Surgery Tommorow

[newbe]

Well its been a little while since I ve been here but here is the update
blood test all came back normal finished a two weeks of Doxycycline antibiotics...and had a second US yesterday was at the urologist today and the darn thing is still there all 6 millimeters of it...I believe I aged about ten years in the past two weeks...So after talking with the doctor he said this- if we take it out and it is not cancer you are very lucky -second if we take it out and it is cancer you are still lucky because was very small and chances of spreading are small as well...I really dont know how lucky i feel knowing tomorrow ill be one nut shy of a pair...but at least i will have a peace of mind knowing that if it was cancer I am doing the right thing and not letting it go any further....any words of advice on how to cope for someone who will soon be without one

[Scott]

...any words of advice on how to cope for someone who will soon be without one

Two words of advice: "live strong." Seize the day, every day.

[Already Bald]

Good luck tomorrow, you will do fine.
Try not to worry about being short a nut- you won't even notice it.
Hope you come out cancer free- let us know.
Joe

[dadmo]

Losing one of the boy's won't change who you are. Good luck with the path report and keep us posted.

[Fed]

Hey dude,
As far as the surgery is concerned, you'll be sore for several days, but each day is better than the last. Don't do any heavy lifting and get some rest. You should be fine to go back to work within a few days to a week. After a while, you won't even remember one of them is gone. Biologically speaking, your other guy will take over duties for the one that's coming out. Best of luck tomorrow, and remember we are here for you.

[Michael112]

Rest for about a week, dont get out of bed much, your apetite should be up aswell, eat heaps, protein and vegetables to be particular.

[Marco1975]

don't look "down" for a week or two...

[Scott]

...dont get out of bed much...

I'd suggest the opposite. Don't knock yourself out, but do get up and walk frequently.

[Karen]

Bags of frozen peas work well for icepacks. If you laugh, cough or sneeze use your palm to apply pressue against the incision so it won't hurt. Take something to keep stools soft so you won't strain when having a BM. My husband was most comfortable standing and walking. For getting out of chairs use arm rests for support...for getting out of bed roll on your side and use your arms to lift you up. Keep moving to present scar adhesions, NO HEAVY lifting or you'll be back in for a hernia repair. The fact that your markers are clean and the size hasn't changed suggests seminoma. You will be fine...let us know how everyhing goes!!

[Savin16]

Best of luck with your surgery and your recovery. You'll be fine.

[newbe]

I just got home had my surgery about noon today and its about four thirty i feel fine i am just a little grogy (sp?) anyways thanks to all of you for your support i dont think i could have faced doing this without you all and this website my urologist told me he will have the report in about a week to find out what it was and what stage it is I am keeping my fingers crossed

[Scott]

Glad to hear you're doing well. We'll look forward to hearing what the pathology report shows.

[Already Bald]

my urologist told me he will have the report in about a week to find out what it was and what stage it is

Try not to stress aout over the next week or so- just remember that your doc said you will be fine no matter what the path is.

[Fed]

Great to hear you are on the mend. Take it easy for the next couple of days. You'll be feeling better in no time. Looking forward to hearing good news on the path,

[Karen]

newbe,
Glad the surgery's done with! You caught it early and you will be just fine! It's always a good idea to get copies of your labs and path report too. You've just gone a long way towards a cure...congrats!