Several weeks ago in my video post ‘Results‘, I revealed to you my health status and what is next with regards to my care. I indicated in that video I would undergo the Radical Cystectomy surgery scheduled for January 5th, 2017.
Prior to leaving on our cruise December 11th, I already had a scheduled appointment with my Urologist Dr. P. to discuss the details of my upcoming surgery – more about that appointment later in this post.
After returning from my Thanksgiving trip to Texas and prior to leaving on our cruise, I started having pains in my abdominal region that I had not experienced before. I also was feeling more discomfort from the ureteral stent that currently is inserted from my right kidney to my bladder. I felt the pains I experienced to be tolerable and left for the cruise ready for some fun in the sun and sea. I currently take medications for several different reasons, but have not been taking pain medications for quite some time. Gary, the proactive person he is did bring my pain medication ‘just in case’ – thank you Gary!
The pain and discomfort increased to the point I began having problems walking, sitting, standing and laying. I had to start taking the pain pills, several of them a day and tried my best to enjoy the cruise. Upon the cruise returning to port, we made an overnight stop at Gary’s brother in Orlando and preceded to his younger brother’s home near Pensacola. All during this time the pain continued as did the pain medication.
Also upon our return, I had a voicemail waiting for me indicating my surgery date is moved to January 16th, 2017.
Yesterday, I had my scheduled appointment with my Urologist Dr. P. to discuss my upcoming surgery. The appointment instead was to deal with my current abdominal pains I have experienced the past couple of weeks. Dr. P. ordered blood work and a CT Scan which came back with good results and nothing new with regards to my cancer. It was determined that the abdominal pains could be related to a prostate infection.
From mayoclinic.org –
Prostatitis is swelling and inflammation of the prostate gland, a walnut-sized gland situated directly below the bladder in men. The prostate gland produces fluid (semen) that nourishes and transports sperm.
Prostatitis often causes painful or difficult urination. Other symptoms include pain in the groin, pelvic area or genitals and sometimes flu-like symptoms.
Prostatitis affects men of all ages but tends to be more common in men 50 or younger. The condition has a number of causes. Sometimes the cause isn’t identified. If prostatitis is caused by a bacterial infection, it can usually be treated with antibiotics.
Depending on the cause, prostatitis can come on gradually or suddenly. It might improve quickly, either on its own or with treatment. Some types of prostatitis last for months or keep recurring (chronic prostatitis).
I received an injection yesterday of antibiotics and 10 days of pills to treat this infection. I also received a higher dose of pain medication to help with the discomfort I am currently experiencing.
I have a follow-up appointment with my Urologist Dr. P. next Tuesday to discuss the details of my upcoming surgery.
Here’s to your healing. Grace and peace my friend.
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Thank you Tony, I appreciate you my friend. 🙂
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I wish you luck and improved health soon.
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Thank you very much – all will be better soon. Happy day to you! 🙂
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hope you feel better – and said a prayer for you just now… whew – stay encouraged and one day at a time…
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Thank you for the prayer – I appreciate that very much. Also thank you for stopping by to read and comment. 🙂
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Sending healing thoughts and prayers …
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Thank you Carol, I appreciate your thoughts and prayers – have a happy day! 🙂
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oh dear – if its not one thing it is another – eh? Keep your chin up buddy! ❤ Hugs from Mars.
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Yep, it is all good Jodi – life is good, thanks for the hugs! 🙂
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I am glad the pain is not related. Have a wonderful holiday season and prayers for peace as you are awaiting your surgery!
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I was also glad the pain was not related. I should be feeling better in about a week. Thanks for the prayers – always appreciated Antonia. 🙂
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All the best, Terry, I hope your’re able to enjoy Christmas and get some relief from the pain very soon. 🎄
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Thank you Chris, I will certainly enjoy Christmas no matter what I am going through. I appreciate you very much and hope your week is going well. 🙂
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Try to rest and take your MEDS!!! Santa’s coming…Sunshine Hugs.
