Any suggestions for the wife on how to support my husband?

Posted by anything4him @anything4him, Nov 15 12:09pm

Hi everyone, sadly we are now part of this group. I am looking for suggestions to help and support my husband through an upcoming prostatectomy. What did your significant other do -or you wish she would have done- to support you?

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thomaspmccoy | @thomaspmccoy | Nov 16 7:19pm

In reply to @anything4him "Thank you- Wishing you all the best on Monday" + (show)

Thank you, I do think things will go well and I will pray everything goes well for anyone else suffering in any way.

VancouverIslandHiker | @vancouverislandhiker | 6 days ago

In reply to @anything4him "Thank you! Yes, I go to all appointments & take notes. Catheter training underway -watching videos-..." + (show)

Four him , yes , cover his appointments and ask questions and take binder with you . collect everything in bider , images , dr visit notes , etc . Keep him organized . After operation I got a little fever ( infection) so I spent 6 days in Hospital , this was in 2021 . My wife came to hospital everyday . Brought some treats , talked with nurses ect .Lots of liquids are good . The IV drip in hospital should keep him very well hydrated and purge his system. ED may be an issue for a year or more . Lets hope nerves are spared and not aggravated . Pills help , and vacuum pump helps too . How old is he ? PSA and Gleason level ? any other health problems ? Be there for him mentally , he has quite an operation in front of him . You can do it im sure , you sound great and are ahead of the curve of events . James on Vancouver Island .

anything4him | @anything4him | 6 days ago

Thanks James
Under 60, good health and weight, PSA just over 7 but aggressive Gleason score 8. Trying to save nerves but margin is tight on one side. Great doctor so we are hopeful. Yes the mental aspect has me concerned but I’ll be his advocate, nurse and jokester - what as needed