It’s go time! RP tomorrow

Posted by TM91 @tmestanas91, Mar 25 2:04pm

First I want to thank all of you for your comments and support! @jeffmarc @northoftheborder @heavyphil @retireddoc @kenhorse @rider51 @jc76 @ecurb @survivor5280 @fwintracy @michaelcharles special thanks. You all had great insights.
I hashed it out today with a great MO at NYU today and tomorrow I have RP with Dr Taneja. Radiation was certainly compelling and I was wavering on surgery but the decision is made. 61yrs ( my bday is day after surgery) G9, locally advanced, no lymph nodes or SV. Dr is going to take out one NV bundle and make a wide apical cut at the apex. ED and incontinence challenges ahead but there’s a chance we can get this. If not we have options. I went to CC Fl, UMiami, and a consult with MO and RO at Mayo Jax. They all said very treatable and even curable ( we love hearing that but we’ll see). I’ll take chronic condition for 25 yrs! Anyway. Thank you Boys. See you on the other side. Trip M.

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northoftheborder | @northoftheborder | Mar 25 3:14pm

Best of luck!

surftohealth88 | @surftohealth88 | Mar 25 3:48pm

Wishing you super successful surgery with lightning speed recovery : ))) ! Will be sending you healing vibes tomorrow :).

thematrix | @thematrix | Mar 25 4:05pm

All the best!

rider51 | @rider51 | Mar 25 4:15pm

Thanks for letting us know what your final decision is and I join the others in wishing you all the best tomorrow and during your recovery.

You did a great job of exploring the various treatment options for your particular case and that should give you a lot of peace of mind, both as you prepare for the surgery and on the other side.

jc76 | @jc76 | Mar 25 4:38pm

@tmestanas91
I think you did all you could to help you decide what was best for you. That is important as it is your decision to make.

I wish all the luck with your surgery. From your post information your surgeon sounds very experienced and has your best interest in mind.

tom9410 | @tom9410 | Mar 25 7:31pm

Good thoughts headed to you tomorrow Trip!

kenhorse | @kenhorse | Mar 25 9:48pm

You got this! Looking forward to your reports during your recovery!

survivor5280 | @survivor5280 | Mar 25 10:17pm

Surgery is a piece of cake, you’ll do fine! Just take recovery easy, don’t rush it and let your body do the work. I’m saying a prayer for you and keeping you in my thoughts!

jmacpa | @jmacpa | Mar 28 10:20am

Let us know how the surgery went and update us about your recovery.

You got this!

TM91 | @tmestanas91 | Mar 28 3:15pm

So far so good. It’s definitely a bit more painful than I thought. I’m in decent shape so I’m hoping I recover quickly. I can feel myself getting better even after day 2. I’ve been taking Tylenol. Did take one codone for shoulder pain from the gas. Keep you posted.