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Post Diagnosis - The Next Chapter

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Posted 23 Sep 2015 at 09:04

Thanks as always Dick . Mr DaVinci does indeed have a lot to answer for but we couldn't have done without him so I guess he's forgiven. As you pointed out a while ago, I was the next one to follow you and your experience and support have been invaluable in seeing me through. I keep a close on your recovery along with those whose ops were further down the line. I certainly know where to come for help if needed.
Update on my recovery : All going well.

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Posted 28 Sep 2015 at 12:48

Having laid low for a few days to concentrate on recovery, today was C Day when the catheter was removed !! Bliss !!

Very lucky, as on arriving early for 9am appointment, I was seen straight away by the nurse who did the deed . Not painful. Uncomfortable - yes, but over in no time at all. Having been warned I could be there for a few hours as I'd need to wait to see the Urology Specialist Nurse as well as produce enough of a sample to allow me to go home, again luck was on my side and both happened very quickly. Left the hospital at 10am. Since when, yes the forewarned occasional "overflow" has happened and continues to do so from time to time - particularly when standing up , but thanks to being well padded, with a few occasional changes of pads required, all seems fine otherwise. I can live with that. On the subject of pads, I'm sure everyone has their own favourites but I can recommend Hartmanns Molimed Premium for Men. They were given me ( 1 pack ) by the hospital but can be accessed online. They give more coverage than your Tena's, BUT are more expensive to buy.

I also have leg bags and night bags that are now surplus to requirement so if anyone out there would like these, please send me a private message and I'll be glad to send them on

My next appointment with my Consultant is a week this Thursday - October 8th, when I will also get my results ! So fingers etc. remain crossed. I'll also have an appointment with The Bowel and Bladder Clinic to make sure I'm doing my PFE's correctly and to keep an eye on things in general.

Otherwise the recovery continues well, although now a little apprehensive about going out too far away, not knowing how the continence issue will continue, although of course it's very early days and hopefully that will improve as time goes by. I feel very lucky to be where I am at the moment and to have had the care and attention I've had from the marvellous NHF staff in this area.

Not forgetting the support I've had from you wonderful people out there - again Thank You All !

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Posted 28 Sep 2015 at 13:02

Thanks for the update Cobbles!

Wishing you all the best for the 8th October and hope your recovery is smooth and full!

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Posted 28 Sep 2015 at 13:13

Glad all seems to be progressing well Cobbles.

I'll wish you good luck now for the 8th October as I'll be on holiday and may not be able to access internet.

We can't control the winds - but we can adjust our sails

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Posted 28 Sep 2015 at 14:45

Cobbles
Fantastic news for you and us . Yes the catheter coming out is a great relief if a bit queasy . I think people tend to be either virtually dry straight away or leak quite a bit to start with which soon improves . Make sure you do the PFE's . I simply do them whenever the newspaper is in front of me -- either reading or doing the cryptic . So I never forget.
Good luck on the 8th -- that's come round quickly . Best wishes
Chris

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Posted 28 Sep 2015 at 15:25

Thank You Pablo. Sorry to read that you've been having side effect problems recently. Sincerely hope that that is resolved very soon.

Thank You Sandra. Don't worry about internet connections - just have a great holiday.

Thank You too Chris. I'm a bit tender for PFE's at the moment but will start them up as soon as I can. As to staying dry, if it gets no worse than it is at the moment and then improves, I'm on a winner.

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Posted 28 Sep 2015 at 15:53

It all sounds very positive, long may it continue

Best wishes, Arthur

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Posted 28 Sep 2015 at 18:39

Glad to hear the catheter is out at last. I remember that day for me back in 2012. I didn't wear the right kind of pants - loose boxers didn't hold the pad in enough. I poured like a tap and the wet pad kept falling down my leg - all very embarrassing in front of all the others in the waiting room! However, I have a good laugh about this now.

Wishing you all the best on 8 October.

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Posted 28 Sep 2015 at 23:17

It is wonderful when that catheter is removed although a little scary. I was peeing like a trumpton fire engine out of control at first but things have settled down now and some days I don't pad up at all. Hope all goes well with your results. I am just awaiting the results of my second post op PSA. It's a little worrying but I can live with that.

THE CHILD HAS GROWN, THE DREAM HAS GONE

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Posted 29 Sep 2015 at 09:29

Arthur, rivertweed and Paul,
Thank you all very much.
Yeh what a relief to be rid of the catheter ! An interesting day yesterday, to use Dick B's expression, there were lots of "Ooops" and changing of pads throughout the day, I did manage a walk into town for a coffee and sat outside in the beautiful sunshine though and remained reasonably dry until I got home .A bit of pain every so often when peeing but I gather that's normal and fortunately hasn't happened much. Although sleep was interrupted a few times during the night, I woke each time feeling I needed to pee - which was welcome, rather than it happening without warning ! Therefore I got to the loo before the pee got to the pad, so I remained dry in that respect all night. We'll see what today brings.

Thanks again all.

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Posted 29 Sep 2015 at 09:31

PS Sorry Paul I meant to say Good Luck with the PSA results. Fingers crossed !

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Posted 29 Sep 2015 at 14:58

Hi Cobbles

Catheter gone pads to the rescue!

The leaks amd accidental spurts can go on for some time. Knowing where there are loos if you are on a journey or just a short trip out can be a godsend. The majority of the pads hold a huge amount of fluid without leakage, even one of Paul's trumpton fire engine ones should be contained!

Any transition from prone to upright, coughing, sneezing ,laughing or passing wind can set the spurts off.

PFEs don't help some folk, to do any good at all they have to be done properly and regularly.

Good luck at your review I am also going to be on the road so will only read how you get on a few days later.

Xxx

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Posted 29 Sep 2015 at 20:05

Hi Mo
Thank you for your post with the valuable info. You do wonder just how much the pads can take, I'm probably changing them too often as "a just in case" but today's numbers are far less than yesterdays .Pleased to say I'm quite ok with it all mentally - it's what has to be done and a great improvement on the catheter.
Hope you have a good road trip Mo, the result's will be waiting for you.xxx

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