Coming up on 1 year

It was one year ago that I had my first consultation with the Urologist. This was a referral based on my PSA doubling for 2 years in a row. As I recall it, I met first with a nurse who took my history--including family history. Then, a bladder ultrasound (I was retaining quite a bit). Then, the PA came in and did a DRE. Then the conversation that went something like this: You need to have a biopsy to see what (if anything) is happening. She gave me a list of instructions, a scrip for the antibiotic and a fleet, and sent me to the scheduler to schedule the biopsy.

They were scheduling 6 weeks ahead for biopsies, so I scheduled for Dec. 2.

It was after that visit that I started doing my research into PC with "Dr. Google".

To say it's been quite a year is an understatement.

I had diagnosis in December, followed by one of my daughters graduation from Nursing School. Then in January my first grandson was born. February was RALP and early recovery. Late March was first PSA (<0.1), continence and success with sexual activity.

Early May, my elderly mother had emergency surgery (bowel blockage)

Late May, I had what could have been a fatal car wreck (fell asleep, hit a culvert at speed) and walked away from it.

September was my first GFMPH (thanks guys)

It's been crazy.

And good.

And I couldn't have done it without you guys. (and gals)

Congratulations on making it a year!

The second year is easier. Well, at least surgeons won't be cutting things out of your body...

Andrew

Beth, I haven't had a "t" check. They don't think I need one.

Hal, we'll be celebrating one year anniversary of RALP pretty much together, in Ianuary and February. I'm looking forward to that, and to hoisting a beverage together in celebration at the next GFMPH gathering.