:44

Too good to be true means you're waiting for the other shoe to drop!!

Erwell will be fine. Enjoy having him home and I'm sure you will be driving him mad with all the pampering you want to do.

All the best
Sandra

We can't control the winds - but we can adjust our sails
User
Posted 06 Mar 2015 at 08:46
Paul, I am sure Erwell will be watching cricket the Aussies have got some brilliant young players coming through just as we should have and yet over here all I get from cricket loving friends is "bring back Pieterson"

Georgina it must be lovely to have him home so soon after his open surgery, lots of fluids (tea and water and maybe the occasional Fosters!!) lots of good home cooking and plenty of loves and cuddles and follow all the post op advice. Next thing you know he will be out on the deck doing end of season BBQs

xx

Mo

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Posted 12 Mar 2015 at 00:16
Hi all, we saw the urologist today. Catheter is to stay in until Monday . Most of the staples out. Histology report very reassuring. Gleason on histology 3+4 on biopsy 4+3 . Acinar adenocarcinoma 15%. Volume of gland. Both lobes involved but mainly right posterior quadrant where it extends from mid to apex app 15 x 15 mms. pattern 3 predominates 70-80%. Confined to prostate and clear margin.

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User
Posted 12 Mar 2015 at 00:24

Great news Georgina.

User
Posted 12 Mar 2015 at 00:51

Brilliant news - onwards and upwards now x

"Life can only be understood backwards; but it must be lived forwards." Soren Kierkegaard

 
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