This is a question everybody asks themselves when they get sick. I have allergies. I didn’t when I was a kid. Today, if I go outside to mow the grass or trim the bushes, I break out in hives and itch all over. I end up taking a Benadryl and…
Month: October 2022
Tribute to a Family Friend
So here I am in Ocala awaiting the funeral ceremony of a family friend. I met his sister and mom for the first time today. Very sad day. I met Todd a long time ago when we were just teenagers. I was dating my wife to be. He was dating…
Getting Back on Track
So, what now? My surgery is done. I’m on the road to recovery. Now what do I do? Physically I still need to recover. This coming Thursday will be my two-week mark from surgery. I’m still sore where they cut out my prostate. I try to stay active and walk…
The Maryland Trip
While my children were growing up file sharing on the internet was at its peak. I spent many nights downloading music, movies and other media for my kids. The indie/alternative rock scene was the best it’s ever been, and my kids and I fell in love with several different bands…
RALP vs Radiation
When I was at the Urologists office and was first told I have Prostate Cancer, he said your choices are Surgery or Radiation. It was a very sobering discussion. My doctor understood the gravity of the conversation. For someone who never seemed to stop when I came to his office…
Pathology Results (Hurdle#2)
Today is a good day. I’m trying to prepare myself of the news about my pathology. As well I’m anxious to rid myself of the catheter. I think I hit about 1 hour of sleep last night. It was not a good night. My post surgery appointment was at 12:30pm.…
Hurdles, The 1 Year Plan and Goals
Since being diagnosed with cancer I’ve been trying to figure out how to address my life. Initially my thinking was; “I should do something NOW!” I’ll just declare retirement and sit at home and plan trips and ways to spend my money and time with loved ones enjoying life. I…
1 Week Post-Surgery Update
It’s 5:30 in the morning. I’ve already been up for at least an hour. Sleep comes in spurts. Thankfully I haven’t needed to take anything to deal with my insomnia. Even though my sleep is sporadic I’ve been able to relax and sleep in chunks throughout the day. I’m scheduled…
The Keys Trip
August 8th I had my biopsy. I never reviewed my MRI but when I reviewed it later it clearly had identified possible cancer in my prostate. On August 23rd that Tuesday I had my biopsy results read to me and my life with Prostate cancer was set in motion. Prior…
Post-Surgery Update
It’s Sunday afternoon now… things have slowed down here. My parents just left and it’s me and Sunday football. Time to reflect on the whirlwind week I’ve had and where I am. Surgery from all indications went well. Thursday morning I’m sending out thank you texts to all who are…