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User
Posted 24 Jul 2016 at 11:03

Hi all,

I am new to all this, I was diagnosed with prostate cancer on thursday 21st july, worst day of my life, 15 cores were taken 6 were positive, 5  3+3=6  1  3+4=7   PSA 3.7  got to have a bone scan, really worried about that, I am sure everybody in the same boat feels the same but talking to other people must help, the doctor says not to panic but how do you not, how do you cope

User
Posted 24 Jul 2016 at 18:05

Hello,

I have just joined this site so I hope this first contribution will be helpful.  I vividly remember the shock of diagnosis two years ago. I was floored by it and bewildered as I felt well and it had come out of the blue.  I was particularly shocked to find that already I had metastases in the bones.  Two years on I have learned two things I think. The first is that no two cases are exactly the same but most of the people I have since met through the local support group seem just to be getting on with life and for the most part that is what I now feel. And the second thing is that there are a whole range of treatments available and they do work!  I would guess you will feel better when the diagnosis and treatment options have been explained to you and better still hopefully when you start treatment. But we would all recognise the shock of the first diagnosis.  Good luck.

Fred

User
Posted 24 Jul 2016 at 19:23

Thankyou Fred for taking time to reply to my post, I know it is early days, I am trying to keep positive, I think not doing anything is the worst, I have always been one to just get on with things I am a bit impatient, i forgot to say I am 65, the doctor also said that if he took 10 men my age off the street they would all have the same result, that is pretty scary,
best wishes to you all
Paul

User
Posted 09 Aug 2016 at 19:43

Hello Paul,

it's good to hear you sounding a little more positive - it ain't easy.  I was quietly confident that that your bone scan would come back clear, well done!  I remember the relief when mine came back clear.

Good to hear that you've made a decision and I pray that your operation goes well.

 

Frank.

 

User
Posted 30 Aug 2016 at 19:26

Hi Happy H,

Sorry you have joined the club nobody wants to be in, I am now awaiting surgery on Sept 29th seems a long way off I just want to get it over with, I think you have started a post on the end of another it might be best to start your own conversation you will get more replies, this is a great site it helped me a lot when I was first diagnosed there are a lot of people with experience of the treatments available and I am sure you will hear from them soon,

best wishes

Paul

User
Posted 17 Oct 2016 at 22:20

My Op was also succesfull with negative margins, catheter comes out on the 24th cant wait it is a right pain, then will see consultant 3 weeks after that, had blood in my bag last night which was a shock but all clear now, will let you know all results as soon as I have them,

Paul

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Posted 24 Jul 2016 at 15:24

Hi

 

Welcome to the site. First thing is you have made a positive move posting on here. Its a marvellous site and many people helped me when i was diagnosed 3 years ago.

I would recommend that you get a copy of the Toolkit publication.Just go to Our Publications on this site.

Your stats are so similar to mine.Yes i was told by my doctor and also my Macmillan nurse not to panic. But you do!! By the way have you been in contact with a Macmillan nurse? In our area I had a call the same day after my diagnosis. But this depends on where you live.My nurse was a pillar of strength to me.

So its only been 3 days since diagnosis. If i think back to my diagnosis i couldnt believe it. The first 3 mornings i woke up and i thought it was bad dream. But it wasn't. I was angry because i look after myself. I am a regular at the gym( i am the only one in my family who keeps fit) and do physical work. I eat and drink carefully. So why me? No symptoms and no family history. It just happened.

So I understand your panic/anger/sadness etc. you have had a big shock and i am sure the news has not sunk in. But also your family are having to deal with this too.

How do you cope? You do but its not easy for you or your family. Everyday can be quite long and gaps between appointments seem to be forever. There is only one thing on your mind.

I was told early on that the cancer had been caught early and so my chances of beating it were good. Also it is one of the less aggressive cancers. Of course in the first few weeks i couldnt take this in. I just felt so down and physically tired from the stress of it all.

It took 3 weeks before i realised that things weren't as bad as i thought. Yes i had cancer but it could be beaten. So i started to become positive. I couldnt carry on being down and i had got used to the idea that i had cancer and there was only one way to go. 

I had a da vinci op which was successful( i understand that you are still in the early stages of coping with the diagnosis and havent even thought of the next steps so forgive me for talking about treatment) and 3 years on all my tests have been 100% clear. I feel fine and i am back working and doing all the things i used to do including going to the gym.

