Nov 29, 2011 12:20 AM GMT
My cancer surgery to implant 100 radioactive "seeds" into my prostate went right according to schedule this afternoon (Mon). I was in the OR exactly at 1 PM, and began waking up in recovery at 2:30. Unlike my previous experiences with general anesthesia, I became alert very quickly, almost like waking up at home in bed, with no druggy drowsiness. I really didn't think I'd be able to write on this computer until sometime tomorrow (Tue), but here I am.
A little after 4 PM I was being driven home by my partner. The only unpleasantness was my urologist's decision to keep a catheter in me until I return for an office visit tomorrow morning. I knew that was a possibility, but I hoped I might dodge that one. And so right now I've got a bag strapped to my leg, and the tube itself is naturally a bit uncomfortable.
What fortunately does not hurt is my ass, something I'd feared. After all, they had all this equipment shoved up there for over an hour, shooting these seeds through the rectal wall into my prostate. But I'm sitting here at the computer, no pain, no bleeding, no need for an inflatable hemorrhoid donut or any special padding. And the first guy here who makes a crack about my prior training as a gay man making it easier, will get my...
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In the months ahead I'll return every 30 days or so for tests, to determine that my recovery is normal, and most importantly, that the cancer is gone. But the main phases are now complete.
My thanks for all your thoughts & prayers. It was encouraging to have your good will with me today. And if any of you or men you know run up against prostate cancer, contact me and I'll be glad to share my experiences & thoughts.
A little after 4 PM I was being driven home by my partner. The only unpleasantness was my urologist's decision to keep a catheter in me until I return for an office visit tomorrow morning. I knew that was a possibility, but I hoped I might dodge that one. And so right now I've got a bag strapped to my leg, and the tube itself is naturally a bit uncomfortable.
What fortunately does not hurt is my ass, something I'd feared. After all, they had all this equipment shoved up there for over an hour, shooting these seeds through the rectal wall into my prostate. But I'm sitting here at the computer, no pain, no bleeding, no need for an inflatable hemorrhoid donut or any special padding. And the first guy here who makes a crack about my prior training as a gay man making it easier, will get my...
.In the months ahead I'll return every 30 days or so for tests, to determine that my recovery is normal, and most importantly, that the cancer is gone. But the main phases are now complete.
My thanks for all your thoughts & prayers. It was encouraging to have your good will with me today. And if any of you or men you know run up against prostate cancer, contact me and I'll be glad to share my experiences & thoughts.
