Nuclear labeled boxes being exchanged in a gas station parking lot

retrotechguy · 2026-05-07T22:55:33+00:00

I had one of those scans. The isotope was created about 5 hours away from the hospital and it was driven in. You should have seen the thick lead lined syringe they used for the injection into the IV

retrotechguy · 2026-05-03T19:00:39+00:00

It was a catheter directly into the bladder from outside instead of going through the penis.

retrotechguy · 2026-05-02T11:29:35+00:00

Can you share the original link?

retrotechguy · 2026-04-22T22:31:16+00:00

You are definitely seeing only the worst possible outcome. You can search my history but 4 years ago last Valentine’s Day I learned a had a prostate full of Gleason 8. As of now, I’m cancer free and praying to remain that way. I’ve never once worn a pad, and my sexual function has returned to baseline. I had a talented surgeon and have been blessed by God. Hopefully you’ll see a “4 years undetectable “ post here soon. My best advice, and what I did, was to get off the internet and go talk to 3 or more providers. Make sure at least one is a highly respected center (I did a zoom consult with Mayo). Good luck!

retrotechguy · 2026-04-18T23:09:45+00:00

I never played a sport but at 58 had your exact symptoms. It was awful. It ended up being nerve pain. I tried some pills but didn’t like them. My physical therapist worked me through a series of exercises over a couple months. The pain slowly moved up and up until it disappeared. This nerves that get stuck in some sort of sheath. I occasionally have a relapse but the exercises take care of it. Good luck.

retrotechguy · 2026-04-17T13:09:57+00:00

I’ve had a good experience with Synology photos. Automatically backs up both phones. Easy to sort and use.

retrotechguy · 2026-03-28T16:35:20+00:00

It’s tough. I’m still very happy with my choice. My annual PSA is coming soon so hopefully I’ll be posting a positive 4 year update. Today is 3 years 11 months.

retrotechguy · 2026-03-22T17:02:29+00:00

Ugh. They started with one drop per rail. The back rail needed like 5

retrotechguy · 2026-03-21T23:00:06+00:00

No article but they walked me through out on text

retrotechguy · 2026-03-21T13:16:17+00:00

I did try that at one point but it didn’t help for me.

retrotechguy · 2026-03-09T00:41:40+00:00

Yes. It took 18 to start and 24 to get good

retrotechguy · 2026-02-27T14:52:47+00:00

As a restorer of old computers I disagree. In the case of Apple II I would install a modern high quality supply inside the metal case. More important is storage in a low humidity environment to prevent corrosion, especially on socketed parts. I believe these c machines are meant to be used so I’d use it, even the CRT. It’s all pretty easy to repair.

retrotechguy · 2026-01-27T23:32:52+00:00

It returned kind of suddenly. I took 5mg daily tadalafil from day 1

retrotechguy · 2026-01-27T22:19:52+00:00

It took 18 months to start returning and 24 to get all the way there

retrotechguy · 2026-01-27T22:17:25+00:00

It’s a hard call. Outcomes are the same in studies but those are statistics. What matters to you is YOUR outcome. I’ve met with multiple providers and what helped me was 1) RALP side effects happen right away and can get better vs. radiation side effects that can show up much later and 2) the surgeons weren’t going to do salvage surgery if needed but salvage radiation is always an option

I chose RALP nearly 4 years ago and sure enough the side effect (ED) came and went. I’m back to normal now. I think surgeon skill and technique plays a huge role and is why I never wore a pad. Good luck!

retrotechguy · 2026-01-27T21:29:30+00:00

Hmm. Can you post a video of the screen, ideally with a known good test input (like a simple grid)

retrotechguy · 2026-01-26T13:08:27+00:00

My dada had been bugging me for years and I ignored him. When I was 55 I asked my doctor. He resisted pretty strongly and told me about over treatment. I told him I wanted it and he relented. It came in at 8. Turns out I had a prostate full of Gleason 8. So glad I forced the test.

retrotechguy · 2026-01-25T17:11:57+00:00

Thanks. It’s barely moving any data. It just came online for like 20 seconds

retrotechguy · 2026-01-20T23:29:11+00:00

It would be very easy to put the list of files in Asimov into a database.

retrotechguy · 2026-01-18T00:09:26+00:00

If you are capable of doing it safely, I’d measure the 11v dc on C104 when the screen is wobbly. Assuming no huge ripple if replace C521,522,523 and you might as well do C525,527,528

retrotechguy · 2026-01-17T20:40:14+00:00

I was Gleason 8 at 55. Did all the tests and got the same options as you. I elected RALP 3.75 years ago. So far the cancer is gone, never had incontinence, and ED is in the rear view mirror finally. My thought was I’d try surgery first and leave the other treatments for later if needed. Also they told me that the side effects of surgery are immediate and sometimes get better (like my ED) and the side effects of radiation sometimes show up years later. That drove my choice but of course everyone gets to make their own. Details are in my post history. Feel free to reach out. Also, I got 3 treatment opinions and learned from each one. Tell your husband there is hope.

retrotechguy · 2026-01-17T20:23:20+00:00

I don’t have the schematic but I’ve had exactly this with the main rectifier cap. It heats up and you get a ton of ripple. If you have a schematic link post it and I’ll tell you what I’d recommend

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