Author Topic: Re Cruise Control (Read 15873 times)

ST2UP · « **Reply #25 on:** January 13, 2015, 07:16:50 PM »

Look after yourself Pete..... We will be here anytime your in need of a pick me up

Cheers mate

StinkyPete · « **Reply #26 on:** January 13, 2015, 07:19:05 PM »

PM sent. Take care my friend.

Abe · « **Reply #27 on:** January 13, 2015, 07:20:02 PM »

Take care Big Fella, yell if you need anything.

JuST Peter · « **Reply #28 on:** January 13, 2015, 07:46:14 PM »

Thanks for your kind thoughts Lionel, Dave, Chris and Pete,

Tomorrow I go to a physiotherapist to learn how to do pelvic floor exercises for 3 weeks, then see the Doc (actually he's an Associate Professor) and book a date.

I'm told I'll be out of action for about 3-4 weeks but it could be a tad longer before I throw a leg over - the ST that is, not Patty!

Biggles · « **Reply #29 on:** January 13, 2015, 08:20:50 PM »

Goodonya for sharing. Excellent prospects for management and cure these days.
Stay online. You'll need some sanity, and some proxy riding.

JuST Peter · « **Reply #30 on:** January 13, 2015, 08:22:23 PM »

Thanks Bill, I'll need some grounding from time to time

Shiney · « **Reply #31 on:** January 13, 2015, 08:59:11 PM »

Take care mate, all the best.
Keep us updated.

JuST Peter · « **Reply #32 on:** January 14, 2015, 04:50:22 AM »

Thanks Dave, I'll do that for sure

PC · « **Reply #33 on:** January 14, 2015, 05:42:55 AM »

Good luck today as the poms say " keep your chin up"
see you at the rally in march

all the best mate
Peter

saaz · « **Reply #34 on:** January 14, 2015, 10:28:45 AM »

Good luck Peter.Getting on top of it early is the best thing. And who knows what other benefits exercise will bring!

JuST Peter · « **Reply #35 on:** January 14, 2015, 03:27:25 PM »

After an initial visit to the physio centre this morning, it appears I'll be doing a helluva lot of walking and dieting before I even make it into the operating theatre. I got told I have to work up to walking for an hour each day - have to use and record a pedometer too, measure how much I pee (am I allowed to say that on here) each night - must remember not to drink out of the measuring jug afterwards

So in answer to John's (Saaz) post, yes, I'll definitely come out of it a lot fitter and hopefully a lot slimmer. My daughter Louise already has me on a weight loss and exercise program, and I also have to visit the pre-op dietician

- probably get told the same as Louise keeps saying - keep out of the confectionary aisle, eat more greens, more fruit, no more

Pelvic floor exercises - Now this is something I didn't expect! I have to learn how to pull in the muscles down there - sitting, standing, and laying down - there's more to all this than meets the eye, let me tell y'all.

It's a good thing this is only a relatively small operation - think how much training I'd have to put in, for something major

Lionel · « **Reply #36 on:** January 14, 2015, 03:45:43 PM »

Peter, walk is a 4-letter word.
After reading your post I'm going to lie down to recover. A bit of Maori PT goes a long way.

JuST Peter · « **Reply #37 on:** February 01, 2015, 01:50:39 PM »

Ok, latest update - I go under the"robotic" knife on March 2, stay there for 3-4 days, come out with a catheter

for about 10 days, then go to wearing big nappies for a while until the pelvic muscles start doing their new job.
Daughter Louise has got 10 days carers leave so I'll be well cared for there, and no doubt Patty will be around too.
I'll just have to be careful I don't overdo stuff as I begin to feel better.
I won't say I'm worried, more like concerned for how my life will have to change, but others have been down the same road and are still going strong so if they can do , so can I!

Forgot to mention, I'ver lost 5 kg in four weeks, so perhaps I'll begin to grow back into my old duds again soon

saaz · « **Reply #38 on:** February 01, 2015, 02:33:17 PM »

At least it is now happening. Good luck with it all.

Abe · « **Reply #39 on:** February 01, 2015, 06:24:00 PM »

Enjoyed our chat the other day Peter.

You have a great positive attitude, some people look at life thinking "doom and gloom" and the "world owes them something",and they just become bitter and twisted, which does not help their condition.

Keep losing weight the better you will feel

and will make dividends after the operation.

JuST Peter · « **Reply #40 on:** February 01, 2015, 06:55:34 PM »

Quote from: saaz on February 01, 2015, 02:33:17 PM

At least it is now happening. Good luck with it all.

