Guest guest Posted May 4, 2009 Report Share Posted May 4, 2009 Best to both of you, hang in there! > > > Thank you to all of you who responded to my " I'm Scared " . My husband had his surgery last Thursday and was hospitalized just overnight. He was home late Friday evening. > > The doctor stated taht the tumor was a lot larger then expected. His incension is about 10 inches long. He will need to follow up with radiation because the doctor feels that there might be some microscopic cancerous cells left behind. > > Now that we are home with a cather, it is a job in self. He's in a lot of pain mostly in the evening, and changing the bag from the large to the small one in the day, is a chore in itself. He cant do this himeself and requires help by me. I love my husband and will do anything to help him with his ordeal. > > I do appreciate comments about what I may possibly expect next. We are schedule to see the urologist on Friday. > > Thanks > > Gigi > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 4, 2009 Report Share Posted May 4, 2009 I think that the doc has the best idea for further treatment. I think there may be a longer period of continence problems and your hubby may have a good option of an external sheath catheter for a few months. I have one now and change the sheath bit daily. best wishes Post op Thank you to all of you who responded to my "I'm Scared". My husband had his surgery last Thursday and was hospitalized just overnight. He was home late Friday evening.The doctor stated taht the tumor was a lot larger then expected. His incension is about 10 inches long. He will need to follow up with radiation because the doctor feels that there might be some microscopic cancerous cells left behind.Now that we are home with a cather, it is a job in self. He's in a lot of pain mostly in the evening, and changing the bag from the large to the small one in the day, is a chore in itself. He cant do this himeself and requires help by me. I love my husband and will do anything to help him with his ordeal.I do appreciate comments about what I may possibly expect next. We are schedule to see the urologist on Friday.ThanksGigi No virus found in this incoming message.Checked by AVG - www.avg.com Version: 8.0.238 / Virus Database: 270.12.16/2094 - Release Date: 05/03/09 16:51:00 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 4, 2009 Report Share Posted May 4, 2009 I think that the doc has the best idea for further treatment. I think there may be a longer period of continence problems and your hubby may have a good option of an external sheath catheter for a few months. I have one now and change the sheath bit daily. best wishes Post op Thank you to all of you who responded to my "I'm Scared". My husband had his surgery last Thursday and was hospitalized just overnight. He was home late Friday evening.The doctor stated taht the tumor was a lot larger then expected. His incension is about 10 inches long. He will need to follow up with radiation because the doctor feels that there might be some microscopic cancerous cells left behind.Now that we are home with a cather, it is a job in self. He's in a lot of pain mostly in the evening, and changing the bag from the large to the small one in the day, is a chore in itself. He cant do this himeself and requires help by me. I love my husband and will do anything to help him with his ordeal.I do appreciate comments about what I may possibly expect next. We are schedule to see the urologist on Friday.ThanksGigi No virus found in this incoming message.Checked by AVG - www.avg.com Version: 8.0.238 / Virus Database: 270.12.16/2094 - Release Date: 05/03/09 16:51:00 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 5, 2009 Report Share Posted May 5, 2009 Gigi -- The post-op period -- until the catheter comes out -- is a real pain in the [whatever]. But it's manageable. If he doesn't get bladder spasms, and doesn't get a bladder infection (both are treatable, neither is fun), he'll be OK. Just empty the bag regularly, and wash it occasionally. He should get up and move around as he is able to. That _doesn't_ mean lifting heavy stuff, changing tires, etc !!!! He's been cut up, and the internal damage _must_ have a chance to heal. I have a question about the surgery: After the prostate is removed, it's sent to a pathologist who checks the outside of the removed tissue for cancer cells. He writes that finding up in a 'post-surgical pathology report', which you should have. .. . . Did the post-operative pathology report say " negative surgical margins " or " positive surgical margins " ? " Positive surgical margins " means that the surgeon _didn't_ get out all the cancer cells. In that case, radiation would be a logical " next step " . > > > Thank you to all of you who responded to my " I'm Scared " . My husband had his surgery last Thursday and was hospitalized just overnight. He was home late Friday evening. > > The doctor stated taht the tumor was a lot larger then expected. His incension is about 10 inches long. He will need to follow up with radiation because the doctor feels that there might be some microscopic cancerous cells left behind. > > Now that we are home with a cather, it is a job in self. He's in a lot of pain mostly in the evening, and changing the bag from the large to the small one in the day, is a chore in itself. He cant do this himeself and requires help by me. I love my husband and will do anything to help him with his ordeal. > > I do appreciate comments about what I may possibly expect next. We are schedule to see the urologist on Friday. > > Thanks > > Gigi > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 5, 2009 Report Share Posted May 5, 2009 Gigi -- The post-op period -- until the catheter comes out -- is a real pain in the [whatever]. But it's manageable. If he doesn't get bladder spasms, and doesn't get a bladder infection (both are treatable, neither is fun), he'll be OK. Just empty the bag regularly, and wash it occasionally. He should get up and move around as he is able to. That _doesn't_ mean lifting heavy stuff, changing tires, etc !!!! He's been cut up, and the internal damage _must_ have a chance to heal. I have a question about the surgery: After the prostate is removed, it's sent to a pathologist who checks the outside of the removed tissue for cancer cells. He writes that finding up in a 'post-surgical pathology report', which you should have. .. . . Did the post-operative pathology report say " negative surgical margins " or " positive surgical margins " ? " Positive surgical margins " means that the surgeon _didn't_ get out all the cancer cells. In that case, radiation would be a logical " next step " . > > > Thank you to all of you who responded to my " I'm Scared " . My husband had his surgery last Thursday and was hospitalized just overnight. He was home late Friday evening. > > The doctor stated taht the tumor was a lot larger then expected. His incension is about 10 inches long. He will need to follow