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Posted 26 Jun 2015 at 18:15

Hi fella,


I know that once I had made the decision to have the prostate removed and that decision was processed mentally I wanted to proceed as quickly as possible. As you said it is better sooner than to wait. Although prostate cancer is slow to develop all the time those rogue cells are in you they are not going to go away on their own.


I didn't have any problems with gas. The loose fitting pants are a must. I took my music player. The wards can get noisy. 


Please keep coming back for support up to your op and keep us updated after.


Brightest of blessings to you and your family.


 


Paul

THE CHILD HAS GROWN, THE DREAM HAS GONE
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Posted 26 Jun 2015 at 18:16

Superb Raiden , I agree entirely with Dave. Choice made , not too much waiting and onwards cancer free hopefully. Two weeks of jiggy jiggy if u can face it. I packed out a month haha. You're doing the right thing and we can compare. Mines done mate and I'm moving forward. It wasn't as bad as a root-canal filling ok. Best wishes
Chris

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Posted 26 Jun 2015 at 19:27

Good news Raiden, especially the reduction from T3a to T2c.
Good that you have made a choice. Get working on those pelvic floor exercises!!

I shall be away on 6th July with no wifi so will not be able to wish you all the best so - I'll say it now

GOOD LUCK AND BEST WISHES FOR THE 6th JULY RAIDEN.

Best wishes
Sandra

We can't control the winds - but we can adjust our sails
User
Posted 26 Jun 2015 at 19:44

Originally Posted by: Online Community Member


Hi Raiden,


Once you have made your treatment choice the sooner it happens the better. And the sooner it happens the sooner you can start your recovery and get on with your life free of the cancer.


For your hospital stay you might wish to invest in baggy tracksuit trousers, your stomach will be pumped full of gas and when you come to be discharged your waistline may be larger than it was before you went in? Briefs instead of boxer shorts to assist with restraining the catheter tube and bag. Peppermint tea is recommend by some to assist with getting rid of gas.


Others will contribute other suggestions in due course.


atb, enjoy your weekend.


dave



Hey Dave


Thanks for the tip on the baggy pants and briefs, I was only thinking 30 minutes ago should I get some briefs instead of boxer shorts.  Thanks for clarifying that for me, I'll get some this weekend.


I'm not really a trackie kind of guy and certainly wont wear a shell suit even if I live in Liverpool lol :) but I have lots of pairs of comfy lounge pants that will fit the bill just nicely.


I'll get some peppermint tea too.

User
Posted 26 Jun 2015 at 19:45

Originally Posted by: Online Community Member


Hi fella,


I know that once I had made the decision to have the prostate removed and that decision was processed mentally I wanted to proceed as quickly as possible. As you said it is better sooner than to wait. Although prostate cancer is slow to develop all the time those rogue cells are in you they are not going to go away on their own.


I didn't have any problems with gas. The loose fitting pants are a must. I took my music player. The wards can get noisy. 


Please keep coming back for support up to your op and keep us updated after.


Brightest of blessings to you and your family.


 


Paul



Hi Paul


Totally agree, the longer I would have waited the more I would have read and thought about it.  I think now get it out and get on with the recovery process.


Thank you for the support :)

User
Posted 26 Jun 2015 at 19:51

Originally Posted by: Online Community Member


Superb Raiden , I agree entirely with Dave. Choice made , not too much waiting and onwards cancer free hopefully. Two weeks of jiggy jiggy if u can face it. I packed out a month haha. You're doing the right thing and we can compare. Mines done mate and I'm moving forward. It wasn't as bad as a root-canal filling ok. Best wishes
Chris



Hey Chris


That made me laugh jiggy jiggy, I think a bit of me and little raiden time is a absolute must, its a strange thought to think that one day in the next week will be the last time I ever fire my raiden gun if you know what I mean :) 


I'm so glad you on the up mate, lets hope you get the up up back as quickly as possible... :)


 

User
Posted 26 Jun 2015 at 19:52

Originally Posted by: Online Community Member


Good news Raiden, especially the reduction from T3a to T2c.
Good that you have made a choice. Get working on those pelvic floor exercises!!


I shall be away on 6th July with no wifi so will not be able to wish you all the best so - I'll say it now


GOOD LUCK AND BEST WISHES FOR THE 6th JULY RAIDEN.


Best wishes
Sandra



I've started the pelvic floor exercises already...


Thank you for the best wishes and hope you have lots of fun on the 6th


I'll keep posting my journey


:)

User
Posted 05 Jul 2015 at 11:50
Hi Raiden,

Just wanted to wish you Luck for tomorrow.

Hope it goes well.

Steve
User
Posted 05 Jul 2015 at 11:57
Will echo what Steve said, best of luck! Will be eager to know how it went as Stuart is right behind you on Thursday.

Best wishes,
Trish
User
Posted 05 Jul 2015 at 14:43
Raiden,

All the best for tomorrow. Keep us all informed on your progress.

Paul
THE CHILD HAS GROWN, THE DREAM HAS GONE
User
Posted 05 Jul 2015 at 19:00
All the best for tomorrow Raiden a lot of us will be thinking of you and we will look forward to you posting about your recovery
Xx
Mo
User
Posted 06 Jul 2015 at 21:40

Raiden ( Steve ) is out of surgery and has texted me just now tonight. He is well, apart from the obvious discomfort us RP boys know well ( and other treatments respectfully) . He asked I report and has thanked so much for your support everyone. He's had it extra tough and we all know it's tough anyway. When I say tough we neither have a clue what it's like to be further down the road , and we may yet , so don't mean to dis-respect others ! X

User
Posted 06 Jul 2015 at 21:52

Hi Chris,


That's great news, thanks for passing that on to us.


Please send him my Best Wishes if you get chance.


Thanks.


Steve

User
Posted 06 Jul 2015 at 22:54
Thanks Chris,

Wish him all the best.

Paul
THE CHILD HAS GROWN, THE DREAM HAS GONE
User
Posted 07 Jul 2015 at 08:25
Hi Chris,

Please pass on our best wishes, glad it went ok.

Trish and Stuart xx
User
Posted 07 Jul 2015 at 08:34

best wishes from me too


nidge

run long and prosper
'pooh how do you spell love'
'piglet you dont spell love -you just feel it'
User
Posted 07 Jul 2015 at 10:49
Just want to add my best wishes for a speedy recovery

Arthur
User
Posted 07 Jul 2015 at 10:54
Chris thanks for passing the news on, I would like to add my best wishes for Raiden to have a full and speedy recovery.
Look forward to hearing from him soon too.
Best wishes Xx
Mo
User
Posted 07 Jul 2015 at 11:35

Raiden is ok . Im not sure what the situation is with him posting himself etc in the future . He was happy for me to post on his behalf and wants to thank you all . I think like myself he had a total meltdown , but will get through it . I've explained that aswell as all the other people on here , that me / himself / Stuart (TrailleeTrish ) have all had this done at the same time and age more or less . So we can three really help each other real-time . And some very kind guys have given me advice who are 6/7 months on etc . Its LOVELY that help is here for all . I hope my hand RP is just as successful as their posey Da Vinci pahh
Chris

Edited by member 07 Jul 2015 at 11:36  | Reason: Not specified

User
Posted 07 Jul 2015 at 14:00
Thanks for the update Chris. 😎
Peace out 👍
 
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