kevinmi Posted June 13, 2010 Share Posted June 13, 2010 I had my prostate surgery done on Thursday,and the Doctor said the cancer was contained to the prostate. Glad it was caught in time! I'm now at home recuperating, and thanking God that I get another chance at life. I can't wait until I feel up to going downstairs to the man cave for a little "tube and horn" therapy! Thanks to everyone for keeping me in their thoughts and prayers! -Kevin Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marvel Posted June 13, 2010 Share Posted June 13, 2010 Kevin, this is great news. Hopefully you can get some T&H therapy soon. Bruce Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
willland Posted June 13, 2010 Share Posted June 13, 2010 Kevin, That is wonderful news. If you catch it early, prostate cancer is one of the most curable types of cancer. Answered prayers are faith building. God Bless, Bill Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HudsonValleyNoah Posted June 13, 2010 Share Posted June 13, 2010 Super good news Kevin; thank God. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thebes Posted June 13, 2010 Share Posted June 13, 2010 That really is great news. Congrats, and good luck with the follow-on treatment. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coytee Posted June 13, 2010 Share Posted June 13, 2010 Congrats on the success. I can only imagine the relief it must bring. [Y] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EM3 Posted June 13, 2010 Share Posted June 13, 2010 Glad you are fine! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marvel Posted June 13, 2010 Share Posted June 13, 2010 Congrats on the success. I can only imagine the relief it must bring. I'm sure there will be more relief once the catheter is out... [:|] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigStewMan Posted June 13, 2010 Share Posted June 13, 2010 Right On Kev--glad to hear of the successful surgery. best wishes for a speedy recovery. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JJkizak Posted June 14, 2010 Share Posted June 14, 2010 Having expirenced using a catheter for about a week there was no pain but it was very annoying with those totally ridiculous straps designed to hold the bag onto your leg. They keep slipping down. There should be a waist strap to hold the bag in one position. I was amazed to find that the catheter had three channels---one for injecting medicine, one for pee-pee, and one sealed with fluid to enflate the balloon at the other end to keep the catheter from falling out. When the fluid is drained out the catheter just about falls out. JJK Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kevinmi Posted June 14, 2010 Author Share Posted June 14, 2010 I am kinda liking the convenience of the catheter and bag. Not having to run to the bathroom every 15 minutes is a plus! I just hope I don't get too used to the idea of not using the bathroom. It would be embarrasing if I forgot I didn't have a catheter after it is removed! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators dtel Posted June 14, 2010 Moderators Share Posted June 14, 2010 Glad to hear it's over and with good news. [Y] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Islander Posted June 14, 2010 Share Posted June 14, 2010 Great to hear the procedure went well. Best wishes for a 100% recovery! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CECAA850 Posted June 14, 2010 Share Posted June 14, 2010 Thanks for sharing the good news with us. I hope your recovery period is brief. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom Adams Posted June 14, 2010 Share Posted June 14, 2010 Hey Kevin - As a prostate cancer survivor, I too am glad your surgery went well and that the cancer was confined to your prostate. BTW.....did you ever get the email I sent you about my thoughts of surgery versus radiation?? And I too had the same thoughts about the catheter. I kept thinking, man this would be the answer at a sporting event where you're drinking beer and the bathrooms were a hike away or at a festival that only had porta-potties. My wife asked me what it felt like when the nurse removed my catheter and I told her it felt like a flock of quail had flown outta my @ss. Tom Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JJkizak Posted June 14, 2010 Share Posted June 14, 2010 Mine came out slicker than camel snot on a doorknob. JJK Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kevinmi Posted June 15, 2010 Author Share Posted June 15, 2010 As a prostate cancer survivor, I too am glad your surgery went well and that the cancer was confined to your prostate. BTW.....did you ever get the email I sent you about my thoughts of surgery versus radiation??Hi Tom, I did get your email about the radiation vs surgery. I thought I wrote you back. At any rate I did appreciate the info. I have talked to several people who have had one or the other, and from what I've gathered, there are some who had the radiation treatment who weren't 100% satisfied with the results, although most are. I haven't heard of anyone who had it removed regret their decision, but I'm sure there are some out there. The other option is whether to have the surgery done the traditional (incision) way or robotic. I had mine done the traditional way, due mostly because of which Doctors could perform the surgery at which hospitals, etc. It turned out that my Doctor couldn't perform the surgery at the local Hospital that had the robotics. I have an incision from my belly button all the way down past my hairline, and it is painful dealing with ab muscles that have been cut open and stapled back together! Ther is a shorter recovery time with the robotic surgery, but the time on the operating table increases from 1 hour to 3 hours with the robots. Seems there are tradeoffs no matter which route you choose. I'm just going to relax for the next 6 weeks or so and enjoy some quality time in the man cave. I might even build that Decware amp kit I got in the mail yesterday! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J.4knee Posted June 15, 2010 Share Posted June 15, 2010 ... a little late to the party here but this is great news glad it went well and I wish you the best for your follow on treatment. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cal Blacksmith Posted June 16, 2010 Share Posted June 16, 2010 Glad they found and got it in time! Congrats and a speedy recevory! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jorjen Posted June 16, 2010 Share Posted June 16, 2010 Way to go Kevin, that is truly great news. All the best from this day and beyond. Could not be happier for you other fellas as well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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