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Rest and Meds – a good combination! Thanks Cheryl, I am waiting for Santa! 🙂
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Yes Terry Santa is definitely coming (I have three very anxious little ones waiting…) two who know better but will not spill the beans or else!!! Lol Sunshine Hugs.
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I will not spill the beans either – promise! 🙂
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Thank U Terry!!!
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I hope the antibiotics work, along with the pain meds, and you’re feeling as good as gold again in no time. Hugs to you.
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Thank you Paula, the pain meds are certainly working – thank goodness. I should be better in no time – thanks for stopping by! 🙂
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Aw. 😦 Well you’ll come through this too, and smiling yet! You’re a great example of what one can BE, even faced with a lot of trial. Thank you ! Merry Christmas sweetie!
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Thanks dear, I try to be upbeat – but I have my moments! I always appreciate you – Merry Christmas! 🙂
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Oh no, so sorry you were and are experiencing pain. That little gland, really …something so small to cause problems, it is just not fair. Hang in there my friend, and I hope the meds work nicely and relieve you of any pain and discomfort. Hugs 🙂 x
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Lynne, the pain medications are working – I really needed them. I should be doing much better in about a week. Happy Day! 🙂
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So sorry about the pain and infection! Take care dear xxx
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Thank you Lynn, all will be better soon. Happy Wednesday! 🙂
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🙂 xxx
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Hope the pain killers are starting to give you a little relief, take care ❤
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Yes, the pain killers are working – as much as I hate to take them – I really need them. Thanks Brooke, hope you are well today! 🙂
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Thinking of you, take care ❤
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Hope the new meds quick in and help to make the holiday season pleasant and pain-free for you.
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Thank you Peggy, me too! But no matter, the holiday season will be pleasant – I am looking forward to them. Thanks for the comment, you know I always appreciate them. 🙂
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Wishing you and Gary a happy, peaceful and pain-free Christmas Terry. My best wishes and lots of sunshiney Kiwi hugs for 2017.
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Thank you Su, pain-free is all I want for Christmas! LOL, I appreciate you and certainly the sunshiney Kiwi hugs! 🙂
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Bigger than a walnut-sized headache for you, Terry. Heal well and rest up. Merry Christmas to you. 🎄
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Yes, it certainly is Van – but I am sure I will be better within a week. Merry Christmas to you as well.
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I am so glad the pain wasn’t a sign of something more serious. Still, I hope you feel better!
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Me too Sarah, I was concerned that it was – thanks for stopping by, I am sure I will be much better in a week. 🙂
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Take rest. Hope you’ll feel better after the medication… 🙂
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Thank you Maniparna, I know I will be better soon. 🙂
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🙂 That’s the spirit!
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Hope you feel better soon. 🙏
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Thank you very much, I should be much better in about a week. 🙂
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I am so sorry that you have yet another health problem. You must want to take some scissors to your nether regions. If it helps your mood, Teddy has just recovered from having ringworm up his butt…
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Well, scissors may be a little extreme – but trust me, I need some very strong pain pills. Honestly I hate the way I am feeling right now, but I know it will pass. Hope you are better today – I appreciate you! 🙂
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I hope it won’t take long for the antibiotics to reduce the inflammation. Thank goodness, Gary packed the pain pills. 😘
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I was so glad to read this new pain issue was not related to your cancer, whew! I hope your antibiotics kick that to the curb! xo
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Kathryn, I was also glad it is not related to the cancer. I should be better next week. Thanks for stopping by! 🙂
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Here’s hoping you feel much better soon.
