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jstan
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During surgery they stain the field as they go, to make sure they have it. Then afterward the removed materials are stained to see if there was a free margin. If they did not get it all your PSA will not go to zero. One of the next possible treatments is salvage radiation plus androgen therapy.
Your tool bag is filledl to the top with tools.
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phylp
Trad climber
Millbrae, CA
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Best wishes, Zip.
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Brokedownclimber
Trad climber
Douglas, WY
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Zip-
You already are looking better; this is another "best wishes" BUMP!
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nita
Social climber
chica de chico, I don't claim to be a daisy.
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Best wishes ..
Hope you feel much better tomorrow.
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zip
Trad climber
pacific beach, ca
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Topic Author's Reply - Sep 7, 2014 - 09:59am PT
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One thing that is kinda cool is not having to get up 4 times a night to pee.
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Brokedownclimber
Trad climber
Douglas, WY
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When does the catheter come out? That's the BIG step.
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zip
Trad climber
pacific beach, ca
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Topic Author's Reply - Sep 7, 2014 - 11:07am PT
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A week.
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SC seagoat
Trad climber
Santa Cruz, or In What Time Zone Am I?
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The bionic looking man. Hopefully some REALLY cute nurses!
Take care!
Susan
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Brokedownclimber
Trad climber
Douglas, WY
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You'll feel like a new man once the catheter is out. This was really a disguised "bump."
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bergbryce
climber
East Bay, CA
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This is a pretty common procedure, one that my grandpa has several years ago. You'll be good to go after a bit of healing time.
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zip
Trad climber
pacific beach, ca
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Topic Author's Reply - Sep 10, 2014 - 11:42am PT
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It's been almost a week now, and gotta few things going through my head.
Is there more cancer in me?
Will I ever be able to pee normally?
Sex?
Not sure about that stuff, but I'm definitely gonna start climbing again.
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Brokedownclimber
Trad climber
Douglas, WY
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Sep 10, 2014 - 12:36pm PT
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You WILL be able to pee normally, and re: sex....that's entirely up to you. I speak highly for Cialis. I had my prostate ream job done 3 years ago, by the Green Light Laser method. Everything is fine.
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neebee
Social climber
calif/texas
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Sep 10, 2014 - 12:46pm PT
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hey there say, zip... had been wondering about you... thanks for the update here...
say, can you send an address??
prayers and keep getting well...
so many in your corner, trying to keep your spirits up!!
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zip
Trad climber
pacific beach, ca
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Topic Author's Reply - Sep 12, 2014 - 04:17pm PT
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Arthroscopic surgery rocks.
I just have 6 holes in my stomach.
Doctor says it could take a month for the swollen stomach to shrink.
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Gene
climber
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Sep 12, 2014 - 07:12pm PT
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Damn! I wish my swollen stomach would shrink in a month.
Heal well and quickly.
Gene
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thebravecowboy
climber
strugglin' to make time to climb
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Sep 12, 2014 - 07:43pm PT
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hey Zip,
for a while there, it looked like '99 was to be the last year for my old man. somber times.
but he beat the beast, and has become a true teacher of enlightenment since.
no prostate, but he still gets his kicks.
read some thich nhat hanh, take your loved ones on a flatwater paddle through an autumnal lake of stagnant water, embrace the future.
I believe in you.
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MikeL
Social climber
Seattle, WA
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Sep 12, 2014 - 08:42pm PT
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Arthroscopic surgery DOES rock.
I have some friends with little kids, and they wonder that I have more than one belly button.
Everything has its upsides and tradeoffs. Even cancer and cancer treatment, believe it or not. You'll see.
Be well, brother, and remember that you are not alone.
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zip
Trad climber
pacific beach, ca
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Topic Author's Reply - Oct 10, 2014 - 07:37am PT
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5 weeks since surgery.
Side effects are exactly what doctor described. Unpleasant, uncomfortable, but better than the alternative.
Have doctor's appointment today, and should get more info.
Have a target date of 11/1 to get start climbing again.
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