something different part 2

[Tryfan]

I cannot express how overwhelmed I was at the number of best wishes and words of comfort I received following my first post. I can only thank you all for your messages and stories. It seems that I have hit on an open secret . Many of you related your own and family history. Again I thank you.

Day Day one operation day yesterday. Checked in to surgical dept 07.00 after a night spent in a small room provided by UCLH. After check in I was fortunately first on the list, so taken to meet a most charming anesthetist w ho checked over my vitals. Alas, my White Coat ( though she was in a charming plum scrubs) my BP soared from what now a normal 135/55 to 17290. I thought this might be a game stopper. Fortunately I have been taking BP at home and able to show two months worth of readings.

Taken into theater Canalised, then good night Vienna. Woke up at 15.00 with no obvious pains or trauma.

Spent 2 hours in recovery before being wheeled into Ward to meet my fellow brothers in adversity. Black humour being the form for the day.

Managed to eat supper remained in bed until this morning.

Day 2 Slept OK but woken by nurses doing their checks. I did say to one jokingly that she could consider a new career as a Cat burglar so quiet as she moved around.

You now find me sitting in a chair waiting for breakfast. Just overflowing with admiration for all the staff and their care.

I as yet haven't had any feedback on the success or otherwise of the operation. Hope to chat to the surgeon later.

I hope I don't offend anyone's sensitivities,. The main purpose of this and if you wish subsequent posts is to give it warts and all. I will be discussing pelvic floor exercises. More sensitive male issues such as sexual arousal, lack of ejaculate and the treatments for the former. Nothing can be done for the latter. Men need to know this. Moreover, Need to know the consequences of burying heads in sands. You only have to see once the awful outcome if the cancer spreads.

it is a truism that none of us would be here if it wasn't down to sexual function. I'm so pleased that women's issues so long buried are now openly discussed without smirks and snigger. In male toilets on motorways you read about period poverty in girls. You can now find the male version of Lady Bins in men's cubicles to dispose of pads caused by leaks of urine. Due to prostate issues. Openness at last surrounds us.

Thanks for reading. Oh, and as this is an Afib site, no heart issues, no palpitations or ectopic beats. But I haven't been moving much. But I feel it augers well for the future.

[jeanjeannie50]

Pleased to hear that you're doing so well. Have you any idea when you can go home? I guess it will depend on what your consultant has to say today.

Wishing you a speedy recovery.

Jean

[BobD Volunteer]

Before my op they told me it would make me omnipotent and incompetent , at least that was what I heard.lol 😁 Don't be downhearted about the bladder issues, it took me at least six months to get any kind of handle on it once they removed the catheter and any journey involved careful planning re motorways services. Thank heaven for Tena and don't forget buy direct and you dont pay vat as a medical user. The good news is that you are in and out before most men have got started! PM me if you need cheering up any time.

[Finvola]

Thank you for the update Tryfan and it sounds like it went well for you.

Sensible, useful and positive post - best wishes for a good recovery.

[Rainfern]

Thank you Tryfan, you’re wonderful and a force for good. Your posts, warts and all, can only be helpful. All best and speedy recovery 😊

[CDreamer]

Thanks for the update - just spoken to a neighbor today who had just been for biopsy- we were saying exactly the same thing.

Glad you are through the worst bit - wishing you a speedy recovery.

[Blearyeyed]

Great post and I completely agree we do need more conversation about Men's Health issues in the hope that it helps men begin to benefit from the conversations women like myself have been having for years.It's one reason I love watching the Fishing series with Paul Whitehouse and Bob Mortimer as they're helping men to start the conversations.

Hope the news is good and look forward to your next installment, take care , Bee

[Threecats]

I’m glad to hear that you’re doing well and it sounds like the operation went smoothly. I completely agree with your desire to share your experiences in the hopes of getting men to start talking about these important issues.

All the best for a speedy recovery, TC

[Gumbie_Cat]

Delighted to hear that it all went smoothly. All the best for recovery, and all those pelvic floor exercises. From my husband’s experience the improvement can be slow, but it is ongoing and the exercises really help. Along with some medication too.

[Omniscient1]

Sounds all good Tryfan. Hopefully the surgeon will agree. If you haven't already you might like to post this over on the Men's Health Forum. Lots of men there in various stages of various bladder/prostate related activity.

[Frances123]

Glad all went well and hope you will be home soon. Really pleased issue's, male and female, are being talked about more openly now and in the media. Wishing you a speedy recovery.