A big thanks to this great support group.
Even though we mostly lurked, your thoughts and experiences
have helped us a great deal.

Doug had laparoscopic RP on Oct 9.
(gleason 4+3, PSA 3.5 age 48)
They spared one 1/2 nerve, removed prostate and both lymph
nodes.

We had to travel to Regina Saskatchewan, from Calgary Alberta to have a
surgeon named Dr. Tse perform the LRP.
He has done over 250 procedures and this has become the most used method of
RP in Regina. (too bad the rest of Canada is so far behind)

Surgery went well. Doug was up walking the evening of the surgery.
Back in the hotel by 1 pm the next day.
Walking in the parking lot and the room.  Rested lots.
We drove home two days later. (stayed longer just in case)

Cathedar and staples out in 6 days post op.
17 days post op, two pads a day.
Dry during the night for that last few weeks.
Some 'electricity ' happening below. (Some 'expansiion' as Dr. Tse would
call it)

Dr. Tse called yesterday to say that the lab results confirm that
the cancer was encapsulated in the prostate and no sign of cancer elsewhere.
He feels confident that they got all the cancer.
He asked about Doug's continence and based on his progress the doc says
Doug could very well be continent in a month.

Just a small scar below Doug's belly button is the only sign of the surgery.
The other lap holes are almost invisible.
Doug can wear a bikini now. (and that's great for me because he has never
worn one before!!)

We are very pleased with the naturopath who suggested a diet based on blood
type as well as other supplements to build his immune system and help us get
an edge on the cancer.
Originally the Calgary surgeon told us he wanted the surgery to be within 8
weeks by RRP. His stats on nerve sparing and continence were not acceptable
to us and this forced us to keeep looking at more modern, more humane
options.  And we found it.

We waited almost 17 weeks to have the LRP and are so glad we did.  It's been
less than 3 weeks and Doug has been building gates, shelving etc. and starts
back at work - at a sit down job tomorrow.

Everything is good!! Very Good!!
Thank You, all
Doug and P.