I had mri and bone scans quite soon after diagnosis and they were clear. But it was very worrying waiting for the results. So i can understand your concern.

I hope this has helped. Yes it is good to talk and try to stay in touch with us here. I joined a local support group and that was a big help in talking to others who had been diagnosed and successfully gone through treatment.

Its early days yet but try and be positive and talk to as many people about what has happened.

 

Keep in touch and feel free to ask any questions

 

John

 

 

User
Posted 24 Jul 2016 at 17:50
Hello and welcome from me too,

It really can be a scary time being diagnosed and waiting to find out all the results of tests and scans etc. I recall feeing be very numbed by the whole situation but then being very pleased too. Pleased to have been the opportunity of having treatment to hopefully provide curative therapy. I decided that being positive was very important from the outset and that worrying about PCa wouldn't cure it. I became intrigued by what might happen to me, almost looked forward to scans etc , better that than being frightened by it all.

Do not have any fixed ideas as to what type of treatment you would like at this stage. Keep an open mind. Initially I was told I would probably have surgery but in the end this was not possible due to local spread. In time your medical team will discuss all the options with you and also you will also understand more.

I chose to tell almost everyone I knew about my diagnosis. Some people do not choose to do this. I prefer people knowing about this sort of situation , rather than speculating that something 'might be up '. It paid dividends for me as my first MRI scan was for a Sunday, a day I was rotored to work. I had many of my colleagues immediately offering to cover for me without having to explain further. I have had nothing other than support from everyone I've encountered. My family too have been well supported by other family members and friends.

I am now 2 years since diagnosis. I am still enjoying life but there have been a few low moments too, but that is to be expected. I have had radio therapy and am still on hormone therapy.

I wish you well through this and keep in contact with us and when you wish to,

Regards,

John

User
Posted 24 Jul 2016 at 18:05

Hello,

I have just joined this site so I hope this first contribution will be helpful.  I vividly remember the shock of diagnosis two years ago. I was floored by it and bewildered as I felt well and it had come out of the blue.  I was particularly shocked to find that already I had metastases in the bones.  Two years on I have learned two things I think. The first is that no two cases are exactly the same but most of the people I have since met through the local support group seem just to be getting on with life and for the most part that is what I now feel. And the second thing is that there are a whole range of treatments available and they do work!  I would guess you will feel better when the diagnosis and treatment options have been explained to you and better still hopefully when you start treatment. But we would all recognise the shock of the first diagnosis.  Good luck.

Fred

User
Posted 24 Jul 2016 at 18:18

Hello again,

I have just picked up that you are worried about the bone scan.  I have had several of these and the first thing I would like to say is how helpful the staff have been.  In all the hospitals I have visited the staff have been cheerful, sympathetic and understanding and I hope that will be your experience.  It is a slightly tedious experience though as you have to wait three hours after being injected with a radioactive marker before the scan. I haven't found the injection a problem as the staff are very experienced. It genuinely doesn't hurt much. If you are nervous tell them.  The only problem with the scan itself is that you have to lie still while a camera screen moves over you. It takes about half an hour. But it is completely painless and quiet. You can listen to music or just have a doze.  After you have had it you have to flush the toilet twice when you have a pee to get rid of any residual radioactivity in your system but this clears very quickly and you are not aware of it. Good luck.

Fred

User
Posted 24 Jul 2016 at 19:18

Hi John,

Thankyou for taking time to talk about your experience so far, i will cantact macmillan nurses I know they are very good and I will try and stay positive, I was feeling very sorry for myself, why me etc but I watched a bit of a Jeremy kyle show there were some kids on there that had been through hell but they were all happy and just got on with it, after I thought maybe it is not as bad as it could be, 
best wishes to all
Paul

User
Posted 24 Jul 2016 at 19:23

Thankyou Fred for taking time to reply to my post, I know it is early days, I am trying to keep positive, I think not doing anything is the worst, I have always been one to just get on with things I am a bit impatient, i forgot to say I am 65, the doctor also said that if he took 10 men my age off the street they would all have the same result, that is pretty scary,
best wishes to you all
Paul

User
Posted 25 Jul 2016 at 02:14

Hi Paul,
More men die with PCa than because of it. Essentially, this means that in some men the cancer develops slowly whereas in others the cancer may at some point mutate/spread where not done so already. At present there is no definitive method of determining so called 'pussy cats' from 'tigers'. However, you appear to have been diagnosed at an early stage where you may be monitored or appropriate treatment can slow advancement of the cancer or maybe even eradicate it. The shock of the diagnosis will pass and as you learn more about PCa in general and your case in particular after your complete diagnosis you will come to terms with the disease and your options.

