Hi all
I have been given a date for prostatectomy surgery in a couple of days. I’ve been on this journey along with everyone else here for about 18 months to two years.
Reading the posts and advice here has been very helpful and supportive. Last big hurdle recently a month ago was to tell our daughter of my diagnosis and date of operation. She had her own pressures in life and fortunately she has taken the news well and is hopeful as am both I and my wife that all will go well.
I have been able to put the operation to the back of my mind but now the landing gear is down….
I am due in hospital at 7am on Wednesday and although not on my bucket list I am looking forward to having surgery behind me. I’m hopeful of a quick recovery.
I will try to jot a note on how everything goes and how I’m recovering.
Thanks again to everyone who has responded to my posts in the past. It really is great to know that there are many on the same journey and with the exact same fears and concerns.
Rob
Hey Rob I had surgery in 2021 and all went well but please do seek support after your prostate has been removed as it really does effect the mental state after realisation dawns . I do wish you well and may strength and fortitude be with you .
Hello Rob
Best wishes for your surgery, and I hope all goes well for you with positive results.
Please do keep us posted as to how the surgery went and how well your recovery goes.
Best wishes - Brian.
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That’s great, can you keep a bio please for say the next 6 months because this really helps with understanding how things are afterwards…
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