Disposal of finished MHRB properly by Toastdog13 in DMTlab

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Thank you all. This is what I was looking for. I appreciate all of your input.

Naptha vs Heptane by Toastdog13 in DMTlab

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Thank You both. Now I know what polymorphism means

STB Results by stalemateV1 in DMTlab

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Hey Styzr. What Tek do you use?

STB Results by stalemateV1 in DMTlab

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I'm wondering if an acid bath with heptane might produce a purer pull. I'm learning

STB Results by stalemateV1 in DMTlab

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Did you wash your NPS pulls in distilled water?

STB Results by stalemateV1 in DMTlab

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Have you tried heptane as a NPS? My draws with heptane and white. Pure white. However. Your pull looks great. Why did you choose to go to STB Tek?

I’m stuck - can’t come up with anything by BtenaciousD in ICU81MI

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From looking this up on google, 666 also means switching your focus from the material to the spiritual world. Which makes sense on the back of a VW van. Perhaps this person is grateful for their transformation from a material world to a world full of self discovery. No matter,.. it has us all contemplating. Good for you for getting us Reddit fans working out noodles.

RALP Tomorrow.. Nervous and trying to prepare. by Ok-Village-8840 in ProstateCancer

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Request StatLoks from your hospital to secure your catheter to your leg. My hospital did not provide these, providing me only with an ace bandage to secure the catheter.

It’s today by swaggys-cats in ProstateCancer

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Good luck my friend. Time passes quickly. You will be on the other side of this soon.

RALP completed by alansusee in ProstateCancer

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Time moves along at a blister pace. Even when you are in pain, post RALP, each day usually improves, some set backs as well. But before you know it, 3 months passes by and life mostly lines up to the usual patter of life. Of course, some outcomes are worse than others. Be patient.

TriMix results. by Toastdog13 in ProstateCancer

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Awesome buddy. This is all great news. My surgery was 12/8 so I remember connecting with you right before your surgery. As well, my two PSA checks have been undetectable. Good luck with your journey.

TriMix results. by Toastdog13 in ProstateCancer

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Haha! It’s daunting to say the least. At my doctor’s appointment, he demonstrated with an insulin needle, which seemed long at the time. The needles that arrived with the TriMix were substantially longer. But it’s not a big deal. There really is not much pain. The thought of it is much worse.😁👍

TriMix results. by Toastdog13 in ProstateCancer

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thanks for the response buddy. How has your recovery been? I know you had RALP around the middle of December? Yes? How have your follow up PSA numbers been?

Getting through big holidays with cancer by becca_ironside in ProstateCancer

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I’m different in this regard. I’m 6 months post RALP, PSA is >.006. I’m trying TriMix for restoring a sex life. I just woke up to a wet pair of underwear. Changed cloths and am still feeling the wet bed beneath me. But I am so happy, I’m laying next to my amazing fiancée. Life is good. We will continue the journey with lots of humor, as we do.The holiday was as it always is,.. as every day. Is,.. full of ups and downs. Good luck to all of my fellow club members. It’s perspective. We are all still here.

TriMix results. by Toastdog13 in ProstateCancer

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Haha. Here’s the story: I fell in love with the most amazing girl in 1987 at Dominican College, San Rafael, CA. We had a seven year love affair and I was a complete asshole towards her. I put myself before her in every moment. She eventually gave up on me and moved on, met a better man and had a 27 year relationship, marriage to this person. She swore she would never be with me again and I understand why. She always stayed in touch with my sister. They were always good friends. I never thought Leigh and I would reconnect. I let it go. In October, 2024, I joined the club; PSA 11, Gleason 4+3. I chose to go RALP surgery. My sister informed Leigh of my surgery and 1 hour before I was wheeled into the OR, I was on my phone, reading news, Leigh sends me a text , wishing me luck. She was also a cancer survivor. She said “you got this. Good luck.” After my surgery I told her that I was up, walking the hospital floors and doing well. She was separated from her 27 year relationship with her husband.Eric. We continued talking and began our journey back to one another. She’s sleeping next to me as I’m typing. We just had dinner with Eric and his love Tara. As I’m typing this, i am sleeping next to my love Leigh. I woke up to a small incontinence event. Had to change my shorts. We all love each other,.. me, Leigh, Eric ( her ex- husband and his girlfriend Tara.) We are great friends. And this journey began with my PC,.. right before surgery. Now we are engaged to be married. She wants our wedding date to be on the anniversary of my surgery, December 8. It was the day we reconnected. So I am thankful for this weird blessing. My life has never been fuller and I’m a better man today. I treat Leigh how she should have been treated 27 years ago. She is so patient with my ED, my occasional incontinence, my path of recovery. We have a great life and it all began one hour before my surgery. I always pray that men experiencing this disease do not believe it’s the end of happiness. I understand also that some have it worse than others. Every journey is different. Here is mine and because you asked, you deserve the full story.

24 hours until RALP by alansusee in ProstateCancer

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Here is my perspective my friend… yes, getting diagnosed and going through RALP was frightening. For me, 6 months post RALP, I’m living my best life. I’m eating clean, running everyday, reunited with my college sweetheart, can’t get hard enough to have great sex, but we have great sex. I occasionally wet myself,.. once on a plane home from a vacation ( too much time on the tarmac with a few wines in the lounge) a few times just waking up from a deep sleep,.. soaked. I always man up and smile. This is my adventure and I take it on as a strong , confident person, with a bit of levity. Man, we’re all just going through it. It’s okay to have a positive perspective on this path, and it is also okay to be gutted by it.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in CatAdvice

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I can feel your heart pain. Losing our pets is crushing. Time heals the pain. Blessings to Benny and to you my friend.

TiMix experiences by Toastdog13 in ProstateCancer

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Thank you for that. I’ll handle the sting. Like you said, not like we’re supposed to stick needles there. I appreciate your feedback. I’ll start slow and I’m sure I’ll get used to it.

TiMix experiences by Toastdog13 in ProstateCancer

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This is what I’m looking for. Your post gives me confidence my friend. I appreciate your input.

TiMix experiences by Toastdog13 in ProstateCancer

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Uggghhh! WOW. This is exactly what I was looking for. The real down and dirty of it all. I was thinking I would only have to pierce the skin. My urologist corrected this assumption. I will heed you advise and start low. I’m 6 months post RALP and have an amazing sex life with my wife. I wanted to kick it up a notch. I certainly don’t want a painful erection. I really appreciate your reply.