up with radiation because the doctor feels that there might be some microscopic cancerous cells left behind. > > Now that we are home with a cather, it is a job in self. He's in a lot of pain mostly in the evening, and changing the bag from the large to the small one in the day, is a chore in itself. He cant do this himeself and requires help by me. I love my husband and will do anything to help him with his ordeal. > > I do appreciate comments about what I may possibly expect next. We are schedule to see the urologist on Friday. > > Thanks > > Gigi > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 5, 2009 Report Share Posted May 5, 2009 Gigi,It is ashame that they are sending people home so soon after surgery. I was 7 days in hospital and like your husband, my incision is at least 10 inches long. It gets better and next week he may be able to change the catheter himself. I found it really hard to sit and layed on the couch much of the time. He should also have pain killers. The worst thing about the catheter (except for sleeping with a long tube was spasms when I had a bowel movement and the urine tried to come out both ways. Throughout the peocess I practiced bladder control and when the catheter was removed I has little problem with incontenence. Stop worrying, things get better in time. Andy Gigi -- The post-op period -- until the catheter comes out -- is a real pain in the [whatever]. But it's manageable. If he doesn't get bladder spasms, and doesn't get a bladder infection (both are treatable, neither is fun), he'll be OK. Just empty the bag regularly, and wash it occasionally. He should get up and move around as he is able to. That _doesn't_ mean lifting heavy stuff, changing tires, etc !!!! He's been cut up, and the internal damage _must_ have a chance to heal. I have a question about the surgery: After the prostate is removed, it's sent to a pathologist who checks the outside of the removed tissue for cancer cells. He writes that finding up in a 'post-surgical pathology report', which you should have. .. . . Did the post-operative pathology report say " negative surgical margins " or " positive surgical margins " ? " Positive surgical margins " means that the surgeon _didn't_ get out all the cancer cells. In that case, radiation would be a logical " next step " . > > > Thank you to all of you who responded to my " I'm Scared " . My husband had his surgery last Thursday and was hospitalized just overnight. He was home late Friday evening. > > The doctor stated taht the tumor was a lot larger then expected. His incension is about 10 inches long. He will need to follow up with radiation because the doctor feels that there might be some microscopic cancerous cells left behind. > > Now that we are home with a cather, it is a job in self. He's in a lot of pain mostly in the evening, and changing the bag from the large to the small one in the day, is a chore in itself. He cant do this himeself and requires help by me. I love my husband and will do anything to help him with his ordeal. > > I do appreciate comments about what I may possibly expect next. We are schedule to see the urologist on Friday. > > Thanks > > Gigi > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 5, 2009 Report Share Posted May 5, 2009 Gigi,It is ashame that they are sending people home so soon after surgery. I was 7 days in hospital and like your husband, my incision is at least 10 inches long. It gets better and next week he may be able to change the catheter himself. I found it really hard to sit and layed on the couch much of the time. He should also have pain killers. The worst thing about the catheter (except for sleeping with a long tube was spasms when I had a bowel movement and the urine tried to come out both ways. Throughout the peocess I practiced bladder control and when the catheter was removed I has little problem with incontenence. Stop worrying, things get better in time. Andy Gigi -- The post-op period -- until the catheter comes out -- is a real pain in the [whatever]. But it's manageable. If he doesn't get bladder spasms, and doesn't get a bladder infection (both are treatable, neither is fun), he'll be OK. Just empty the bag regularly, and wash it occasionally. He should get up and move around as he is able to. That _doesn't_ mean lifting heavy stuff, changing tires, etc !!!! He's been cut up, and the internal damage _must_ have a chance to heal. I have a question about the surgery: After the prostate is removed, it's sent to a pathologist who checks the outside of the removed tissue for cancer cells. He writes that finding up in a 'post-surgical pathology report', which you should have. .. . . Did the post-operative pathology report say " negative surgical margins " or " positive surgical margins " ? " Positive surgical margins " means that the surgeon _didn't_ get out all the cancer cells. In that case, radiation would be a logical " next step " . > > > Thank you to all of you who responded to my " I'm Scared " . My husband had his surgery last Thursday and was hospitalized just overnight. He was home late Friday evening. > > The doctor stated taht the tumor was a lot larger then expected. His incension is about 10 inches long. He will need to follow up with radiation because the doctor feels that there might be some microscopic cancerous cells left behind. > > Now that we are home with a cather, it is a job in self. He's in a lot of pain mostly in the evening, and changing the bag from the large to the small one in the day, is a chore in itself. He cant do this himeself and requires help by me. I love my husband and will do anything to help him with his ordeal. > > I do appreciate comments about what I may possibly expect next. We are schedule to see the urologist on Friday. > > Thanks > > Gigi > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 5, 2009 Report Share Posted May 5, 2009 Thanks - I really appreciate the support. Gigi Subject: Re: Post opTo: ProstateCancerSupport Date: Monday, May 4, 2009, 4:56 AM Best to both of you, hang in there!>> > Thank you to all of you who responded to my "I'm Scared". My husband had his surgery last Thursday and was hospitalized just overnight. He was home late Friday evening.> > The doctor stated taht the tumor was a lot larger then expected. His incension is about 10 inches long. He will need to follow up with radiation because the doctor feels that there might be some microscopic cancerous cells left behind.> > Now that we are home with a cather, it is a job in self. He's in a lot of pain mostly in the evening, and changing the bag from the large to the small one in the day, is a chore in itself. He cant do this himeself and requires help by me. I love my husband and will do anything to help him with his ordeal.> > I do appreciate comments about what I may possibly expect next. We are schedule to see the urologist on Friday.> > Thanks> > Gigi> Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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