I am scheduled for prostate surgery on September 6. It is stage 1 cancer which most likely is contained only in the prostate. I expect a full recovery and am looking forward to SCM championships in Long Beach in December.
I have been told the recovery time is only a few days but obviously no swimming until the catheter is removed which will be 2 weeks.
My question is have any of you been through this and what was your experience with regard to swimming?
Thanks!!!
Glenn:wave:
Yes, most men do get prostate cancer at some point. And yes it is slow growing, which is why many of those diagnosed in their 80's go the "watchful waiting" route. Most men die with prostate cancer not from prostate cancer.
I'm 58 and had a spike in my PSA from 2.9 to 3.7 last March. The urologist suggested that I have a biopsy. I said OK.......but after Nationals at Federal Way and National Senior Games in Louisville in July. Got back on July 7 had the biopsy July 9 and diagnosis on July 11.
I plan to be at Austin next May!!!
Thanks for your good wishes.
Glenn:wine:
Yes, most men do get prostate cancer at some point. And yes it is slow growing, which is why many of those diagnosed in their 80's go the "watchful waiting" route. Most men die with prostate cancer not from prostate cancer.
I'm 58 and had a spike in my PSA from 2.9 to 3.7 last March. The urologist suggested that I have a biopsy. I said OK.......but after Nationals at Federal Way and National Senior Games in Louisville in July. Got back on July 7 had the biopsy July 9 and diagnosis on July 11.
I plan to be at Austin next May!!!
Thanks for your good wishes.
Glenn:wine:
