It is finished
Yesterday, Sylvia took me to the urologist’s office in GR where they removed the catheter. We met briefly with Dr Rodriguez and he shared the pathology report with us. There is some sign of cancer at one spot in the periphery of the prostate. While this doesn’t give us the “all clear” report we were hoping for, it doesn’t necessarily indicate that the cancer has spread. I have a PSA test in four weeks and will meet with Dr R to learn the results of that. We’re hoping for a zero count on that PSA test.
Anesthesia has some lingering effects in my body. These are both physical and mental and not very pleasant. For that reason, I’m not ready to return here on a regular basis.
I know it is hard to wait for your body to heal itself, but sometimes God just needs us to slow down for a bit. All this ‘down’ time is perfect for spending time with Him. Will continue to pray for you and yours.
Thanks Ida. Your prayers are very much appreciated. :up:
Just a question, not sure why you came to mind first, I guess because I know you’re a resident. 🙂 I keep hearing shotguns (on and off all today and yesterday). It’s archery season, right? So strange!
In any case, I hope you’re feeling good today. :hkitty:
It’s archery season for deer, but according to the DNR website it’s also pheasant, quail, grouse, and turkey seasons.
Unfortunately for Daffy, it’s also duck season instead of wabbit season. :laff:
Scott
The ducks we have here are smart, they’ve already flown South. 🙂
The guns could explain why we haven’t seen any turkeys lately. I didn’t know they were in season, but they knew, I’m sure of it. 😉
The shotguns woke me early on Friday. There is a wide creek across the road from here where Canada Geese like to hang out.
Thanks Scott for supplying the answer to Rosey’s question. :tiphat:
Ah…we’ve got water behind us too. I haven’t seen geese in a good long while though.
So the waiting continues….to me that’s the hardest part! Praying for you and Sylvia….sometimes the care-giver has a hard time, too!!! :surrender: And God said…”be still”….HIS timing is perfect!!! :dance:
Thanks Joy. :hkitty:
My family has a hard time with anesthesia as well. We take a really long time to get it out of our system. Once, my grandma wouldn’t come out of it for days–they thought she was dying. We all gathered at her “death bed” and she opened her eyes and asked “what’s for dessert?” True story.
I hate those chemicals. I hope you clear them out soon and you can return to just being Chuck again. Miss ya, pally.
That’s a great story Lin. I join you in hoping that my system gets back to normal soon. It’s no fun to feel “messed up.” :surrender:
I think anesthesia is the scariest part of any operation. It really affects people in many unpleasant and unexpected ways. Hope things keep going in the right direction though.
Well, the purpose of anesthesia is to take you to death’s door without entering that door. I’m still feeling physical and mental effects. :stars:
I am seeing some progress, but it is slow. :surrender:
I think lingering mental effects are even worse than body ones (though those are no fun either). Hoping you’re up to par soon, and that a zero count on your PSA is given soon too.
I wasn’t prepared for the mental effects. I share those sentiments and thank you for them. 😎
You guys hang in there. We are thinking and praying for you! Keep us updated!
We’re doing okay Bill. Thanks for the prayers. :tiphat:
Howdy, Neighbor! It is good to hear from you. You have been in my thoughts and I am glad to hear you are on the mend!
Hi Neighbor. Good to hear from you too. 😎