#12 - Week 7, Half Way Through It!
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 16 ก.ย. 2024
- Week 7 is almost half way done and I wanted to tell everyone between the last check in and now, those small increments add up. Fairly dry, exercising, and no more pelvic pain when seated. Remember, for those out there on the fence, it has been really rewarding to see the progress I have made and know you can do well too.
Underwear I bought is the following:
Protech Dry, and is recommended for light urinary incontinence (90ml = 3.04 oz); Leg Length 3,5". No front opening. FDA Registered. Washable and reusable, withstanding at least 100 washes. You can find on Amazon. Note, this is not good for large volumes of leakage. For those with large volumes of leakage, there are other brands you can find that handle that.
Regardless, I was elated to be free from the disposable diapers and pads. Just remember to use the bathroom to reduce any unplanned leaks that are beyond this underwear's capacity..
Good luck with your healing!
I had mine done in Chicago at NW. As of today which is exactly ten months post op all is well. I was low volume G6 two out of twelve cores and was recommended to do active surveillance but thought it would be best for me the get it out before it got worse. Regardless of what they say about G6 never spreading there have been a very small percentage that did and was possibly related to an undetected G7 or higher. Bottom line is there is no 100% to know until the prostate is out and in pathology.
Concur. I hope all is going well for you and I am glad you had it taken care of it once and for all. Delaying was not an option for me either as the thought of living with something that could kill me was just something I could not accept.
How ya doing…no posts in a while. RP for me on 7/26.
Hey Tom, hope all went well with the RP. These next few weeks are going to be difficult but hang in there. There is a light at the end of the tunnel. At present, I am fine with the continence side of the house. The issue right now is regaining potency. This will take some time, still around half-mast, slowly step by step recovering that aspect. Note, that side of the house seems much slower than the continence side. Full vigorous, physical activity is fine for me as are long flights/travel, as I had some related to business. Also, did my check-in and 0 PSA. Will do another video soon. If you have any questions, let me know. Email is fine too, matthewpcj@gmail.com
@@matthewsprostatecancerjour8639 Hey Matt good to hear from you glad that things are going well for you I’ve been doing pretty well with my recovery unfortunately ended up having Covid during the recovery right after surgery. At this point I think all that is finally passed and I’m supposed to have the catheter out today thank God
@@tomthompson355 Concur, with regards to the catheter. Once the catheter is out, give it some time, the plumbing needs to get reacquainted with itself per se. Your muscles will relearn but in incremental steps. Evening hours have small sips of water and not much food. I know folks talk about radiation as an option, but I do feel better now not having that, especially with the 0 PSA. You will get through this and be your old self soon.
Dear Matthey ! My name is Oleg, I am from Latvia, 57 years old, and in June after biopsy diagnosed with 2 stage prostate cancer.
Great Thanks for Your open and honest posts !
My surgery (what I have been suggested by urologists) planned in 10 days, and what to say, I am a kind of nervous, emotionally stressed - especially I have never undergone any surgery, not telling about issues with catether !
Here in Latvia we don`t have robotic prostate surgery - as the country (and probably market) is not so big, but planned surgery will be laparoscopy, and it assuage a bit my agitation.
Very few valuable information I could find in latvian or even russian languages, that is more prevalent here, so I am happy to find You and some other guys who have the courage wishing to share this tough experience - it is real support and help for many of us, getting in similar situation, and try to record similarly my chronicle ...
What I am afraid except of the main outcome - be free from cancer and get continence (even not such sexual potency) - is postsurgical pain, and looking at You record I see that it might be not so tremendous....
Generally I try to encourage myself with the thought that if there is some permanent things in our life - it is lack of constancy and stability, and when we get used to something that seemed to be changeless, the time has come and it bring changes... but very difficult is to change the mind for the new reality...
If You could tell a bit about how did You slept (in what position, how to secure from turning from side to side) and maybe rigs You used ?
And also (apart of walking, if You did) what kind of exercises You practiced just after surgery and how intensive ? I plan to make some shallow squats, push-ups against the wall and some legs movements (some small swinging while staying etc). Once again, Great Thanks and completely full recovery !!!!
Let me know how the surgery went. I hope you kicked the prostate cancer's @$$.
If you do have a TH-cam channel, please share it if you are so willing. In regards to your questions:
1. Sleeping immediately post-op and the first few weeks was mainly was laying flat on my back. Not special rigs or straps needed to secure me :0)
2. Before surgery, prepare yourself by stretching and lose as much weight as possible. As men, we tend to work ourselves to death and not take care of our health. So anyone planning for surgery, needs to treat the event like preparing for a marathon. Be passionate about getting fit. I like to listen to David Goggins, best to go to his Facebook site: facebook.com/iamdavidgoggins. He really has overcome so many obstacles, and inspires me to go beyond what limitations others put on us.
3. After surgery, take it easy for the first few weeks, simply trying to walk about 1 city block can be tough, especially with the catheter (from my videos you will tell that I hated that catheter, gosh I really hated it).
4. After the first few weeks, increasing distance of walking but take it easy still, Remember, your internal organs and nerves are trying to heal and right themselves.
5. After about 16 weeks, up your game. Increase distance and try jogging. Try lifting weights.
**** I will try to do a video on exercises for everyone, but what you mentioned is good. We all have different levels of fitness, the main thing is that you try. Every mountain climb begins with the first step. ***
I am here for your brother, prayers for a speedy recovery and no cancer!
Why did you not have radiation rather than the prostatectomy? You have gone to hell and back with that surgery. Weeks later and you are not over the after effects. As you know, those effects may last months, or even much longer. Any reason you would choose major surgery? Thanks.
Apologies for the delayed response Robert.
I was provided the pros and cons of each, including active surveillance by my doctor. I researched a variety of the procedures. And finally, I spoke with individuals that went through each, including some that wished they elected radiation or surgery vs. active surveillance. I heard from those who waited too long on active surveillance and wished they chose a more agressive approach.
With regards to my cancer, it was in my family. My father and his father had prostate cancer. I was hopeful I would be spared but was aware it might manifest itself in me.
Unfortunately, for my grandfather, he was not able to catch it in time to save his life. My father was lucky to have my mother, who had him tested for a project at her hospital measuring men's PSAs. His PSA was out of range and that led to a DRE; though it was caught, it was not caught early enough. He was in his early 50s with a very agressive form of prostate cancer. He was told by multiple doctors he should prepare his family in that he had 6 months to live or less. My mother would not take that answer. She found a hospital (University of Chicago) willing to perform the surgery. He is still alive today, at 80. The point with this story is that each person will need to decide based on a variety of factors. Surgery was a successful outcome for my dad. Also, from the data, I found it to be on par with radiation over the long run and without additional exposure to radiation. For others, radiation might be better. The best situation is no cancer, but I missed the boat. I wish you the best in your decision if you indeed have a cancer diagnosis. Just remember to be informed and use support groups and friends or family members to talk to and help you, outside of just the doctors.
Best of Health and Happiness.
There are potential surgical complications with radiation if the cancer latter returns with removing the prostate.
@@24hourgmtchannel64 thanks for responding. I hope you do alright and that the side effects and the cancer are finished soon. Keep the faith.