Prostate Cancer – Page 6 – Men's Health in My Perspective

First Day Home

Monday, August 24, 2020 – POSTED: August 27, 2020 I was released from the hospital about Noon on Monday, and was home by about 12:30. Getting in my truck was fun. Just before the pandemic, I bought my first pickup, a Dodge Ram 1500. It doesn’t have running boards, so it’s a big stretch toContinue reading “First Day Home”

After Surgery

The biggest surprise after surgery was the lack of pain once the anesthesia fully wore off. Initially, I felt a lot of pressure in my bladder like it was at maximum capacity. They gave me a suppository to help calm the spasms it was having. The reason for the spasms is that removing the prostateContinue reading “After Surgery”

My Emotional State Waiting For Surgery

I was numb at the news at first. I tend to be a very logical methodical person when presented with a problem. I made a decision for surgery, and felt that it was the best one for me. However, I had all of the second guessing, doubts, fears, and existential dread we all face. AtContinue reading “My Emotional State Waiting For Surgery”