Ho Ho Ho (and a bottle of Rum...) and some delicious Egg Nog

[greatjohn]

Happy Holidays to ALL and to all a good night('s sleep~~8 hours straight without getting up to pee, etc)

"I'm dreaming of a "dry" Christmas...without the pads I now must use". (Sung to White Christmas....LOL)

AND, as the year ends...I am just so truly thankful NOT to have to have a catheter coming out of me. The six weeks I had one were enough to show me how lucky we are when we do not have one. It's been almost 3 months now since my experience with it. I've been peeing on my own every day ! ! ! Alas, there is the leakage issue, but ...as my new expression seems so appropriate here..."WHATEVER".

re. Sleep...been actually getting up only about 2 times a night...so counting the blessings on that part. Other than fatigue and sometimes feeling like someone has taken their aggression out on me with a baseball bat, feeling groovy ! ! !

Life IS Beautiful.

gJohn

*note the dice below the tree. Always "Lucky 7"

[StayingOptimistic]

Happy holidays, John.

[greatjohn in reply to StayingOptimistic]

Thanks & to you! 😊

[SuppWife]

I really appreciate you and your posts. You have such a great attitude and it is infectious. 😊❤️

[greatjohn in reply to SuppWife]

Aw.. hope you guys have a wonderful holiday. 🥰

[BarronS]

What am I looking at, John?

Another wonderful post. I hope you have a great healthy Christmas.

[greatjohn in reply to BarronS]

Sorta looks like a vintage 1960s silver foil xmas tree (we've had since 2000)...in our crazy tight and cozy living room....with a pair of dice strategically set on 4 and 3...aka "lucky 7"

🥳🥳🥳

[BarronS in reply to greatjohn]

Wow. I didn't notice the dice at first. Now I like the pic even more.

[greatjohn in reply to BarronS]

my last name is "Gamble". Although I do not really like to gamble...I have collected a few gambling things over the years. I love the idea of rolling 7, though...LOL. I'm still hoping for some (more) Luck as I make this journey!

[westof]

Hmm... Nice tree John!

Never had to have a catheter, however, I'm up at 3 a.m. like clockwork!

Great attitude and inspiring.

Merry Christmas!

Best

[greatjohn in reply to westof]

I had had one before for just a few days (after a treatment for prostate)...

but 6 weeks with one (and especially I was 2 weeks into a 6 week road trip across the whole country) is NOT a piece of cake......

my times are 1ish....3ish...and 6ish (which is when I'm usually up).

J.

[Hidden in reply to greatjohn]

It’s a real sob way to live.😫

[Litlerny]

Happy Holidays to you and your partner, GJ! 🎅 I can’t remember what it feels like to get a “solid 8” sleep wise. I’m a steady 3 times a-nighter even with tamsulosin. But I have yet to have had the “catheter experience.” Hope it will be a long time before I join you in that club. We both should be thankful for the blessings we have. I’ve learned a lot in the past 4 1/2 years, especially to not take anything or anyone for granted. Life is good. Merry Christmas, and best wishes to you in the coming year.

[greatjohn in reply to Litlerny]

And to you and your family!

[tango65]

Happy Holidays!!

[Collarpurple]

May the night be pee free Merry Christmas🎅🏻

[greatjohn in reply to Collarpurple]

Thanks 🥰

[tallguy2]

Merry Christmas!

[greatjohn in reply to tallguy2]

Thanks & to you!

[Hidden]

No cath, whoohoo! Glad to hear that..... greatjohn...To pee or not to pee. ? Semi normal is better than all fd up. Happy holidays lucky 7.. Be cool , not too much nog amigo.. although I do like that stuff. Take care🎄🥳

[Craigslife]

Happy Holidays John! So happy you have been able to get rid of catheter.

[greatjohn in reply to Craigslife]

Yes...gotta count blessings. Happy Holidays!

[Hidden]

Merry Christmas!

[greatjohn in reply to Hidden]

And to you 😊

[Psychmed]

I had a catheter for two weeks following surgery. Then after a while I had a meatal structure which required emergency roaming. Most painful experience ever. Then use dilator for couple months. Now a pad a day for when I dripple while washing dishes with water running. Couldn't do that for my first insurance physical. Now up 2 or 3 times a night.

Mike

[greatjohn in reply to Psychmed]

Happy Holidays and good health in the New Year.

[larry_dammit]

Happy Happy. It’s the season to be thankful for being alive. I even broke out a bottle of Jameson for the boys last night. First drink in a year or so. Have to say I really enjoyed it. Even if I had to get up twice last night to pee😀😀. May we all live to see another Christmas 🙏🙏🙏❤️

[Mikeski]

Have a great holiday great John! And may the New Year be catheter free and bring you happiness and peace.

[greatjohn in reply to Mikeski]

And to you Mike

[rocket09]

Sounds good, all the best to you and yours this Christmas and a Happy Happy New Year!!!!

[greatjohn in reply to rocket09]

Thanks & Back @ you ! ! !

[dadzone43]

You will improve in the dribbling. Keep moving forward. Happy Holidays.

[greatjohn in reply to dadzone43]

From your lips to God's ears. Thanks & all the best to you as well in the New Year.

[Bunkerboy]

Merry Christmas to you and your family greatjohn🎄⛄️

[greatjohn in reply to Bunkerboy]

Thanks and to you.

[Danielgreer]

Happy Christmas greatjohn and glad to hear your off the catheter!

[greatjohn]

Cause to celebrate🥳🥳🥳...every day! Thanks and to you as well.

[dadzone43]

Tree looks great, too.

[greatjohn in reply to dadzone43]

🥰 Thanks.

[j-o-h-n]

For G. J.

O Christmas Pee, O Christmas Pee

How beastly are my flashes

O Christmas Pee, O Christmas Pee

The make me feel like ashes

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O Christmas Pee, O Christmas Pee

Don’t want a foley anymore

O Christmas Pee, O Christmas Pee

you left my willie very sore

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O Christmas Pee, O Christmas Pee

Please save me from my plight

O Christmas Pee, O Christmas Pee

just let me sleep through the night

.

Good Luck, Good Health and Good Humor.

j-o-h-n Tuesday 12/24/2019 4:41 PM EST

[greatjohn in reply to j-o-h-n]

F A B U L O U S ! ! !

[j-o-h-n in reply to greatjohn]

I'm glad you liked it....

Good Luck, Good Health and Good Humor.

j-o-h-n Tuesday 12/24/2019 5:26 PM EST

[lewicki in reply to j-o-h-n]

YAHOOOOOOO

[monte1111]

Great picture! Colors everywhere. As j-o-h-n said, may we all have Christmas Pee's.

[KenDuchek]

Merry Christmas John and happy New Years.Happy thoughts!

[greatjohn in reply to KenDuchek]

Thanks and to you.