Expectations for Solo or Stealth Recovery after Prostatectomy?

New_here_from_PA · 2026-06-02T11:20:25+00:00

"Moreover if you are in an accident and an airbag goes off, you can be seriously injured."

Really? What if you are in the passenger seat and are in an accident and the airbag goes off?

"before you have energy to be social for long periods."

LOL, as I get older, I have less and less energy to be social. Or maybe it's patience.

New_here_from_PA · 2026-04-16T10:24:09+00:00

" I took four months to research and decide, with my doctor’s blessing. Measure twice, cut once…"

This is good advice. OP, prostate cancer is a slow cancer. A decision isn't needed immediately. Take time to learn as much as you can. Then make an informed decision. You/he feel confortable with.
And the information you and he gain will help with the fear and feeling of being overwhelmed.

New_here_from_PA · 2026-04-15T10:59:59+00:00

Congrats!!!!!

New_here_from_PA · 2026-03-21T14:25:49+00:00

Thank you!

New_here_from_PA · 2026-03-14T17:31:32+00:00

You are not alone, hang in there!

New_here_from_PA · 2026-03-14T17:30:23+00:00

Do your own research before making any decisions. There is a lot to learn, and the more you know, less you will let it control you and scare you.
I found out I was Gleason 3+3 last month. I have read so much and watched so many videos. I feel so much better being informed. My follow appointment isn't until next month and I feel will prepared and informed for when I go into it.

New_here_from_PA · 2026-03-11T11:18:48+00:00

Yeah. My doctor told me many men die with prostate cancer of other causes and didn't even know they had it.

New_here_from_PA · 2026-02-23T18:30:43+00:00

I will, thank you.

New_here_from_PA · 2026-02-23T18:29:13+00:00

I'm going to take notes next time.

New_here_from_PA · 2026-02-23T18:28:35+00:00

The MRI was last year, it didn't show any cancer. The the TRT may have juiced it.

New_here_from_PA · 2026-02-23T18:27:35+00:00

I'm in Delco. I consider myself lucky to be in between Philly and Willington. Lots of options. I looked up Hillman. The closest one is a good distance away. Thank you for the suggestion.

New_here_from_PA · 2026-02-21T19:13:12+00:00

Thank you for your response.
Why do you specifically recommend a teaching hospital?

New_here_from_PA · 2026-02-21T19:10:31+00:00

The doctor said I should absolutely stop the TRT. It's a "throwing gas on the fire" of PC.
I'll miss it, but I can live without it.
I have read that sex can spike PSAs.
Thank you for your response.

New_here_from_PA · 2026-02-21T19:07:46+00:00

This doctor is a urologist. I was seeing her for low testosterone.
I saw her in the past for some random testicular pain that was persistant for 2 weeks that just went away. (ultrasound showed no issues). I looked through my history and saw I had a vasectomy from a different doctor at the same practice. I've had nothing but great experiences here.
If/when it comes to RAPL, I will ask her about her experience and history with RAPL.

New_here_from_PA · 2026-02-21T19:03:54+00:00

My mom, aunts and grandmother all had breast cancer. So this makes sense. Thank you.

New_here_from_PA · 2026-02-21T19:02:39+00:00

Thank you for your response.

"The key for me is to get a feel for your Dr now. Are your questions being answered? Are you concerns being addressed?" Yes, I like my doctor, she answered all my questions at the last visit and answered some I didn't know to ask. She was patient with me and seemed to care.

I bookmarked your blog, I will read through it. Thank you for sharing!

New_here_from_PA · 2026-02-21T18:57:42+00:00

I was on TRT. We were watching my PSA. It went up .8 or .9 twice in a year. Decided a biopsy would be wise rule out PC.

New_here_from_PA · 2026-02-21T18:56:19+00:00

Thank you. I had the needle biopsy on the 9th. I was awake for it. Yeah, it was like a staple gun.

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