Barry
User
Posted 25 Jul 2016 at 07:21

Thankyou all for taking the time to reply to my post it has helped a lot, I will just have to wait for the bone scan to find out what my options are, I think the waiting and doing nothing is the worst, I find now that every ache I get I think it is down to the cancer must try to get all these thoughts out of my head until I know for certain, once again,
thankyou

Paul

User
Posted 25 Jul 2016 at 21:46

Hi paul

 

Good to hear our replies have helped.

Your remarks about feeling sorry for yourself and the waiting will ring true for many of us. But you seem to be showing signs of positivity already. 

One extra thing to mention. Take a notebook with you when you attend any meetings. It does help to write everything down . 

Let us know about your scan

 

john

User
Posted 26 Jul 2016 at 07:27

Hi John,
I know it is a bit soon to think about which treatment to have, I was just wondering how you come to a decision, when I got my biop results the doctor was pointing towards active surviellence, I don't know wether I could just sit and wait for the results of a PSA test every couple of months, anyway yes I am starting to feel a bit more positive, went flying yesterday, I fly radio control model aircraft, took my mind off it, also my dog keeps me going and my wife keeps telling me to be positive but it is never far from my thoughts, will try and go with the flow,
best regards
Paul

User
Posted 26 Jul 2016 at 09:02

Hi paul

 

Good to hear you are trying to keep busy, but yes i understand when you say it is not far from your thoughts.

Every cancer is different and results are different. Wait and see what happens with the scan. Its too early to decide what to do. There are options and theres no harm in reading up about them. It is important that you take time to decide on what you want to do. As your figures so far are similar to mine then i would say time is on your side.

 

john

User
Posted 26 Jul 2016 at 10:54

Hi Paul,

Can't see from quickly reading through that anybody has of yet suggested you obtain the 'Toolkit' available from publications on the main part of this charity - well worth getting.

 

Sorry! must have skipped too quickly over some replies.  Along with others I asked a long time ago that the Toolkit be made a 'sticky' but still nothing constructive from Mods  as yet

Edited by member 26 Jul 2016 at 19:36  | Reason: Not specified

Barry
User
Posted 26 Jul 2016 at 13:42
Barry

Paul wrote his first post in "scared and worried sick" , Johsan, myself and others gave some advice there including getting the toolkit.

Thanks Chris

Edited by member 26 Jul 2016 at 13:43  | Reason: Not specified

User
Posted 26 Jul 2016 at 18:50

Hi all,

Thanks for all the advice and kind words, I will get the toolkit, just had the date for my bone scan, next Tuesday so there will be more nervous waiting for the results, has anybody heard of Cyber knife surgery seems to be the way to go,

best wishes to all

Paul

User
Posted 26 Jul 2016 at 18:54

hi John,

Just had the date for bone scan, next Tuesday, more nervous waiting for results, have you heard of Cyber Knife surgery, seems to be the way to go, just a thought if I reply to one person in this conversation does everybody see it just saves replying to each person,

bets wishes

Paul

User
Posted 26 Jul 2016 at 19:04

Hi Paul

Scan next tuesday and i bet thats seems along way off. But you are now in the process and things starting to move. I always thought of moving slowly up a step ladder from the day i was diagnosed. One step at a time and look to the next one.

cyber knife surgery. I presume that is da vinci which i had. Successful for me and was surprised that i had no internal pain after the op. I really thought i would feel something after cutting the prostate out.  But honestly no pain. Only discomfort was getting in and out of bed or out of a chair in first week from where incisions had been made. Take your time with your decision.

 

john

User
Posted 26 Jul 2016 at 19:40

Hello Paul,

                  We've all been through similar experiences to yourself.  I was diagnosed 12 months ago. In my case it wasn't too much of an initial shock, as at a GP visit, she mentioned cancer. So I thought ok, let's see what the urologist says. My wife on the other hand, was beside herself - that was the last thing she wanted to hear.  So when the urologist finally confirmed my cancer diagnosis, I simply stared back at him, my wife was in pieces.  I'm not a tough guy at all, but my Christian faith is a real help to me.

