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GoneOffShore

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11. The flippant answer is - With my hands.

Wed Oct 11, 2017, 05:53 PM

Oct 2017

In reality?
Pretty damn good.
The worry of what was going to happen if I didn't have the operation is gone.
The pain was annoying but nowhere near gout pain.
The worst of the experience?
In order:
The Foley catheter for a week. And I never got the shoes to match.
The compression devices they put on your legs to prevent clotting. It's like sleeping with a restless python who keeps switching legs.
Uncomfortable bed.
Hospital food - never fails to disappoint.

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Got my prostate out - Ask me anything! [View all] GoneOffShore Oct 2017 OP

Awesome! My dad underwent the same procedure almost 20 years ago now. Coventina Oct 2017 #1

Thank you. GoneOffShore Oct 2017 #2

Yes, my dad struggled for awhile. Coventina Oct 2017 #5

And they probably weren't doing the Cialis thing at that time. GoneOffShore Oct 2017 #12

Dad died of prostate cancer. Brother had his removed in his late 40's appleannie1943 Oct 2017 #3

Clean! Phentex Oct 2017 #4

Stay well! Freddie Oct 2017 #6

Cancer-free...SWEET! babylonsister Oct 2017 #7

Congrats....esp. for the relief from worry. dixiegrrrrl Oct 2017 #8

Effects are 'interesting' GoneOffShore Oct 2017 #10

Nicely worded reply.... dixiegrrrrl Oct 2017 #13

From what I can gather the idea is not to do 'open' surgery if they can avoid it these days. GoneOffShore Oct 2017 #14

How do you feel? Jeroen Oct 2017 #9

The flippant answer is - With my hands. GoneOffShore Oct 2017 #11

Glad you do Jeroen Oct 2017 #17

Fan*TAS*tic! Congrats UTUSN Oct 2017 #15

Excellent news on the clean report! Solly Mack Oct 2017 #16

Glad you're doing well with a free and clear report! Bet your family is thrilled as well. Fla Dem Oct 2017 #18

Yes, they are. GoneOffShore Oct 2017 #19

Do they let you keep it in a jar? nt hack89 Oct 2017 #20

That would creepy in the extreme GoneOffShore Oct 2017 #21

So glad you're doing well, yay! steve2470 Oct 2017 #22

Good luck indeed. GoneOffShore Oct 2017 #23

haha! nt steve2470 Oct 2017 #24