Update on me

Hi folks....its been a rather tough several months for me. I have not felt like checking in here, or seeing anymore doctors, or even talking about anything.

I had the TURP procedure about 6 weeks ago for an enlarged prostate, and also for the bladder cancer removal of any lingering tumor, which was not there.

That is the good news which of course far outweighs the "bad" stuff.

I am not having a great recovery period after the surgery.....just stopped regular bleeding, and I still have some pain and spasms.

I am also having bouts of incontinence mainly at night which is really bothering the heck out of me.

I swear it seems so real when i am dreaming about going to the bathroom, that i think I am actually in the bathroom!

Embarrassing and frustrating to say the least....it has not happened very often, but I also don't feel like calling the doctor. I guess I am just sick and tired of doctors right now and i know at some point that I will call or see the urologist and my intern anyway, so i suppose I am just venting.

My last check up, post op was about 2 weeks ago, and i wasnt having the issues then....anyway, I am still in the all clear zone with the bladder cancer, still non-invasive, and no signs of recurrence, so i have a 5 month reprieve from cysto's......i am HAPPY about that....(next one is end of March)......now I just wish i can have some "normal" bathroom patterns.

I hope everyone has been doing well and will update as I move along.

alanlee

Alanlee; That is great news. What a blessing. Hope all goes well.
Duke

Have fun in the Mountains --- glad all is well. Herb†

Great news Alanlee!!!!

Good luck with the TURP. I was going to get one but I needed a cystectomy so the whole prostate got removed anyway. Good riddance! Caused me problems for YEARS!!!!

Hope the TURP does the trick for you.

Mike

PS: Enjoy that long vacation!

An update on my doctor visit......2 patholigists analyzed my reports, including Jonathan Epstein, from Johns Hopkins....My fears have been eased as they found nothing but an inflammation, no Cancer recurrence, no need for BCG, and all I need to do is have another cysto in 3 months to keep an eye on it!

I am gonna have it combined with a TERP surgery for the prostate to "roto-rooter" that out......and so far my prayers have been answered!

I can go away for the summer, not have to think about this stuff, and breathe easier!

Again, this forum has been a source of immeasurable comfort to me, and each and everyone i hold dear to me.

Alanlee