What's Next

Well it's almost been two weeks since my surgery and the only bad news is....my doctor cleared me to return to work tomorrow :-( But the good news is, he was happy with how the incision looked and said everything turned out well. So on to the next step. In my previous update I talked about possibly having this RPLND surgery to remove some inflamed lymph nodes in my abdomen region. After a lot of research I believe I have decided that the surgery is the best option, however, now the question is, where do I have the surgery. My urologist here suggested that this type of surgery is not very difficult for such an evasive type of surgery and he recommended a local oncologist urologist who has done many of these operations before. I was able to talk to him as well and got his insight on this surgery and his experience with this type of surgery. The only piece of information that I am waiting on now is a recommendation from Dr. Einhorn on what he thinks is my best option. Do I have the surgery here in Florida? Or, do I travel to New York or Indiana to have the surgery? So, it's a hurry up and wait scenario now, hopefully by weeks end I will have a decision made on where and when I will be having this surgery. Once I have had the surgery it will take anywhere from 3 to 5 days to recover in the hospital, then about 2-3 weeks recovery at home before I can return to work. Total time from surgery date to 100% recovery is anywhere from 3 to 6 months, all depending on me and how my body recovers. Once I have made my final decision I will update this blog, until then, Jenn and I thank everyone for your support and prayers.