Hi guys,
About one week before Memorial Day, this year, I had to undergo a biopsy on my prostate, because my PSA levels were doubled compared to last years' levels.
So, just before the Memorial Day weekend, I get a phone call from one of the VA urologists with the words, "Mr. Santa-Teresa, this is Dr._______ from the VA Med Center. I just wanted to inform you that results for your biopsy came back positive." Mind you, I had already set myself to expect the worse case scenario after the docs did the biopsy. So needless to say, I was still devastated.
Well I had endured a 6 hour prostatectomy this last Friday, and after a two day stay at the VA, was released Monday, the 10th. Aside from the pain in my abdomen when I cough, I am doing quite well. I am hoping to get rid of this catheter and urine bag tomorrow. As far as returning to normal I was actually able to use my riding mower and managed to mow 2/3s of my yard yesterday!! I still cannot lift anything over 5lbs, which includes my 16 month old granddaughter, but I am slowly getting back to normal.
Frank
About one week before Memorial Day, this year, I had to undergo a biopsy on my prostate, because my PSA levels were doubled compared to last years' levels.
So, just before the Memorial Day weekend, I get a phone call from one of the VA urologists with the words, "Mr. Santa-Teresa, this is Dr._______ from the VA Med Center. I just wanted to inform you that results for your biopsy came back positive." Mind you, I had already set myself to expect the worse case scenario after the docs did the biopsy. So needless to say, I was still devastated.
Well I had endured a 6 hour prostatectomy this last Friday, and after a two day stay at the VA, was released Monday, the 10th. Aside from the pain in my abdomen when I cough, I am doing quite well. I am hoping to get rid of this catheter and urine bag tomorrow. As far as returning to normal I was actually able to use my riding mower and managed to mow 2/3s of my yard yesterday!! I still cannot lift anything over 5lbs, which includes my 16 month old granddaughter, but I am slowly getting back to normal.
Frank
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