Thank you. Considering this time last year I was flirting with a 30% chance of surviving, not doing bad. I can equate a lot of that to my dog of all things. He (Quincy) made me walk him twice a day, every day whether I felt like it or not and lots of days I felt terrible. 3/4 mile in the AM, 1/2 mile in the PM, everyday. Dogs are man's best friend, he's mine for sure.It's good to see you're doing better.
Good to hear you are recovering well. It's a bugger getting old isn't it? I'm recovering this fall from surgery for prostate cancer. Doing well enough I guess but sure frustrated being tied down. Gives me more time to make comments on OTT though so not all bad!Thank you. Considering this time last year I was flirting with a 30% chance of surviving, not doing bad. I can equate a lot of that to my dog of all things. He (Quincy) made me walk him twice a day, every day whether I felt like it or not and lots of days I felt terrible. 3/4 mile in the AM, 1/2 mile in the PM, everyday. Dogs are man's best friend, he's mine for sure.
Even the cancer doctors are amazed at how fast I recovered. Was only in the hospital 4 days after surgery, though I did have a relapse that put me back in the hospital for a week but that was due to a reaction to the chemo, not the cancer itself.
Very lucky to have survived and I thank the Lord and my medical team every day for that.
Still have a lot of things to do on my bucket list and I'm doing them as fast as I can because I have no idea how long I have left, but then, no one does.
I'm sure at 70, I've already exhausted most of my lifetime but what is left I plan on enjoying evert day to the fullest.
I keep prolonging that. I have issues but not serious yet. Besides, over the last year I've had way too many people up my butt.....Good to hear you are recovering well. It's a bugger getting old isn't it? I'm recovering this fall from surgery for prostate cancer. Doing well enough I guess but sure frustrated being tied down. Gives me more time to make comments on OTT though so not all bad!
Well, is no sex ever again and pissing yourself all the time is a cake-walk I guess I should be happy! At least that pesky cancer is likely gone. Unfortunately there is no guarantee of that either!I keep prolonging that. I have issues but not serious yet. Besides, over the last year I've had way too many people up my butt.....
At my age it's (prostrate) optional anyway. Actually, lots of parts are optional as I found out.
When I was a kid, I thought 70 was ancient. Now that I'm 70 I guess it isn't.
In reality the cancer operation was a cake walk. The chemo on the other hand isn't. When they kill the bad, it kills the good too. Onacology is the balance between killing the bad and not killing the patient. Fine line there.
Had a fantastic 'juice' doctor. He knew just how much I could bear and he always played at that line. He'd get upset when I referred to it as rat poison but after a while he admitted it was.
Have a good evening and get well... You deserve to live and enjoy life.
Fair statement. Far as sex goes, at my age at least it's not vitally important and I guess pissing yourself is better than the alternative, wearing a bag all the time. I know 2 guys who do and that isn't pleasant either.Well, is no sex ever again and pissing yourself all the time is a cake-walk I guess I should be happy! At least that pesky cancer is likely gone. Unfortunately there is no guarantee of that either!
Everyone is an individual when it comes to Cancer. I envy your experience! 4 months post surgery and still wearing diapers plus absolutely no action down there. Many days I regret even having the surgery!Cancer and cataracts... if you live your life and dont get them... you died too soon.
And guys, let me speak from first-hand experience: If you get prostate cancer and decide to remove it, then do it via the robotic (laparoscopic) procedure and with a doctor very experienced in that procedure.
Three weeks later full control of the bladder, no more catheter or diapers, and 3 months later playing with Momma again is a great way to celebrate the advances made in modern medicine... Speaking from personal experience.![]()
That was also my brothers experience. He had his prostatectomy the old-fashioned way (split from navel to crotch) and 10 years later still needs diapers and no sex life and he is very disappointed. He was 63 when he had the surgery and now 74.Everyone is an individual when it comes to Cancer. I envy your experience! 4 months post surgery and still wearing diapers plus absolutely no action down there. Many days I regret even having the surgery!
That has everything to do with the hands on competency of the administering doctor and ongoing tests. When I was on chemo, I was constantly monitored. I wore a Fit Bit that was tied to the hospital cancer staff and the University of Michigan so they could monitor me 24-7. Still wear it btw. I like to because it tells me my bodily functions and how much cardio I do, very handy.watched the rat poison kill both my parents, nasty stuff.
glad it worked for you.
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Maybe you should change the thread thread title to something more appropriate....Sidecarflip, while this is your LED bulb post you brought up an important point! and yes we will return to dealing with your LED's when they arrive.
I feel deeply for anyone that has, or has had or is dealing with the after effects of any cancer!
That's a tough all the way all around.
Both my Step father and Father in law got diagnosed with Prostate cancer within weeks of each other, one took care of it immediately and one chose to wait for an opening so Vetrans Administration could pay for it, 2 and half years later, both had robotic surgery.
Both had great private insurance, both had the money to get it done now, it was just one being thick headed about it.
My FIL jumped at getting it done that same week, was out of surgery, took one pain pill, and then was up and at em and week later, good to go he said. I don't know if he has any lingering after issues, and being my FIL not going to ask, but I don't ever hear any complaints either.
Now my SF waited, had the surgery, was hospitalized for a week, was on pain meds for a year, had to have some part of the surgery redone a year later, had a pump put in 6 months later so he could "do it" had huge issues with that, has now become addicted to drugs and has every issue one can have with this problem and may more.
All I can take from this is don't wait!
If your 40+ or have done any cancer risk jobs (worked with radiation, metals, and or chemicals, have it checked even often!
OH that check up is fun!but needed!
Note: For those in the after surgery point, I have heard that it can take up to a year to regain functions so don't give up hope, and there are exercises like kegels to help regain function, look into it.![]()
Exactly. Why I take artificial testosterone and flo max. Mine is enlarged but no cancer....yet. I say yet because one never knows.
That was also my brothers experience. He had his prostatectomy the old-fashioned way (split from navel to crotch) and 10 years later still needs diapers and no sex life and he is very disappointed. He was 63 when he had the surgery and now 74.
My own experience, I was 70+ and had the robotic surgery last April. The cancer was possibly not contained (detected in the margins but not in the lymph nodes or vesicles) so I underwent 7 weeks of daily radiation) and the PSA is undetectable. The prognosis is expected to remain that way.
I was told to expect urinary control but issues with sexual function (mostly due to radiation which damages tissue and may cause scarring.) But Im having excellent results and glad I did both the robotic surgery and the radiation. (Big positive review for Urology Austin, Drs. Bischoff and Garza.)
Let me add that if your surgery saves your life that is a fantastic blessing.
Never have a moment of regret. The alternative isn't worth pursuing. Seen that close up and personal. You don't want to go there.... ever.Everyone is an individual when it comes to Cancer. I envy your experience! 4 months post surgery and still wearing diapers plus absolutely no action down there. Many days I regret even having the surgery!
It is simply that there were a few other options I could have chosen but getting the damn cancer out of me overwhelmed rational thought! I didn't think the "side effects" would be as depressing for me as they are! 19 years ago I watched helplessly while my wife of 25 years fought courageously but inevitably slowly succumbed to ovarian cancer. I KNOW cancer up and personal! My father also died from prostate cancer though he too fought it vigorously! Excuse my pessimism today but I'm not sure that fighting is always the best option. I'll likely feel better about it tomorrow!Never have a moment of regret. The alternative isn't worth pursuing. Seen that close up and personal. You don't want to go there.... ever.
Everyone has a different end result but being alive is still a good result none the less.