David had his HD Brachytherapy on Monday, all seemed to go well, until his BP dropped like a stone causing, loss of consciousness for a few seconds. Thankfully he roused and his BP raised pretty quickly.He was in hospital overnight and able to leave the following morning for the three hour drive home.
Well, its Thursday now, he was tired and achy, but seems much better today. He said the experience was not painful, he had an epidural, and although he felt the ' goings on' it was not uncomfortable. He has a little bruising, and soreness, and his urine flow has been slow.
Bowel movements and urine flow slow but manageable I'm told. Appetite has not been affected, and he has been able to do a bit of writing to keep his brain active.
He is seeing the consultant in 10 days, and he then starts the radiotherapy in just under two weeks.
David found the waiting hard, he is relieved the treatment journey has started. He is hoping the radiotherapy will clear up any bits & pieces. He is Gleason 9 so although he hopes it will do the trick, he realises he might need further intervention.
From my perspective I am also relieved the treatments have started, watching my loved one's face when he tells me he's not worried, and its fear written large on his features. Supporting him though this jungle uncertainty.has been hard for us both.
This journey is long and difficult, I am sure much harder if your relationship is not secure and strong.
Oh well, tomatoes and peppers to pot on today.
The smallholding weeds wait for no-one ;-) if only they did.
Leila.