I had a biopsy with 16 samples, 15 of which contained cancer. Of course finding this out was shocking. I had a bone scan which was clear. I understand that your bone scan is next Tuesday, I wish you well for a good result.

As for treatment, because I also have heart disease, I could only be offered radiotherapy. Oh, of course, I've now had hormone therapy for 12 months, with an injection of prostrap every 3 months.  Waiting for the RT treatment was the worst thing for me. During the wait, all sorts of thoughts enter my head, I'm wondering whether the cancer is spreading.  Well I ended up with 37 sessions - seven and a half weeks.  It soon passed.  I had my first check up about 2 months ago, the resulting PSA was 0.1

I wish you well.

 

 

Frank.

 

 

User
Posted 26 Jul 2016 at 19:50

Sorry John but your presumption that Cyberknife treatment involves a form of surgery to remove thr prostate  is wrong. It is in fact an accurate way of delivering photon radiotherapy and is available at few UK hospitals in the UK as present.

Paul, everybody sees conversations and replies. If you want only a specific person to see something or maybe to ask them something you can pm that person through the facility on the forum.

Edited by member 26 Jul 2016 at 20:00  | Reason: Not specified

Barry
User
Posted 27 Jul 2016 at 07:23

Yes Cyber Knife is a non invasive surgery, it involves about 5 sessions of around 30-60 mins, no cutting so hardly any side effects, I think you have to meet certain criteria but it is available privately, there is a lot of information on the net, its been around since about 2010,

Paul

User
Posted 27 Jul 2016 at 07:41

Hi all,

when you were all diagnosed did you feel that every ache and pain you got was down to the PC, bone scan Tuesday, so things are moving

Paul

User
Posted 27 Jul 2016 at 08:42

Yes that is common and for many men it never goes away - even after successful treatment, new pains or symptoms cause worry that the cancer has come back.

"Life can only be understood backwards; but it must be lived forwards." Soren Kierkegaard

User
Posted 27 Jul 2016 at 08:44
Originally Posted by: Online Community Member
Hi all,

when you were all diagnosed did you feel that every ache and pain you got was down to the PC, bone scan Tuesday, so things are moving

Paul

Paul

I did not think my aches and pains were down to PCa at diagnosis, but did and still do worry about aches and pains now. My medical team all assure me that bone spread is "unlikely" with a PSA below 20.

Thanks Chris

User
Posted 27 Jul 2016 at 08:45
Originally Posted by: Online Community Member
Yes Cyber Knife is a non invasive surgery, it involves about 5 sessions of around 30-60 mins, no cutting so hardly any side effects, I think you have to meet certain criteria but it is available privately, there is a lot of information on the net, its been around since about 2010,

Paul

It is too new for any data about long term efficacy but the mid-term results haven't been great. It is looking to be more useful as a salvage treatment than first line :-( If you use the search box above, you should be able to find the members that have had cyberknife.

"Life can only be understood backwards; but it must be lived forwards." Soren Kierkegaard

User
Posted 27 Jul 2016 at 22:08

Hi Paul

 

I had not heard of cyber knife surgery so presumed da vinci. Sorry for misinformation. I have learned something today!!

 

yes after diagnosis i did think every ache and pain was down to pc. more to do with stress!!

User
Posted 06 Aug 2016 at 10:12

Just had bone scan, Tuesday 2nd, I have also got an appointment with a medical oncologist on Tuesday 9th Aug, the date of the letter was 29th July so they could not have had the results of the scan before the letter was sent out, I thought I was going to have an MDT meeting first, I suppose all hospitals do things differently,

Paul

User
Posted 06 Aug 2016 at 10:26
Paul

Can only speak from my experience, at our hospital,the MDT meet to talk about you and other patients, not a meeting with you.

Others may have different experiences.

Thanks Chris

User
Posted 06 Aug 2016 at 10:54

Thanks Chris,

Paul

User
Posted 06 Aug 2016 at 16:27

Just been diagnosed and after a couple of days worrying and a few tears I have accepted that the best thing is to get on with it. I have slightly different issues in so much as I live in France. The good thing about that is the medical service here is very good. About 5 years ago my PSA started to climb and when it reached 12.2 a biopsy was recommended. I had the biopsy on 23 June and I was told the results on 11th July. On the 29th July I met with my Consultant and he explained that I had to have a Bone scan and that is booked for the 26th August. I will meet the consultant later the same day and depending on the outcome of the scan I will have to decide on removal or Radio therapy. I have learned today from this conversation about the Da Vinci method and not sure if that is an option for me. The consultant says I am young and fit and the cancer is small and contained within the Prostate. Of the ten biopsy samples taken three were positive and only on the left side. The difficulty I have is having someone to bounce the million and one questions off and I do worry about the future. No Macmillan nurses here, although I am back in UK next week so may try to speak to one then. 

