@New577 posted:Well this is a subject near and dear for me.
i have had a high/bouncing PSA since 2012. Three months before my surgery it peaked at over 10 with a negative biopsy.
my surgeon has repeatedly warned me not to have radiation should I ever get PCa. While it easy to talk on this side of the fence, I have a different perspective. Not only do I not want any surgery ever again, I will do almost anything to keep my pouch. I hated the loop and my life at the time and I never want to go back to an appliance.
i am in the camp of the least risk option. I already suffered complications from the first surgery that I have well documented here, and I just don’t have in me to get cut open again.
i am just one man’s opinion here, but I thought I would share.
I totally agree with you on having any surgery. Elective anyways.
My psa was just checked. It's fine.
But as for being cut open again. No thank you.
Most miserable period in my life.
Fortunately I am well past it. All is good.
John.
I hope everything works out for you.
Life is hard enough without adding more health issues.
Good luck John.
Our thoughts are with you.
Richard.