SpaceOAR Fiducial's Done

Hello friends,
I've been posting on "SBRT" final decision but thought I'd freshen up with the latest news on my treatment. So, Monday I had the SpaceOAR injected along with the placement of 3 fiducial markers that were inserted.
The anesthesiologist decided that general was not needed but they kinda put me in "Lala" land but not before they hurt the heck out of me. The problem is I have two bad hips with one replaced and the other needing replacement. The nurse lifted and yanked my left leg and I screamed in agony. the tried to adjust my body but it took some time to get into the stir up's. Finally I felt an strange ringing in my ears and told the anesthesiologist who said she was putting something in my IV to ease my stress. Well I vaguely remember people working on me but have no memory of my doctor Wenske coming into the room. he had told me he was doing a "Cysto" because I had blood in my urine so he did that was well (or so i was told) I told him that I had micro hematuria for years but he did it anyway.
I remember being wheeled out and had mild pain so the nurse offered fentanyl so I said "why not but it will do nothing for me" I was correct. (I use subutex for my chronic pain and it clings to receptor sites so tightly that other opioid's cannot enter unless at a massive dose)
Anyway the pain was not bad and I was only curious as to the effect. The hip and low back pain were however very bad. That night I was in agony and a tad angry at how I was man handled but overall very pleased that the procedure was done well. I read the doctors notes on the patient portal and it stated the SpaceOAR had really widened the space between the prostate and rectum.
So not real pain in the butt or perineal area and no blood in the urine or stool. The leg, hip and back pain is still rather acute but that was a side issue and will heal I'm sure.
I called Dr Deutsch and the office staff said they'd call as to when i start the SBRT
Oh to add, Dr Wenske is still concerned about the blood in the urine that he wants a CT scan with IV contrast.
No sure what he is looking for but as I said, I've had blood in my urine for 30 plus years (micro)

Glen

Glen, hopefully the worst is over. La-la land is good. Wishing you the best as you go through the treatments. Soon this will all be a distant memory.

Jim

Just a note: I expect this is normal but I had a small amount of blood in my semen.
I was told I could resume regular activities the day after the procedure so I did not think it was wrong. I guess I'll google it but since a needle was used to implant the fiducial markers, it would make sense that some blood made it into the "tract" plus being back on my blood thinner may have caused an increased risk.

G

Thank you e.noont
I Have no pain in the area. My pain is from being manhandled to place my legs.
I am very happy with the procedure

Glen Heinsohn

Hey, Glen, glad to see how far you've come. You're really on the way, now, my friend.

I'm glad your fiducial placement went so well. Mine was done without sedation. Just some topical gel on the perineum area, and in we go. For me, it was 15 minutes of breathing through gritted teeth and telling bad jokes. Had no after effects, though, and went out to lunch with my wife afterward.

I hope the remainder of your treatment goes this smoothly. I'll be here with you.

Glen, Yep…placing fiducials is kind of like a reverse biopsy and typically results in a little blood in the semen. I expect it’s of little consequence. Terry

Glen, when does the SBRT start?

Hello, TheSwan ---

The night before I started 45 radiation treatments, it was an overwhelming feeling ...

Suddenly, it occurred to me --- I ONLY had to focus on one treatment at a time!

They would add up, but that "one treatment at a time" realization was EMPOWERING!

One treatment at a time? I CAN DO THAT, I realized!

Evenings and weekends are there for resting, relaxing, and rebounding!

You have the preliminaries done now!

Back in the day, on the track team, I was a hurdler. There were the high hurdles and the low hurdles.

By getting the preliminaries done, you have jumped the HIGH HURDLES already!

Now --- just keep leaping over the series of "low hurdles" --- those daily radiation treatments.

But most of all, my compadre --- you only have to jump ONE LOW HURDLE at a time!

That mindset --- ONE TREATMENT AT A TIME --- carried me through those 45 radiation treatments!

Once you get started, each treatment follows the same pattern. Treatments are quick, and you're on your way!

My radiation technicians told me to show up in track pants & a t-shirt, and then I didn't have to change into a hospital gown each time! Easy breezy!

They played my favorite song "mix" each day --- two songs each day, and I was done for the day!

You've got this!
CYCLONE - # Iowa State University

Remember, too --- when you need ENCOURAGEMENT, along the way --- we're going to be here for you.

You're getting that SUPERMAN cape on, I can tell !

Treatments can be a ROCKY ROAD to travel -- but when they're done, you will thank yourself a THOUSAND TIMES.

My chemotherapy infusions AND my radiation treatments have all been immensely beneficial to me.

My toughest treatment experiences & roughest days have subsequently allowed me to help friends of mine ---- going through THEIR medical treatments.

When you get your treatments wrapped up, I already KNOW you will be here --- encouraging and supporting others, good sir!

Onward, upward --- eyes on the prize --- looking forward --- you've got this!

CYCLONE -- # Iowa State University

Called Doctor. I'll have to wait 9 days after the SpaceOAR to begin treatment. They will schedule it next week or the week after. First session will be a CT Scan and trial run

Glen

Lol
Funny but true. My shoe size was 11 for year's. When I hit my 50,s I went to 12 then 13 then 14 this last pair of sneakers are 15!
Wish another part of my anatomy was going in the same direction but, alas, the opposite is happening.
Good thing that at my age it's not such "big" deal. Lol

Glen