Over to you guys

 

User
Posted 06 Aug 2016 at 16:56
D

Welcome to the club nobody wants to be in. Firstly I would advise you to start a new conversation of your own it makes it far easier to keep track of your questions and answers and we are all different with different issues and circumstances. A new conversation has to be moderated sometimes it is almost instant other times it can take a few hours, so the conversation may not appear straight away. Secondly download or send for the toolkit it has a wealth of information.

There are no silly questions and we discuss all subjects and side effects even the intimate ones.

Not only do we have guys we also have many knowledgeable gals. Stay positive, sounds like you have a few options,did you get a Gleason score it helps to know what you are dealing with.

Thanks Chris

User
Posted 06 Aug 2016 at 18:30

Hello dogginut and welcome to the site.

It would help if you gave us your Gleason score. Yes 12.2 is high but Gleason would give more information.

As the cancer is small, contained, only 3 positive and only on one side, have you decided on removal or radiotherapy by yourself or are they the only treatments available in France.

Download The Toolkit from publications on this site for more treatment options. Whatever you decide on think carefully before you choose (if you have options open to you of course) because you will have to live with any side effects.

As Chris said, starting your own conversation may well give you more replies as not everyone looks at everyone else's posts. There may be a short delay before the new topic is put on.

Write down any questions you have for your consultant and write down the answers, and if at all possible take somebody with you to the consultation as there is a lot to take in.

You don't say whether you are on your own or have a partner, but we are here for you both if you need us so ask away with your questions.

All the best

Sandra

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We can't control the winds - but we can adjust our sails
User
Posted 07 Aug 2016 at 19:46

thanks for the support I will repost and start a new post

User
Posted 09 Aug 2016 at 17:18

Hi guys,

Just had the results of the bone scan, they were clear, what a relief, as the prostate is so large I have 2 options, RT or robotic surgery, I am going with surgery with the top guy at our hospital he does nerve saving surgery, so 29th Sept prostate gone, cant wait,

best wishes to everybody

Paul

User
Posted 09 Aug 2016 at 19:08

Glad the results were "good" Paul and that you are happy with the decision you've made.

Good luck with the op. I hope it all goes well for you.

Best Wishes

Sandra

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User
Posted 09 Aug 2016 at 19:33

Thanks Sandra,

I only had 2 options, RT or surgery, the MDT said surgery was the best option but I had already decided that was the way I was going to go if I had that option, I have the top surgeon at my local hospital he has done about 500 nerve saving ops,

best regards

Paul

User
Posted 09 Aug 2016 at 19:43

Hello Paul,

it's good to hear you sounding a little more positive - it ain't easy.  I was quietly confident that that your bone scan would come back clear, well done!  I remember the relief when mine came back clear.

Good to hear that you've made a decision and I pray that your operation goes well.

 

Frank.

 

User
Posted 09 Aug 2016 at 19:50
Things feel better once you have made a decision. Hope all goes well for you.

Kind regards

Kevan

User
Posted 09 Aug 2016 at 19:58

Thankyou all,

Feel a lot better now I have made the decision although it was really made for me, I only had 2 options as the prostate is quite large, surgery or RT, the MDT recommended surgery but I had already decided, if in doubt cut it out,

best wishes to you all

Paul

User
Posted 09 Aug 2016 at 22:02
P

You should also consider your surgeon's success of removing all the cancer. It is no good still being able to get erections if you still have cancer cells left in your body. I can only assume that all surgeons would like to spare nerves, you will see many guys say on here the priority is get rid of the cancer, followed by continence, and then erections.

Thanks Chris

Edited by member 09 Aug 2016 at 22:03  | Reason: Not specified

User
Posted 10 Aug 2016 at 07:26

Thanks Chris,

The guy is the top robotic surgeon at our hospital, he will remove the prostate and send it to the lab to see how close to the edge the cancer is then decide about the nerves,

Paul

User
Posted 10 Aug 2016 at 17:34

Hi Paul
Good to hear your bone scans are clear 👍🏽 hope all goes well for your surgery

Viv x

The only time you should look back is to see how far you have come
User
Posted 10 Aug 2016 at 18:14
P

I have heard of surgeons who use that method, sounds the way to go. Enjoy your normal activities in the next few weeks and I hope all goes well.

