Having to give up cycling.........

[The Central Scrutinizer]

Half of men over 70 have prostate cancer - often without symptoms and without it shortening their lives. Get it in your 50s, though, and it's much more aggressive, so thumbs up for spotting it early TCS.
I've had my one prostate check, but one of the problems with regular checking is that the tests give a lot of false positives and many men would have unnecessary and dangerous surgery.

The psa(blood)test is a good indicator but is not fail proof.

The best check is still the tried and tested method with the doctor and his finger

 

[migrantwing]

Going swimming tomorrow, as a matter of fact. I hadn't really been swimming since secondary school (20 years ago) when I started swimming again about 12 months ago. I started off swimming for around half a mile, which is about 15 lengths of the pool I use. Then I built it up to a mile. Now, I usually do around 40 lengths, 50 on a good day. I feel great. Just goes to show the benefits of swimming, a friend of mine lost 2 stone in weight after about 4 months, going 2 or 3 times a week. I'm sure swimming will be highly beneficial to you.

Best of luck!

 

[The Central Scrutinizer]

Just an update to say I had my prostatectomy yesterday and within a day I am back home.

In some discomfort but that is to be expected.

Hopefully won't be to long until I'm back on my bike but probably be looking for a new saddle

 

[BrumJim]

Get well soon.
Problem with trying swimming and running whilst you are waiting to get on your bike is that you might start wanting to do triathlons!

 

[accountantpete]

Just came across this thread - hope everything is going well TCS.

 

[The Jogger]

Take it easy and try and enjoy the recuperation, as you said earlier, playing the victim can reap rewards. Good luck and plan some tours.

 

[The Central Scrutinizer]

Thanks jim,Pete and jogger

I think dog walking will be the way forward until I get back on my bike?

 

[bongofury66]

Just had my 3rd MI.8 weeks ago...and just back on the bike. You will be back soon. The torture never stops!
Take care

 

[The Central Scrutinizer]

Cheers bongo

Hope everything goes well for you to

The torture never stops,very good

 

[Paul Walters]

TCS, an ex-colleague of mine who retired a few years ago had the same condition, and operation, and is up an riding his road bike and MTB again. In fact, I think he was back on the road on only a few months..... he has cut-out saddle now, possibly the type with two blades rather than a hole in the middle, so I am sure you'll be fine once the initial rest period is over. I can't suggest any alternative exercises, but good luck with it all.

 

[The Central Scrutinizer]

Thanks paul

I will be back on my bike as soon as i can.

 

[Albert]

After my prostate reduction operation I was off the bike for 8 weeks. Frustrating, but the time passes.
PS Take the warning about Triathlons seriously. Imagine! 33% cyclist, 33% athlete, 33% fish, with the risk of becoming an Ironman.

 

[The Central Scrutinizer]

I don't think i will be doing a triathlon any time soon.