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Posted 08 Jul 2016 at 06:51

Hope the MRI goes well today.

dave

All we can do - is do all that we can.


So, do all you can to help yourself, then make the best of your time. :-)


I am the statistic.

User
Posted 08 Jul 2016 at 06:59

Cheers! You never know; I might end up with a magnetic personality or start attracting forks, spoons and bloody robots, lol.


 

User
Posted 08 Jul 2016 at 07:28
G

Hope all goes well, our local MRI suite does not have music and the operator was a miserable so*, mind you I was first of the day at 7 am a few days before xmas.

Think positive.

Thanks Chris
User
Posted 08 Jul 2016 at 09:55

Well, that was interesting. Lovely people and very reassuring.  A bit like going to Alton Towers but without having to pay, lol.


They said they got some very clear images so it's now a wait till Weds to see the results.  From the amount I've gleaned on the web and on here in particular, they are going to have to "talk me out" of having the prostatectomy as the only other alternative for me is the radiotherapy and I just don't fancy all the hormone treatment for six months.  Also, as I've had the snip I'm thinking of it rather as an appendix or nipples, lol  in my case totally useless so may as well get rid.


 

User
Posted 08 Jul 2016 at 21:06
Glad that went well,
Lots of men feel the same way as you about the op, but lots of others choose RT as the less invasive option.
I couldn't even begin to imagine how I would choose if I were a Man so I hope you can get all the guidance and help you need to make a decision you are happy with. Once you make it there should be no going back.
I understand your thoughts about the use of a prostate post snip, kids etc. However some men do find dry orgasms a bit weird. If I am honest, as a woman I find the thought of that something of a bonus. I don't think losing other items can quite compare, your appendix yes a relatively useless thing, but your nipples mmmm not so sure Sean Conery has very attractive nipples for a Man?

how shocking, I am usually a very conservative poster!
must be the 3 glasses of prosecco!
Best wishes for Wednesday
Mo
User
Posted 27 Jul 2016 at 16:40

Update: I have had the date for my assessment . . . . right in the middle of our annual holiday which I can't cancel!  So, it's now been put back to Aug 18th which probably means that the actual op will be early Sept (seems that the op is usually about three weeks after the assessment.  It's only a delay of two weeks.


So, hopefully it will all go well and be smooth sailing from here.


 


Glen

User
Posted 31 Aug 2016 at 07:51

So, nearly there; op is tomorrow with admission at 7am.


Have to go to the hospital today to "collect a prescription for the items you will need before you come to hospital for your surgery".  Any have any idea what that is for?  


Anyway, will keep you all posted as to how things go.


Glen

User
Posted 31 Aug 2016 at 08:23

Wishing you well for tomorrow

User
Posted 31 Aug 2016 at 09:34
Hi Glen
Can'take help with what the items might be as I didn't have to take anything but I just wanted to wish you well with your op. It is just over a year since mine and it seems like a lifetime away now. Just be kind to yourself after as I am sure recovery is quicker if you remain active but don't overdo it.
All the best.
Kevan
User
Posted 31 Aug 2016 at 10:08

Good luck with your op tomorrow, you will be in safe hands Glen
Just take it slow and easy after surgery
Viv X

The only time you should look back is to see how far you have come
User
Posted 31 Aug 2016 at 12:35

Good Luck tomorrow Glen.


It's a new month and you'll start a new stage of your life.


Wishing you all the best


 


Sandra


 


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We can't control the winds - but we can adjust our sails
User
Posted 31 Aug 2016 at 12:41

Good luck for tomorrow...


and as others have said - take it easy afterwards.


KRO...

User
Posted 31 Aug 2016 at 14:16
G

Best wishes for tomorrow,the only thing that springs to mind are laxatives or antibiotics ,but my antibiotics were given intravenously by the anaesthetist. Anaesthetic and tablets ect can make you constipated so remember no straining to pass that first motion post op. Take it easy but keep mobile.

Thanks Chris
User
Posted 31 Aug 2016 at 19:07
Hope all goes well tomorrow, take care. Jayne
User
Posted 31 Aug 2016 at 19:35

Very very best wishes.
You'll be fine.
Do NOTHING for 8 weeks. And I mean NOTHING. Let yourself heal. It's a bigger op than you think.
My fingers crossed

User
Posted 01 Sep 2016 at 18:40

How did it go?

dave

All we can do - is do all that we can.


So, do all you can to help yourself, then make the best of your time. :-)


I am the statistic.

User
Posted 03 Sep 2016 at 09:57

Hi nice people and now it really is over, thank goodness!


Well, I'm home again.  To be honest, it wasn't too traumatic.  Walked down to theatre and laid down on the couch and the anesthetist said that I would get some oxygen and then a big injection to put me to sleep.  Took a few deep breaths and went out like a light. Funny oxygen, lol.  Next thing I knew I was in recovery in some sort of "dreamworld".  I vaguely remember some of the trip up to the ward and then not much after that till they woke me for blood pressure etc.


Had a bit of local pain around the "funny bits".  Got about two hours sleep that night; one heavy snorer, one heavy breather and one guy who was having a loud conversation with someone all bloody night, lol.


Had an "accident" last night in bed but once I'd got the bags in the right place, all was fine.  Dreamt that I'd stolen a helicopter!!


A bit "leaky" at times and some blood in my urine from getting up and sitting down again when any pressure is put on the catheter, but ok if I don't move around too much. Apparently it's called bladder spasm as the bladder doesn't take too kindly to having a plastic tube stuck into it. 


Luckily I have one of those reclining sofas so I can adjust it a bit like the hospital bed for the best position.  My daughter has come down for a few days to be a "nurse" with the missus, lol.  


Not in any pain at all at the moment.


If anyone waiting for the op needs some first hand experience of the op, then please contact me; I'll be more than happy to share.


Thank you ALL very much for your support; it made the time leading up to the op much easier for me.


I wonder if I can get some sexy 23 year old blonde "bimbo" to help me test out my ED in the weeks to come??  Just kidding, Lol. 


Take care my friends and I will keep posting.


 


Glen

User
Posted 03 Sep 2016 at 10:13

Great news Glen,

Glad to hear all went well, take it easy and enjoy being looked after.

Lynda

User
Posted 03 Sep 2016 at 10:16

Glad that really is over for you Glen. Now spend the recovery time wisely and rest. Don't even THINK about sexy 23 year old bimbos or it will excite you too much and put your recovery back.

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We can't control the winds - but we can adjust our sails
User
Posted 03 Sep 2016 at 10:28
Good to hear that it went well.

Take your time in doing things and let your body recover fully before you tackle anything strenuous... including young bimbos!

I was told before discharge that the heaviest thing that I should lift for 6 weeks was a kettle full of water!

It was good advice ... and my excuse for doing nothing for 6 weeks.

Take care...

KRO...

 
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