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Posted 11/10/2013 9:13 PM (GMT -5)
Hello
I've lurked a little and have read some good information

I'm stage t1c, 2 of 12 cores positive but have a PSA of 14.6. Gleason 3+3.

I've seen three doctors and they all recommend surgery.

I'm in good hands and trust my doctor.
Posted 11/10/2013 9:15 PM (GMT -5)
Well now, welcome Patrick - hopefully your "lurking" put you in the best place you can be, for YOUR PCa. I wish you the very best tomorrow Bro - take care, see you on the other side - we'll all be here for you!
Posted 11/10/2013 9:18 PM (GMT -5)
Patrick - best wishes for your surgery - see you on the other side - take care,
Bronson
Posted 11/10/2013 9:23 PM (GMT -5)
Patrick,
Good luck tomorrow, I'll include you in my prayers tonight.
Please keep us updated, I may be next for da Vinci.
Posted 11/10/2013 9:33 PM (GMT -5)
Welcome to our corner of the world.

Here's hoping all goes well tomorrow.

Keep us updated on your progress.

Andrew
Posted 11/10/2013 10:09 PM (GMT -5)
Hello Patrick.

Welcome to the forum. Good luck tomorrow. We'll see you on the other side.
Posted 11/10/2013 10:11 PM (GMT -5)
Thanks all
Posted 11/10/2013 10:23 PM (GMT -5)
Best of luck to you for smooth sailing through the surgery.  Please keep in touch when you're able and let us know how you're doing.
Posted 11/10/2013 10:56 PM (GMT -5)
Patrick

Hello, welcome, and good luck on your pending surgery.

As we say here often, we will see you on the "other side", when you get out of surgery and begin
your recovery.

Please come back and let us know how you did.

David
Posted 11/10/2013 11:54 PM (GMT -5)
Give us a shout when you can, tell us how you're doing. And good luck!
Posted 11/11/2013 12:56 AM (GMT -5)
A report from the "other side" is obligatory. Our best wishes are with you!
Posted 11/11/2013 2:37 AM (GMT -5)
Hi Patrick,
Welcome to the forum, all the best to your surgery tomorrow..
Posted 11/11/2013 2:56 AM (GMT -5)
Soon all the anxious "i wonder what that will be like?" questions will be answered and you'll be home focusing on your recovery. Be a good boy and do what they tell you to get back to normal, start putting all this worry in your rear view mirror and focus how bright your future is! I'm saying a prayer right now. We look forward to hearing from you!
Mikey
Posted 11/11/2013 6:31 AM (GMT -5)
Hello, Patrick and welcome. I hope and trust your surgery goes well and your recovery is swift.

Jim
Posted 11/11/2013 7:22 AM (GMT -5)
Patrick,
Thanks for coming out of lurk land in time to tell us of your surgery. I had Da Vinci and you will be surprised how quickly you recover.
Prayers coming to you and your surgeon.

See you on the other side!

Bill from Florida cool
Posted 11/11/2013 8:12 AM (GMT -5)
Patrick good luck today!
Posted 11/11/2013 9:34 AM (GMT -5)
Thanks, leaving for the hospital in a little while, I'll post back in a few days
Posted 11/11/2013 10:18 AM (GMT -5)
Patrick,

Welcome back to the Other Side. Take it easy, don't push too hard. Recover well.

David in SC
Posted 11/11/2013 10:21 AM (GMT -5)
Patrick,

You really will feel better if you get up and walk. The nurses aren't just being sadists. Welcome to the other side -- hope you like it here.

Keep us in the loop.
Posted 11/13/2013 5:26 PM (GMT -5)
Finally home, stayed two nights in the hospital.

I heard that it looks like cancers was contained, the bladder neck looked good and the doctor aggressively spared the nerves bilaterally.

Seminal vesicles were also removed.

A little sore and plenty tired, wife is being a trooper

I get the cath pulled on Monday
Posted 11/13/2013 5:28 PM (GMT -5)
all sounds very promising, Patrick.

Welcome to this side and remember to drink a lot of water and to walk as much as possible.
Posted 11/13/2013 5:33 PM (GMT -5)
So one thing that was a little scary was bleeding out the end of my penis. It started after doing some laps in the hospital. Anyone else experience this while catheter was in.
Posted 11/13/2013 5:37 PM (GMT -5)
welcome to the other side.

The report sounds promising.

Sounds like you're doing good.
Andrew
Posted 11/13/2013 6:03 PM (GMT -5)
Welcome to the "other side", Patrick
No experience of that bleeding issues but in the urine ...Yes, after walking 30 to 40mins on the 1st few days. It cleared up after drinking a few glasses of water. But after a few occasions, this problem disappeared. It took sometimes to heal.
Anyway, it's good to hear that you are fine.
Keep going.....
Posted 11/13/2013 6:08 PM (GMT -5)
bleeding is routine At the tip.. As you walk more and more you will see darker and darker blood, with nasty little minions traveling thru the cath tube. Also normal.
stay hydrated, beware the catheter tug at all times. Another beginning. CONGRATS
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