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Posted 30 May 2015 at 17:27

Thank You Chris. Sorry for the delay in responding to you. My op is supposed to happen in September, so you'll be well and truly through yours and well on the way to recovery by then. I did ask if I could delay mine till then and they were fine about it. I will keep in touch. Thanks again and all the very best with yours next month. Cobbles

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Posted 13 Aug 2015 at 14:25

I've not been here for a while as I've tried to put operations etc. to the back of my mind whilst making the most of the Summer (?)
I now know that my DaVInci operation is to be carried out on September 15th. I've tried to be good regarding the PF exercises in the meantime, although I have to admit that I do sometimes forget to do them as often as I should. I'm trying to improve on that. Whilst apprehensive about the whole thing, I have no regrets making the decision to go ahead with this option and am trying to keep calm about it. I know that should I need it, you good people are always out there to give marvellous support, as you've done for so many before.
I'll let you know how it all goes. Cobbles

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Posted 13 Aug 2015 at 14:42

Cobbles , so pleased to hear from you . PLEASE stay in touch with us . Im glad you are confident and that your mind is made up . You will be fine . You've had loads of time to do your PFE so that should stand you in good stead honestly .
All the very best ( although its a while yet )
Chris and Elaine x

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Posted 13 Aug 2015 at 15:39

Thank You Chris and Elaine. I will stay in touch and keep you informed.
Meanwhile, Enjoy and have a great holiday.
Cobbles

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Posted 13 Aug 2015 at 15:40

Just to say I too had op by Da Vinci back in 2012 and I am still here!

Wishing you all the best.

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Posted 13 Aug 2015 at 16:06

Thank You rivertweed, that's good to know - I'm planning on sticking around too.
Have just read your profile and appears similar to mine. I note the after op effects - I've been warned of course, so we'll see.
Que Sera.
Thanks again,
Cobbles

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Posted 13 Aug 2015 at 17:30

Hi Cobbles

Looks like you are the next contestant to follow me. I gained huge comfort and knowledge from following my direct predecessor Stuart (TraleeTrish) and ChrisJ, Raiden and other recent participants. I am just over a month ahead of you with a similar history etc. Knowledge is power and this forum does what it says on the tin. Online Community Support. We are all behind you!

Dick

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Posted 13 Aug 2015 at 18:08

Hi Dick

Thank you for your post. Indeed it does seem that we have a similar history and I will definitely gain all the knowledge I can from yourself and the others you mention. I've had a quick look at yours - the one after your op and journey home was brilliant. Time to start making a list I think. This forum is amazing and I'm already grateful for the support I've received so far and the support I know I will get from now and through the op.
I wish you well with your continued recovery and will keep in touch with your progress.
My Thanks Again,
Cobbles

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Posted 12 Sep 2015 at 15:13

Well here we are, it's September 12th and my big op, courtesy of DaVinci, is taking place this coming Tuesday 15th. I guess the reality of it all is well and truly with me now and I expect those of you who have already experienced this op, along with the OH's too, you felt much the same emotions, feelings, apprehension etc. as I do now.

However thanks to you all that have supported , informed, and advised me so far, who's own posts and stories I have read, this experience is going to be a whole lot easier for me now, than if I'd remained ignorant of this amazing site and bunch of people on it.

So to you all, "A Big Thank You" and when home again, I'll be back here to let you know how it all went and also to offer my support when and where I can.

Cobbles

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Posted 12 Sep 2015 at 15:37

Hi Cobbles ,
Thank-you for YOUR support over the weeks ! I know exactly how you are feeling as you are well aware . You're doing a better job than I was for sure mate . A couple of sleepless nights maybe , but as I said before on the day it goes like clockwork ( well it did for me ). Its a big operation and you are at the front of the queue , and may be the surgeons only patient that day . You wont have time to worry and will wake up with a pretty lady holding your hand caring for you . All the very best and keep in touch .
Chris

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Posted 12 Sep 2015 at 15:52

Thanks Very Much Chris. I'll keep in touch.

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Posted 12 Sep 2015 at 19:42

Good evening Cobbles

All the very best this week I'm absolutely sure all will be well. It's all quite normal to be feeling apprehensive, its just under a year ago that I was in a very similar position to you having to make the choice between the operation or the alternatives. I had no problem with my decision and have never looked back. Sit back, relax and leave the professionals to look after you, take your time getting up and about afterwards, enjoy a bit of pampering I'm sure you deserve it.

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Posted 12 Sep 2015 at 21:18

Hi Cobbles

Having been where you are now I know exactly how you will be feeling.

I wish you all the very best on Tuesday.

Be strong - you can do it!

I will look out to see how you are getting on.

Kind regards.

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Posted 12 Sep 2015 at 23:02

Hi Rivertweed and Trevor

Thank you both very much. Your support and encouraging words are much appreciated.

I will be strong and I will leave the professionals to look after me.

Thanks Again,

Cobbles

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Posted 13 Sep 2015 at 10:36

Cobbles,

I had my DV op at the end of April earlier this year.

I consider my self lucky that it was an option available to me.

No incontinence issues at all from the catheter removal.

Managed to spare the nerves on one side, Ed is an issue but to be expected, making progress after some regression!

Sincerely wishing you all the very best and look forward to hearing that all went well etc

Pablo

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Posted 13 Sep 2015 at 11:02

Nearly six months since my op and I can say that there is a good quality of life after. I have no real problems with incontinence except the occasional, rare little leak. I am more or less back to how I was pre op. I am due my second PSA next week, the first being unrecordable.

All the best for Tuesday.

THE CHILD HAS GROWN, THE DREAM HAS GONE

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Posted 13 Sep 2015 at 11:20

Hi Pablo and Paul

Your reassuring posts give me extra and welcome confidence so "Thank You".

I won't get over confident though !

Good luck with the next PSA test Paul.

Thank You both again. I'll be back with the post op news.

Cobbles

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Posted 13 Sep 2015 at 14:33

Cobbles

All the very best for Tuesday, you will be in my thoughts.

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Posted 13 Sep 2015 at 15:22

Hello again Mo, Thank You very much.

You were one of the first to respond to me when I started my posts and I've always been grateful for the support and advice you have given me.

Thanks again and I'll keep in touch.

Cobbles xx

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Posted 14 Sep 2015 at 20:38

Well by this time tomorrow it should all be over and you will be on the road to recovery. I hope its not a long one and most importantly it all goes well for you. I wish the you all the very best.

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