|
Post by Ken on Mar 3, 2014 20:59:33 GMT -5
Thanks for passing this along
|
|
|
Post by Ken on Mar 3, 2014 21:01:03 GMT -5
Thanks for passing this along
|
|
jehjr
New Member
Posts: 20
|
Post by jehjr on Mar 3, 2014 21:32:22 GMT -5
I found these physiotherapist on you tube. They should be a must see for pre and post surgery men.
|
|
|
Post by Shawnsee on Aug 2, 2014 13:34:47 GMT -5
I am the wife of a man who left his prostate in Arizona on 1/21/2014. He has had two post psa tests, both negative, and overall physically has done well. Mentally and emotionally not so good at all. His anger has increased in the last few months, seems like it is the after affect. Anyway, I am having a hard time understanding how to cope. Is this site still up?
|
|
|
Post by Rick Redner on Aug 4, 2014 0:59:35 GMT -5
Anger is a very difficult emotion to cope with. In men anger can be a symptom of depression. Often anger is used to avoid talking about what's really going on. First question- are you safe? Second- will your husband willing to speak with anyone about the issues that are bothering him? Third-if not are you willing to get support by yourself? Rick
|
|
|
Post by mikekott on Mar 8, 2015 14:01:06 GMT -5
I had my PSA checked annually since I was in my mid 40s. My doctor said it wasn't necessary since there was no known history of PC in my family. I pushed him to have it checked anyway. I'm glad I did. Although my PSA would come back with a number below 1 I felt comfortable knowing I at least had a baseline line number I could work off of. It did pay off. My annual physical in July 2013 gave me a PSA of just over 2. In July of 2014 my PSA had jumped for 5.4. I had a biopsy done that came back negative. In July 2014 I had my physical and my PSA had jumped to 7.6. I waited a few months and my doctor recommended I have it checked again. By October it had jumped to 10.7 and my doctor felt a lump and I had a another biopsy done. This one came back positive in 2 of 12 samples with a Gleason score of 4+3=7. Knowing that my PSA jumped so much in a 15 month period I wasted no time scheduling surgery. I wanted this cancer out of my body. I had the Da Vinci procedure done on Dec 23, 2014. Although I'm dealing with incontinence and ED I still would have done it all over again. MY PSA 1 month after the procedure came back <0.1. Internet research on result tells me the cancer is gone. I'm very thankful to have the outcome I am having but I'll still be sweating it out when I go back for my next PSA in April 2015. I'm sure I'll always be nervous for all future PSA checks.
This forum has been a blessing for me as I read the posts. Thanks for starting this forum.
|
|
|
Post by Rick Redner on Mar 8, 2015 17:54:50 GMT -5
Mike, Welcome to our forum. Sorry to hear you are still dealing with the two most unpleasant issues following surgery, urinary incontinence and ED.
|
|
|
Post by Russ on Feb 16, 2022 15:37:05 GMT -5
Hi Rick, I had a RCP nerve sparing with Neo Bladder placement. The doctor asked if I wanted to have my Prostate removed incase their was anything their. Since I am a retired nurse, it is embarrassing to say I said that would be ok. I did a lot of research on the removal of the bladder but nothing on the removal of the Prostate. The surgeon was renowned in his field and traveled around the world doing surgery. He asked me when I was in Pre-Op. I was new that the Prostate was related to the sperm, I was retired and no plans of additional children, as if my wife could conceive anyway. My name isn't Abraham , didn't think I had any concerns. I have found that humor is a great to ease a sensitive subject. I also had had nerve sparing. Ended up after around three years post-op, having a Penile implant put in. Yes it allows for intercourse without fail, however the lack of desire and the very minimal feelings building up to climax to exclude climax, affects both my wife and myself. I have almost no Libeto now. It keeps decreasing the longer post-op go's on. I do understand that their are other situations which can effect that issue also. One thing would be Porn which I am not involved with. I am also a believer which has made this journey tolerable. It is still difficult, it effects not only our physical being but also our emotions. I will be 70 years old and would like to be able to express my love for my wife sexually in the same way I did pre-surgery. Unless God does a miracle, that does not seem to be an option now.
I would like to be able to speak to men pre-op to help them be well informed prior to leaving their Prostate behind. In my case I did not have to have it removed, I did not think that one through very well.
Be blessed and thank you for this blog
|
|
|
Post by myrtleccapetillooo on Feb 18, 2022 0:55:29 GMT -5
There are about 1500 people who die every day in the United States because of cancer, and about 3400 people are diagnosed with cancer every day. As bad as it is that these numbers have only gotten worse in the last two years. Cancer and cancer-related forums have been a place where people can talk to each other. If you have a health problem, you can use these forums to talk about it and get advice and tips from other people who use them.
|
|
|
Post by Russ on Feb 20, 2022 14:38:21 GMT -5
Hi Mike, When my surgery was done I was left with ED and incontinence. Kegel exercises do help, if you stay with them. My incontinence is at night and if I do not void every two hours. It will vary with every person, you need to get to know your own body. One thing I found was after my prostate and bladder was removed. I had a penile implant put in which worked fine. What I did not expect was that when having sexual intercourse, I lost 50-75% of the feelings along with Libido after awhile decreased so much, that the desire almost didn't matter. I am starting regular exercise 3 times per week and making sure I get plenty of sleep. Good diet is important, I have that in my favor.
|
|
|
Post by Russ on Feb 20, 2022 15:08:44 GMT -5
I have herd a couple of people state that a good attitude is important. I agree 100%, that is true in all of our life. In our coping with this sensitive issue, it is extremely important. Gentlemen you are not less of a man than before, you may have less parts, but that doesn't make you less of a person. Who you are is not determined by what you have. Gods blessings.
|
|