u/AxisOfBeagles

Why?

Interested in thoughtful analysis. Coaching, personnel, structure ... what's your assessment of why the big downfall?

8 weeks to the day post surgery (radical prostatectomy) and just got my first post-surgery PSA results: undetectable. Add to the clear margins and it would appear I've got a few miles left yet on the odometer.

Now if I could just kick the diaper habit ...

Just a casual conversation question ... recently had a significant surgery: radical prostatectomy. Got a prescription for two main reasons; post surgery pain management, and sleep. Was prescribed (CC) Bloom JFG 23 and a couple oils (excellent sleep aids).

For me, the flower has been a fantastic pain management tool. Keeping temps fairly low (180 to 185) on the vape, and only a toke or two, gives a pleasant but mild high, completely relaxing the areas in discomfort. I was prescribed codeine for stronger pain management but never needed it once, just the flower and some paracetamol now and then.

I have decades of experience with cannabis (back in parts of the world where it's legal). so I went into this knowing what works for me - but was still pleasantly surprised at just how effective this has been for pain management.

So what works for you, with regard specifically to pain management?

As mentioned the other day, had the catheter out. More importantly, yesterday had a meet with the urologist to review the pathology report.

Confirmation of the cancer of course, but "all margins clear" and clean lymph nodes was great news. So now it's wait and see. Next PSA test will be in apx 6 weeks. Fingers crossed.

Surgeon seemed pleased. Not half as pleased as I was.

Question for those who’ve been down this path.

Headed into the clinic tomorrow to have this f*****g catheter removed. Good riddance.

District nurse suggested I take some pain meds beforehand as the removal can be uncomfortable. Fair enough.

Trying to decide what to take. Options are Paracetamol (Panadol) 500mg x 2, or codeine (codeine phosphate 30mg).

Since surgery have only needed Panadol once or twice daily. But wondering if this is the right time to bust out the codeine.

I know that forum advice is not medical advice. What I’m wondering is;
How uncomfortable was catheter removal for you?
Did you take any pain killers in advance of the procedure? What did you use, and did it work?

Cheers all

4 days post surgery (radical prostatectomy for prostate cancer) and am truly pleased at the pain management qualities of the Bloom JFG 23%. 

Using a modern vape pen at a relatively cool 177C gives a very pleasant sativa effect with excellent relaxation of the abdominal muscles - significantly alleviating pain. 

To use an old cliche…. “Just what the doctor ordered”. 

It's arrived - the day of the knife. Off to hospital in a couple hours for my radical prostatectomy. Here's to clean lymph nodes and a smooth recovery. Will check in with you all on the backside.

Greetings from Down Under. Been reading all your posts for several days now and wanted to applaud the courage and mutual support I see here. 

Was recently diagnosed with PC, scheduled for surgery in about 9 days. And then the long grind of recovery, catheter, diapers, and regaining a semblance of continence. 

Here’s hoping I have half the grace that so many of you have. My sincere best wishes for full recovery for everyone here.