Category Archives: Prostate Cancer

Post Surgery Day 57

Posted on June 11, 2019 by Bob Hoffman

I had a followup appointment with my GP today to bring him up to date on the surgery. He had nothing to add about the prostate surgery. Incontinence was not as bad as I first thought (make no mistake it … Continue reading →

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Post Surgery Day 52

Posted on June 6, 2019 by Bob Hoffman

Now that the catheter is out, life is much better. Had a good night’s sleep in my own bed last night. The cats (and the wife) were as happy as I was. But it was not all fun and games. … Continue reading →

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Post Surgery Day 51

Posted on June 5, 2019 by Bob Hoffman

Have Cystogram number four scheduled today at 11:00 AM. Praying that the tears in the bladder are healed. The cystogram showed no leakage. Praise the Lord! Have follow up with doctor at 2:00 PM At doctor’s office. The catheter has … Continue reading →

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Post Surgery Day 44

Posted on May 29, 2019 by Bob Hoffman

I had a follow up visit with the surgeon today, just a “see how your doing visit.” The urologist decided he wanted to change out the catheter today to minimize infection risks. The procedure was uncomfortable but not painful. We … Continue reading →

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Post Surgery Day 36

Posted on May 21, 2019 by Bob Hoffman

I was released from the hospital today. White blood count normal. Temp was down to normal. Have 10 days of antibiotics set up in pills. Cystogram is still on for tomorrow, with followup with doctor. If bladder is healed catheter … Continue reading →

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Post Surgery Day 35

Posted on May 20, 2019 by Bob Hoffman

Saw my doctor today. White blood count is down. Identified antibiotics I need. Temperature is down to normal. Unless something changes tonight, I should go home tomorrow. Cystogram is still on schedule for Wednesday with follow up appointment with doctor. … Continue reading →

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Post Surgery Day 34

Posted on May 19, 2019 by Bob Hoffman

Antibiotics are doing their thing. White blood count dropping. Hospital doctor tells me earliest release date is Tuesday. This infection may put Wednesday’s cystogram and catheter removal at risk. My urologist is supposed to stop in tomorrow. Isa 40:31

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Post Surgery Day 33

Posted on May 18, 2019 by Bob Hoffman

Have a low fever today. Feeling blah. Sinuses are causing heavy coughing again. Just an all around bad day today. Fever went up, doctor had me go to ER. UTI is bad. Being admitted to hospital. Getting hi-test antibiotics. Psalm … Continue reading →

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Post Surgery Day 32b

Posted on May 17, 2019 by Bob Hoffman

Have had cloudy content and sediment in catheter. Doctor has started me on 7 days of antibiotics.

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Post Surgery Day 32

Posted on May 17, 2019 by Bob Hoffman

I had a rough night last night. Took a pain pill, having discomfort with catheter. Pain pill was not helping. Woke up after midnight, had a couple of bladder spasms. Asked for some prayer on Facebook. Felt the peace of … Continue reading →

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