Thanks John

JuST Peter · « **Reply #41 on:** February 01, 2015, 07:06:36 PM »

Quote from: Abe on February 01, 2015, 06:24:00 PM

Enjoyed our chat the other day Peter.

You have a great positive attitude, some people look at life thinking "doom and gloom" and the "world owes them something",and they just become bitter and twisted, which does not help their condition.

Keep losing weight the better you will feel and will make dividends after the operation.

Likewise Abe. It was a good catchup.

Oddly enough i don't think of this as a major operation, even though it really is, same as I don't feel my age - other than first thing in the morning LOL - and can't wait to get it over and finally get a straight night's sleep.

And yes, attitude is everything - keep it light and everyone can feel ok about it. About the only thing I miss so far is this

- but to disfigure a phrase - you can't have a beautiful figure (like mine) and eat cake too.

These pelvic floor exercises are something else, aren't they? It's like you're in mixed company, want to fart and can't and have to hold it in

saaz · « **Reply #42 on:** February 01, 2015, 08:47:19 PM »

Make sure you get a name tag, as won't know who you are

Biggles · « **Reply #43 on:** February 01, 2015, 08:52:17 PM »

Quote from: JuST Peter on February 01, 2015, 07:06:36 PM

These pelvic floor exercises are something else, aren't they? It's like you're in mixed company, want to fart and can't and have to hold it in

These motorcycle forums are a mine of information!

Quote from: saaz on February 01, 2015, 08:47:19 PM

Make sure you get a name tag, as won't know who you are

He's the one squatting every now and then.

Bloodman · « **Reply #44 on:** February 02, 2015, 07:17:24 AM »

Not the worst op you could have, a very high success rate particularly the after effects of having your prostate removed. Keep up the exercises as they are vital to your recovery.
Who is the lucky surgeon who gets the job and where are you having it done ? I attend at least one prostatectomy each week in my work and if you are having the robot you will be up and about sooner than later.

Good luck and a speedy recovery

JuST Peter · « **Reply #45 on:** February 02, 2015, 07:58:38 PM »

Quote from: Bloodman on February 02, 2015, 07:17:24 AM

Not the worst op you could have, a very high success rate particularly the after effects of having your prostate removed. Keep up the exercises as they are vital to your recovery.
Who is the lucky surgeon who gets the job and where are you having it done ? I attend at least one prostatectomy each week in my work and if you are having the robot you will be up and about sooner than later.

Good luck and a speedy recovery

Justin, the surgeon is A/Professor Manish Patel; hospital is Westmead Private; and yep, his expertise is robotic surgery.
If it isn't too personal, what is your line of work that relates to prostatectomies

DaleMcLean · « **Reply #46 on:** February 02, 2015, 08:03:54 PM »

You'll get used to doing the exercises mate (second nature after a while

)
The nappies arent too bad and after a week they'll be gone anyway, unles you want to do Iron Butt rides

JUST REMEBER to tell them to add a couple of inches NOT take some off as they did to me

Youve got my number

any time

JuST Peter · « **Reply #47 on:** February 02, 2015, 08:27:35 PM »

I did ask the Doc whether I'd have to tie a string to it, and he just laughed but considering my right hand will be unemployed from now on

, size aint gonna be too much of an issue

but yes, my good pal, I've got your number and would be lost without you and your support

Bloodman · « **Reply #48 on:** February 05, 2015, 07:48:46 AM »

I am an Autotransfusionist which means i attend all types of surgery where there may or will be a large loss of blood,see aortic aneurysms, hip replacements, radical prostatectomies, caesareans and the like. I suck up the blood , wash it, then return just your red cell to you.

I have heard of Dr Patel and after a few enquiries it seems you are in very good hands. Robotic surgery is basically bloodless so my services are not required

Results are extremely good.

Best of luck for the op and the future.

Biggles · « **Reply #49 on:** February 05, 2015, 11:35:30 AM »

Quote from: Bloodman on February 05, 2015, 07:48:46 AM

I am an Autotransfusionist which means i attend all types of surgery where there may or will be a large loss of blood,see aortic aneurysms, hip replacements, radical prostatectomies, caesareans and the like. I suck up the blood , wash it, then return just your red cell to you.

Sounds like an excellent concept- hadn't heard of it before, but sure saves on donated blood stocks.

Quote from: Bloodman on February 05, 2015, 07:48:46 AM

I have heard of Dr Patel and after a few enquiries it seems you are in very good hands.

Hmm. Obviously not the other Dr Patel of Bundaberg, Qld infamy.

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