| The Phone Call |
Normally I would not write about something like this but since I posted something about my tests on Friday I figure I need to follow through.
First let me say thank you for everyone that left me a message over the weekend. That really did help me get through the weekend. By Sunday I was just saying what will be will be. I pushed forward on making my cornhole boards and doing a little shopping for parts and something to eat. I made some real progress on the boards. Now if only work would cooperate I could get those game boards complete. I am pleased with how they have turned out so far.
The Phone Call
I called in this morning. They said they wanted me to come in and talk about results and also to take a prostrate exam. I guess they did not like the PSA test I took and the other blood test results. At this point I am set to go in next Monday afternoon for the office visit and the test. Hopefully all will be well. If not than I am kind of figuring what ever they see should be early on and I should be OK with what ever course of treatment they choose to follow and OK in the long run. For now at least it helps to know what we are talking about. I will feel even better after the doctor visit. Even if it is bad news, at least I will know what is going on. Not knowing I think is the worst.
Well that is my Monday so far. Time to get ready to tell the folks, this should be fun.
First let me say thank you for everyone that left me a message over the weekend. That really did help me get through the weekend. By Sunday I was just saying what will be will be. I pushed forward on making my cornhole boards and doing a little shopping for parts and something to eat. I made some real progress on the boards. Now if only work would cooperate I could get those game boards complete. I am pleased with how they have turned out so far.
The Phone Call
I called in this morning. They said they wanted me to come in and talk about results and also to take a prostrate exam. I guess they did not like the PSA test I took and the other blood test results. At this point I am set to go in next Monday afternoon for the office visit and the test. Hopefully all will be well. If not than I am kind of figuring what ever they see should be early on and I should be OK with what ever course of treatment they choose to follow and OK in the long run. For now at least it helps to know what we are talking about. I will feel even better after the doctor visit. Even if it is bad news, at least I will know what is going on. Not knowing I think is the worst.
Well that is my Monday so far. Time to get ready to tell the folks, this should be fun.
Posted by barman at 10:47 AM::
OK Barman, we are all here..you are going to be ok, just know it.
I know that all of blogland sends their best wishes for your health!
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Bryan we are all right here for you, you are in our thoughts and prayers.
You have a huge support system and we are sending good vibes out to the universe for you.
Take this BIG hug from me, and know you are loved for the honorable man you are.
not knowing is in deed nervewracking becausue the imagination takes over. hoping for the best possible news, barman.
I hope all goes well. I am facing the same situation: PSA not good. Unfortunately, I’ve yet to have the prostate exam scheduled. Something about my primary physician at VA still being on maternity leave.
Thanks, Bryan, for the joke you emailed me. It’s in today’s jokes post and at least one reader is still laughing after reading it.
Bryan, don't panic too much. Here is an excerpt I found:
It should be noted: Many men with prostate cancer do not have elevated PSAs and most men with slightly elevated levels of PSA do not have prostate cancer. If PSA levels come back in the highly elevated range, it can indicate prostate cancer, and further diagnosis is indicated.
Results of the PSA are not diagnostic of prostate cancer, and a high PSA number does not necessarily mean you have cancer. PSA test interpretation varies among health practitioners. The PSA test is best used to provide a "snapshot" of your prostate for your doctor to watch for trends that warrant further study.
I'm thinking and praying for you!
You are in my thoughts big guy.:)
tc
Ok first I am praying all will turn out ok. That whatever it is they caught early enough. And second well just know my thoughts are there with you and Im pulling for ya.
hang in there barman. my husband got a psa result that the doctor was not comfortable with and had him repeat the test. the next one came out fine, so maybe the same will be true for you.
i'm thinking good thoughts for you.
Sorry for that news. Too bad they made you wait all weekend for the results. Hang in there big guy.
S, thank you and I know everyone does. Hey I look at it that maybe this is a good thing that it is being detected. With luck it still means nothing or at least can be treated. We will see.
Thanks Little Wing. I know what I have (or might have) does not even begin to compare with what GAB is going through or poor sick Manny. But I appreciate everyones well wishes.
Thank you Lime. I feel at least for now. I found out something I am taking can lead to higher PSA readings. I can only hope this contributed to the reading.
Thank you Nick and best wishes to you. I know I have seen some people say they test again and do the real test so with luck all will be well with you. What would Alex do without you? Good luck on getting things sorted out. Oh that is right about the joke. I forgot to stop by. Work is CRAZY at the moment and then I got some more work in on my game boards I am building. Glad it did well.
Thank you Sign. I did some reading too and one of the things I found out is DHEA can cause elevated readings. I started out inadvertently taking this for a while as part of a high powered multi vitamin for Men. Then I ran out and got some directly. I am hoping that is part of the problem. We will see what Monday brings.
Thank you Top Cat. I appreciate that.
Thank you Gab and my thoughts are with you as well. I was hoping we would see something from you on your blog today. I hope they get things squared away.
Thanks Tony. I hated the wait but you know what, it made me start to do things a little different that probably was not a bad thing. A little care sometimes can be good. I hope that is all it is is a scare. We will see. Thanks again.
Ell, thanks for the encouragement. I somehow missed you. I am hoping that once I stop taking this one supplement it will make a difference. With luck I will be in pretty good shape.
B-Man...babydoll...I'm here.
Whatever the case may be...your a tuffy.You'll get right through it with flying colors.I pray it's nothing at all,hun...but if by some chance it's anything at all...just KNOW my heart AND my prayers are right there with you sweety!
Great BIG HUGGGS!!
Bryan
I hope everything will be fine. I Pray to God that all might be well.
Take good care of yourself.
Thank you Tammi, I promise to be around soon. Work is going insane right now and zapping almost all my time.
Mona I will be OK one way or another. I am actually feeling guilty here as this should be something that I will do OK with. I have a friend who is not doing so well and I am so worried about them. I hope they recover and it just feels wrong with even mentioning this little thing to people here. Once again thank you Mona, I appreciate it a lot.
Hope everything turns out well... keep us posted.
Damn, I've been so preoccupied with Manny and her kidney failure I missed this.
Take heart tho! My Dad and Bob's brother have both had prostate cancer. The real deal. Both were treated and back to a normal life. It is absolutely amazing what they can do now.
Hopefully this won't even be an issue but know that if it is, they do fix it. It's amazing how quickly they turn it around. Honest.
Barman,
I know everything will be alright, whatever the results are.
Sometimes we have to go through some tough things because they bring us to another place in our lives. It just SUCKS ASS when we have to go through them.
Anyhow, I do hope that you ate your apple today.
And bring a lucky cornhole bag with you to the doctor in your pocket for good luck. I, myself, carry around a little itty-bitty Buddha for happiness from time to time in my purse when I'm feeling extraordinarily down. It seems to help.
I'm thinking of you, Barman. Your strength and courage is truly inspiring. And I don't think you should feel badly about writing about what you are going through. This is YOUR blog! Isn't that what blogging is about? I'm GLAD that you shared your life with us.
I think you rock.
I truly do.
I hope things went well with the 'rents.
Much love.
Can I call you Big Guy too?
I like it.
How about Mr. Big Guy?
I like that better.
Mwah!
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