Thanks Chris

Edited by member 10 Aug 2016 at 18:15  | Reason: Not specified

User
Posted 30 Aug 2016 at 08:00

Hi farfar888
I too have been diagnosed with prostrate cancer, but i live in Spain and have to use an interpreter to be able to communicate with my doctors. The bottom line is I have had all the procedures from the DRE, ultrasound, biopsy and then MRI scan and my doctor has told me that the good news is that the cancer can be clearly seen in the MRI scan and is fully contained within the prostrate, he spoke of the treatment option but said that at my relative young age (65) and fitness level he recommended surgery as it offered the best recovery option.
Yes it is scary and for me difficult to be able to chat to anybody else about my condition, so websites like this are so helpful.
I had my appointment with the anesthetist yesterday, and it seem that my operation could be anytime in the next few weeks, so I am getting more apprehensive each day but realise that I have made the right decision (despite any potential after op problems) for me to be able to enjoy the rest of my life. However it is the thought of having the catheter fitted for some time and then the possibility of incontinence and erectile dysfunction that seem to be scaring me the most and not the cancer as i have complete faith in my surgeons ability.
All my treatment has happened since April this year so over here it all happens very quickly so I have not really had much chance to chat to others about how i am feeling
It sound like you have a good surgeon so I wish you well and hope all goes well with you and you can continue your life.
HappyH

User
Posted 30 Aug 2016 at 19:26

Hi Happy H,

Sorry you have joined the club nobody wants to be in, I am now awaiting surgery on Sept 29th seems a long way off I just want to get it over with, I think you have started a post on the end of another it might be best to start your own conversation you will get more replies, this is a great site it helped me a lot when I was first diagnosed there are a lot of people with experience of the treatments available and I am sure you will hear from them soon,

best wishes

Paul

User
Posted 31 Aug 2016 at 10:15

Hi all,

Just had a letter from the hospital confirming what was discussed with the surgeon last Wednesday, the reason there were only 2 options surgery or Rt was due to a large prostate, 70cc, there is another option, Holmium laser enucleation of prostate followed by RT, has anybody heard of this? the surgeon did not mention this at the meeting, still means RT which for me is 50 miles away, I think I am going to stick with the surgery option, all being well on Sept 29th

best wishes

Paul


User
Posted 31 Aug 2016 at 13:14

Hi.

Same with me - Gleason 3+3 at diagnosis, localised & contained but prostate was over 70cc and so options somewhat reduced.

My Oncologist recommended three treatments: (in order):

1 Active Surveillance

2 Radical Prostatectomy.

3 Stereotactic radiotherapy with cyberknife after three months of hormones to reduce prostate to 60cc

I had the operation.

Other treatments he considered and discussed with me:

Image guided intensity modulated radiotherapy - 4 week course (20 fractions) (alternative to cyberknife).

Brachytherapy - the chances of urinary retention following brachytherapy is high with a large prostate - so not recommended.

HIFU and cryotherapy - remained experimental options.

 

Good luck with whatever you do... which sounds like the operation at the moment.

KRO...

User
Posted 31 Aug 2016 at 19:24

Hi Kro,

How was the surgery? what was it open or robotic, I am in the mindset of wanting the desease out of my body,

Paul

User
Posted 31 Aug 2016 at 20:37

I have answered your HoLEP question on your other thread

"Life can only be understood backwards; but it must be lived forwards." Soren Kierkegaard

User
Posted 01 Sep 2016 at 08:34

Originally Posted by: Online Community Member

Hi Kro,

How was the surgery? what was it open or robotic, I am in the mindset of wanting the desease out of my body,

Paul

 

Hi again... I have answered on your other thread too... Yeah - I wanted it out too. I had open surgery and it really was fine... as with any surgery you wake up groggy and obviously in some pain - but that is all dealt with and I had a self administered morphine line.

They will take good care of you - it's what they do!

Good luck..

KRO..

User
Posted 13 Sep 2016 at 08:00

Hi all, OP getting near now, pre-op on Monday OP on the 29th, getting nervous now,

Paul

 
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