One of our own going under the knife soon

[Mark Padgett]

Originally Posted by Amesman

Mark,

Here's to some relaxing downtime, a good surgery and uneventful recovery.
(And a hot-mom surgeon! )

Actually, I've had a consult with the surgeon. He's neither hot nor a mom.

However, from everything I've found out about him, he's extremely competent and successful. I have a cousin who's "in the business" and I've been consulting with him about this. It's a big advantage to have a relative you can rely on in cases like this.

[JRutledge]

Get well Mark. I hope everything works out. You are in my prayers and thoughts.

Peace

[BillyMac]

Originally Posted by Amesman

And a hot-mom surgeon!

Hey Mark Padgett: I've got six words for you: Hot. Single. Female. Nurse. Sponge bath.

[BillyMac]

Originally Posted by Mark Padgett

He's extremely competent and successful.

As long as he's not one of those "rocket surgeons" we occasionally discuss on the Forum.

[BktBallRef]

Went back for my two week post surgery followup visit today. Surgeon shared the pathology report with me. The polyp was golf ball sized and had "high grade dysplasia."

That means it was pre-cancerous.

So again, if you've hit 50 and haven't had a colonoscopy, then go do it. It could save your life. It probably saved mine.

[JugglingReferee]

Originally Posted by BktBallRef

Went back for my two week post surgery followup visit today. Surgeon shared the pathology report with me. The polyp was golf ball sized and had "high grade dysplasia."

That means it was pre-cancerous.

So again, if you've hit 50 and haven't had a colonoscopy, then go do it. It could save your life. It probably saved mine.

I'm happy to hear it was caught early!

[Bad Zebra]

Originally Posted by BktBallRef

So again, if you've hit 50 and haven't had a colonoscopy, then go do it. It could save your life. It probably saved mine.

While we're on the subject... age 50 is a also good time to start having a PSA test each year to alert you to the occurence prostate cancer. Here are three facts about prostate cancer:

1. This is the second commonest cancer that affect men after lung cancer
2. Prostate cancer is more aggressive in a black person than a white person
3. The risk of developing prostate cancer increases after the age of 50 years.

A painless blood test each year is really all you need!


BTW...Best of luck Mark. We're all pulling for you!

[BillyMac]

Originally Posted by Bad Zebra

Age 50 is a also good time to start having a PSA test each year to alert you to the occurrence prostate cancer.

There is some debate about the PSA test. Too many false positives? Nothing beats the good old digital exam. I don't mind it when the doctor takes off his rings before the exam, but when he takes off his wrist watch, that makes me a little apprehensive.

[Mark Padgett]

Originally Posted by Bad Zebra

BTW...Best of luck Mark. We're all pulling for you!

Thanks Bad Zebra and everyone else. My surgery is now scheduled for May 24th. I have an angiogram scheduled for May 8th. For the surgery, I'll probably be in the hospital 3 or 4 days, the first two in intensive care. My three kids and their spouses will be coming over to the house after the surgery to help out.

Anyone know when summer leagues start?

[Camron Rust]

Originally Posted by BillyMac

There is some debate about the PSA test. Too many false positives? Nothing beats the good old digital exam.

I think the the analog version is more accurate.

[Bad Zebra]

Originally Posted by BillyMac

There is some debate about the PSA test. Too many false positives? Nothing beats the good old digital exam. I don't mind it when the doctor takes off his rings before the exam, but when he takes off his wrist watch, that makes me a little apprehensive.

I hate it when he has his hands on my shoulders during the digital...

Seriously...debates aside. The PSA is still the best baseline measure. Any positives are always followed up with another test to confirm. Trust me...i speak from experience...it saves lives.

[BktBallRef]

Originally Posted by Bad Zebra

While we're on the subject... age 50 is a also good time to start having a PSA test each year to alert you to the occurence prostate cancer. Here are three facts about prostate cancer:

1. This is the second commonest cancer that affect men after lung cancer
2. Prostate cancer is more aggressive in a black person than a white person
3. The risk of developing prostate cancer increases after the age of 50 years.

A painless blood test each year is really all you need!

Good point. I think my PSA was .7 but BillyMac is correct. Nothing beats the old digital check. I'm fortunate my primary physician is about 5'6" tall, a little fella with little fingers.

[refiator]

Thinking of you, Mark. I look forward to reading your posts soon.