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Hello All,
First off, I would like to thank everyone who read and responded to my original post a few days ago. I read every one of them and I appreciate all of the thoughts, support, and advise.
There were a couple of questions asked so I would like to answer them.
Urinary Physical Therapist, Yes, I have seen one. Not sure how much help mine was. Yes, she hooked me up the the bio feedback machine to measure my pelvic floor muscle strength, as well as to tell me if I was doing them properly. I was told that everything looked great and that if I continued doing these exercises that I should be able to go from my current 10 to 12 pads a day to as little as 3 to 4 pads a day in time. Not really what I wanted to hear but that is improvement. So, I keep doing them. Hasn't helped so far.
No body asked specifically however, I have 4 children and 5 grand children. My wife confirms that they will miss me when I'm gone.
Also, some additional information about me, this is my 2nd cancer battle over the last 2 years. I was diagnosed with stage 1 throat cancer two years ago and had to have a Radicle Tonsillectomy. The most painful surgery anyone can have, I believe. I lost 38 pounds in 3 weeks during my recovery.
As far as looking into the AUS surgery, I am doing research but will not be making that sort of decision for at lease another year or so.
On the psychological front, I trying to stay positive but it is not easy, as most of us here know.
I am trying to stay active. I have loaded up on pads and started shooting pistol matches again. Only one or two a week as opposed to the 4 to 5 a week before my RP surgery, but it's a start. I have also been back to work, construction and lawn mower repair. I just take it slow and try to keep my undees clean and fresh.
If anyone has any other questions, just ask and I'll try to answer them.
Jim
First off, I would like to thank everyone who read and responded to my original post a few days ago. I read every one of them and I appreciate all of the thoughts, support, and advise.
There were a couple of questions asked so I would like to answer them.
Urinary Physical Therapist, Yes, I have seen one. Not sure how much help mine was. Yes, she hooked me up the the bio feedback machine to measure my pelvic floor muscle strength, as well as to tell me if I was doing them properly. I was told that everything looked great and that if I continued doing these exercises that I should be able to go from my current 10 to 12 pads a day to as little as 3 to 4 pads a day in time. Not really what I wanted to hear but that is improvement. So, I keep doing them. Hasn't helped so far.
No body asked specifically however, I have 4 children and 5 grand children. My wife confirms that they will miss me when I'm gone.
Also, some additional information about me, this is my 2nd cancer battle over the last 2 years. I was diagnosed with stage 1 throat cancer two years ago and had to have a Radicle Tonsillectomy. The most painful surgery anyone can have, I believe. I lost 38 pounds in 3 weeks during my recovery.
As far as looking into the AUS surgery, I am doing research but will not be making that sort of decision for at lease another year or so.
On the psychological front, I trying to stay positive but it is not easy, as most of us here know.
I am trying to stay active. I have loaded up on pads and started shooting pistol matches again. Only one or two a week as opposed to the 4 to 5 a week before my RP surgery, but it's a start. I have also been back to work, construction and lawn mower repair. I just take it slow and try to keep my undees clean and fresh.
If anyone has any other questions, just ask and I'll try to answer them.
Jim
