Today is Thursday November 3rd. I just arrived home from my surgery, which
was performed on Tuesday November 1. I must say that it was not as
terrible as I had been told by some, especially after resigning myself to
the surgery, reading as much as possible about it, working out
physically,and with a positive psychological attitude in order to get
through the procedure, it was not as bad as I thought it would be. I also
had faith in my doctors at Sloan Kettering, and after speaking to many who
have had Surgery , I now feel it was the right choice for me.

The doctor mentioned that all tests including microscopic  exams of nodes,
and removed prostate,plus all  blood tests showed no cancer outside of the
prostate, and that all nerve bundles were kept intact. I was given a
course in using the Foley Catheter, Vicodin, in case of pain (which I have
taken sparingly) and some stool softeners. I can eat and drink whatever I
desire, obviously in moderation at this time, and will return on Monday
the 14th to remove the Catheter, and obtain my post-surgery blood PSA
reports.There is severeswelling around the  Testes and penile area, but I
am told this is normal at this time.I am doing  quite a bit of walking,
and then  resting. My two cats, qand  my Julie have been very
supportive.More to come as I recuperate at home.