Hello Lovely people

Hi and welcome.

Waiting is the hardest part - aside from the initial diagnosis. Every stage seems to have a 2 week gap before anything else happens!

Yes the biopsy is fun - not. I was particularly thankful that the nurse said the consultant only wanted 3 samples but she was going to take one for luck. Hilarious! 

I think being a bit Zen is the way to go. I took the view its out of my control and I've just got to take things as they come.

Good luck in your journey.

Regards

Stuart

Ottocat, as Stuart said, the waiting is the hardest part.  How true.

Are you leaning towards surgery or Radiotherapy?

I was 57 when I was diagnosed, Gleason 2+4,(7), T2, bone scan clear.  I started on t.he Hormones and Radiotherapy option (unsuitable for surgery), don't regret a thing.  Now I am 13 months into Remission, hormone free, still dealing with ED and Fatigue, but that's a small price to pay.

Let us know what you decide.

Hi Steve I’m leaning towards surgery I think as it’s what my father had and he has been clear for years now ..he is almost 83

I’m 3+4 7 but there looks to be a break into the seminal vesicles so it’s T3b but the surgeon says that shouldn’t be a problem if the scans are clear

1. Got dressed up and went to an antique fair this morning … took my mind off it nicely … I’ve lost weight ..my wife has me on a vegan diet

Hi Ottocat. Think it is a great idea to loose a bit of weight if you are going for surgery, particularly if you are like me, a bit porky. My consultant advised it was a good idea as it makes surgery easier and seemed very pleased I achieved quite a weight loss and went from obese to overweight (wish I could have done more). Six months post op and I'm still lossing weight slowly. I am intent on never going back to being obese.

Hi Static - Just read your profile - well done with the weight loss - it's hard I know - I've just joined the "too fat" club and must do something about it!! My BMI came out as 30.1 which makes me obese. Quite a shock as I have two dogs, do a lot of walking and and not a lazy person. I think any one like you who loses weight need a pat on the back - I think I am about to find out how hard it is to get back to "normal" although I was never a stick insect!!

Keep up the good work.

Brian.

It's great you have lost weight ... Besides anything else you must feel good for it  ...I'm 6'1'' tall and usually 12.5 stone... I'm down to just under 12 ... I'm a postman so get quite a bit of exercise...but I've cut out all the crisps scribble I used to eat walking round and the cakes and stuff people bring into the depot!!

Brian, can I join the "too fat club"???

And me!

Stop it you two! I will  get in  (more) trouble - yes I am over weight, yes i am in the Gleason 9 club but flippin heck I am trying - don't start. One slip of the keyboard and I am in trouble - that's it I am off for my tea - Roast gammon, spuds and all the trimmings with a glass of wine.

You are all magic and I love the banter. - I will start my diet tomorrow - or do we need a new thread - the TOO FAT CLUB?