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Thank you very much, I hope to feel better soon also – one day at a time – thanks dear for your support. 🙂
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I am SO sorry you have been experiencing more pain. And when you were supposed to be having a lovely relaxed time on the cruise ship (thank goodness Gary tucked the painkillers in just in case) …. I do hope that the anti-B’s do their best in short order and that you are not feeling too grotty with them (I know antibiotics can be devilishly undermining) and I wish you well of course for Christmas and beyond. I have also noted your new surgery day in my diary so that I can send particularly fervent and warm wishes at that time. Mostly, I send you love. But you know that …
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Osyth, you are a sweetheart and I always look forward to your comments – they brighten my day, even when I am experiencing much pain. I hope to be feeling much better next week once the antibiotics have kicked in. Hope your trip is beautiful and wonderful and your upcoming Christmas is filled with much joy and happiness.
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Thank you, dear Terry – so far I have one daughter with me, The Bean and my youngest are with my mother which means The Bean will be expanding her waistline and I will have to diet her when we get back to France (!) and my other two daughters arrive with me tomorrow …. we are renting a little thatched cottage about 5 miles from my mother and it only sleeps 5 so there will be some comical moving around as the daughters decide who is staying with Granny on particular nights but for me I just feel very blessed to be in one piece and looking forward to what I hope will be a peaceful festive day. I do hope the antibiotics work quickly and take away your pain because frankly I don’t like to think of you suffering any more than you are already. Hugs to you all
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I am very excited about you spending the time with your daughters and mom. And I understand about The Beans waistline – Roxy’s expanded while we were away – she is going on a diet like the rest of us once Christmas is over. The pain continues for awhile longer as the antibiotics do their job – I will be back good as new in no-time! 🙂
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I am behind in your post too!!! However I think of you often as I do with Terry…. Glad to hear your in the arms of your girls and you all in the arms of your mum….Happy Holidays my friend….xxxxkat
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And the happiest of holidays to you too dear friend xx
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Sorry to hear that your trip was somewhat dimmed by this setback but I’m very happy that’s it’s just a minor infection. Here’s to a rapid recovery. 💛
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Thank you Amanda, we enjoyed the trip and made the best of it. I should be feeling better in the coming week. Happy day to you! 🙂
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I’m so glad. Have a great Christmas. 🎄
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Thanks for the update. Im so sorry you are experiencing more pain and I’m glad they figured it out right away. Hopefully the antibiotics will kick in quick. Big hugs to you and Gary! 🤗
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Thank you Alexis for your kind words of support, I hope to be feeling much better next week. Gary and I appreciate the big hugs – I just sent one back to you! Happy Day! 🙂
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I just received your ((hug)) Thank You! Happy Holiday weekend to you my friend. 🙂
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Whew! Infection and not related to the cancer. That’s a relief, eh? Toasting to you with my hot chocolate for a quick recovery.
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Yes, it certainly is a relief, though I would not wish what I am feeling on anyone. Thanks Joyce, I hope to be feeling much better next week – that hot chocolate sounds pretty good right now! 🙂
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Glad you managed to enjoy your vacation through it all. Merry Christmas.
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Thank you, the vacation certainly had many wonderful times and memories! Merry Christmas to you as well. 🙂
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I wish you a speedy recovery and much good health in the future.
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Thank you, I appreciate your comment – I hope you have a wonderful day! 🙂
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As you can see I am reading back words on your post….hope the pain is gone and the infection well on its way out of your body….really like that your healthcare team is on top of things….that’s a good feeling…I marked my calendar for the 16th, I will be thinking of you all day for sure…I just wanted you to know that your in my prayers daily and moon beam worshiping often……xxxxkat
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No problem in which order to read – I always appreciate you catching-up! My pain is still with me, but it is getting better. I finally had a decent nights sleep last night – first one in over 2 weeks. Thanks kat for your thoughts, prayers and support. 🙂
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lets hope that’s a sign the infection is being dealt with….bummer about the pain…but really happy its better…..kat
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Hope the antibiotics helped you out of this, Terry and that you’re painfree again. How good of Gary to take the pills with him just in case!! He’s a real lifesaver!
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Thanks Sarah, although I continue to experience some pain, I am becoming better with each day. Thank you! 🙂
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