"Prostate Cancer"

My Story

2016 I went to the doctors to have my prostate examined(psacheck) the Dr said my prostate was enlarged. I had no symptoms.

The Dr referred me to a specialist at Castle Hill Hospital.The results came back from Castle Hill with the worst result ever Cancer of the prostate.

2017 I was referred to a surgeon at Castle Hill urology.He explained the various options to go down, in my case he said it would be be better to have the prostate removed.15th April 2017 I had my operation.

After the op I did my Kegel exercises to help with my bladder weakness from the op. Unfortunately no matter how many times I would do these exercises it didn't help.

The surgeon said I was 1 in 100 which would cause bladder weakness after the op.

I was referred to a Dr, he did a few tests but in so many words he said I would not get dry. He explained the sling or Ams 800 artificial sphincter.

After a long time thinking of having another operation I decided I could not go on as I was so I opted for the AMS 800.

In May 2018 I had the Ams 800 fitted by the Dr. The DR advised to review in 6-8wks in hope to get activated.It felt like 8 years.

Finally the day came 5th july 2018 the Dr activated my AMS 800 Arificial Sphincter and I am now 100%dry.

I Just like to Thank all the Doctors and Staff who looked after me during my journey especially ward 10 and 15 at Castle Hill Hospital

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