Wednesday, May 9, 2007

Remove that piping!

Today is the day. I am so looking forward to getting the darn catheter removed at 4:00 pm this afternoon. I am not sure why I am having such a big problem with this device during the past couple of days. But I am experiencing an annoying pain at the entry point. This may seem gross but it is real. Once the piping is removed, I will move to diapers and incontinence pads. Do you know I never heard the word "incontinence" before my little adventure! It is almost like when "A" was pregnant; it seemed like every lady in the mall was pregnant. Now I am wondering who is wearing this designer clothing!

I can see how constant pain can wear a person down. The pain is always there and I can't run away from it. It is a slow and continuous. I will be looking forward to walking with Max around Lake Banook later this week. We will start with one walk that is about 3.5 km and work towards a goal of 2 walks around the beautiful lake. This should cheer me up later in the week.

Today I will also have coffee with JC. He is a great inspiration to me. He has been dealing with his monster for a year and he continues to be upbeat and positive, always looking for a new solution to his situation.

For those who are interested in or have experience with prostate concerns, I would recommend viewing a site by a senior editor from MSNBC; his link http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/12874131/. When "A" was reading his journey, she thought the two of us were related. I would recommend passing this link to guys who are faced with a decision to solve a prostate problem.

Tomorrow, the race begins. Who can be potty trained faster ... Gido or Demetrius or Boh? I know I will beat the girl.

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