Today was the first post-op visit with Dr. Urban. The news was all good so far. He is now free from his "little buddy" (the catheter) and he is extremely happy about that!
The pathology report was good...actually better than expected. The Gleason scores turned out to be lower than originally thought but treatment was still necessary even at the lower scores. They dropped him from a stage 3 to a stage 2 so that was also better than expected. Dr. Urban said the disease was significant and was glad he went ahead with the surgery.
No further treatment is necessary at this time. The first true test will come mid-March when he has his first post-op PSA. The goal is to have a VERY LOW score, even zero. He will find that score out at his next appointment March 19.
I was thinking of having a pool...who can guess the first day he will be back at work, not counting ball games?
I'm thinking he should listen to his surgeon and his sister the nurse.....do NOT go back for at least 2 weeks! If they have survived without you for 8 days, they can survive for 2 weeks more.....your well being is the most important part of healing...but, if you have to go back, start out at half days and enjoy a 3 day weekend with it! Ok, Nicole, if I have to guess, I say he won't listen to me and will go when he wants....my guess then....Feb 18th!
ReplyDeleteGlad everything went well! We are all thinking of him daily! :) let us know if there is ever anything you guys need!
ReplyDeleteThank you Lacey! We will let you know:-)
ReplyDeleteJeannie...he says he is going to take his time going back. He is doing a lot of stuff from home. Yesterday he rescheduled a time for our game on Saturday at Northridge so he is keeping busy. Also reading books, doing crosswords...whatever he can find to keep busy.
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