
Last March I had a radical prostatectomy, age 66. I had been suffering from BHP for several years, and my PSA was 4.5, my Gleason score was 6. After removal my prostate weighed 39 grams...big sucker...caused me symptoms for years. Was happy to get ride of it and the cancer. Last 2 PSA tests were .002. Doc said that this basically means "cancer free." Praise the Lord and modern medical treatment. Doc said to come back in a year for PSA.
I was able to ride 6 weeks following the surgery, had incontiency for 9 months, now some leakage if I wait too long or strain...but riding presents no issues. All other systems normal. The most agonizing part was the wearing of a catheter for two weeks at home following the surgery.
I am grateful for all the information I gleamed from this board....and especially Donnie and his blog.
Don't forget to keep an eye on that PSA test!
I was able to ride 6 weeks following the surgery, had incontiency for 9 months, now some leakage if I wait too long or strain...but riding presents no issues. All other systems normal. The most agonizing part was the wearing of a catheter for two weeks at home following the surgery.
I am grateful for all the information I gleamed from this board....and especially Donnie and his blog.
Don't forget to keep an eye on that PSA test!