Update on Gary, Architect

I heard from Gary last night. He is doing good. In fact he wanted me to let you all know, so here is the email that I got. Lets keep the prayers going.

Jeff,

I am doing well. The surgery started at 1:10pm and I was taken to recovery at 7pm. I'm in STU (surgical transition unit) now, but will be transferred to a regular room in a few hours. It is 3:40am here. Hard to sleep.

The surgeon told my wife that I lost very little blood, and he was able to spare both nerve bundles. He also stated he felt the cancer was contained in my prostate! His last comment (as she relied it to me) was the surgery was a complete success. My pathology in 14 days will confirm or deny his feelings.

My first PSA test will be in six weeks. As long as God is continuing to answer prayers my score will be "undetectable" indicating the cancer has not yet spread.

The tough part begins after they remove my catheter in 10-14 days. Rehabilitation from Prostate Cancer is much worse than the surgery.

However.....I am completely ready to continue the battle! The prayers and concerns from friends, family and fellow Dawgs has given me the strength to do this.

Please post this on the forum as it will most likely be a few days before I can post.

My STUmate's equipment just stopped squawking obnoxiously so I going to try to get back to sleep. Looking forward to something to drink later because it has been 60 hours since I was allowed to drink anything.

Brother, Thanks for the prayers and concern. It has meant more than you will ever know to Brittney and I.

Sincerely,
Gary

Sent from my iPhone

I'm glad to hear you are doing well Arch. Prayers for a speedy recovery!

Huzzah Arch! Hope everything continues well and speedily!

That's wonderful news Gary --- prayers and best wishes for continued improvement!!! <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/wink.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/thumbup.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/thumbup.gif" alt="" />

May God bless you with a speedy recovery.

I hope you continue to heal and that your doctor's feeling is right <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/thumbup.gif" alt="" /> Just hang in there <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/smile.gif" alt="" />

Thanks for the update. Sounds like good news and I'll keep you in my prayers.

Hang in there Arch

Your threads really provide a LOT of info
MM

FANTASTIC! I was wracking my brain last night trying to figure out who to contact that might know how you are doing. KEEP THINKING POSITIVELY and you'll be back home in no time! Please keep us updated. I'm gonna send Horn Dog a PM to see how His brother did.

Again Gary, GREAT NEWS!

Outstanding news! Hope you heal quickly.

Great news. Continuing prayers for you and your family for a speedy recovery!

Prayers sent for a complete and speedy recovery.

Gary,

I couldn't be more pleased if it was ME!! <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif" alt="" />

Oh, wait.... ahh,the recovery after. I know it well. <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/blush.gif" alt="" />

Some tears but all for joy when you get you clean bill of health!! <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/cool.gif" alt="" />

So wonderful BOTH nerve bundles were left intact. Not mine sad to say. <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/rolleyes.gif" alt="" />

Wonderful news Gary, prayers are working overtime and paying off in droves! <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/bowdown.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/thumbup.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/bowdown.gif" alt="" />

Peace,

David.

Thanks for the update and please share with Gary that we do not go a day around here without thinking and praying for him.

Please delivery our concern for his quick recovery and let us know if there is anything we can do

Dan

Prayers continue to go up for you Gary!

That is great news, still praying from Texas.

+1
Please relay my best wishes for a speedy recovery.
My family and I will keep Gary and his family in our thoughts
and prayers.

Thats good news. Sending Gary all the good vibes for a speedy recovery I can muster. JD

Great news

Awesome news! Please let Gary know that I will continue to keep him in my prayers.

Stay strong - Stay positive.

Most excellent news!!
My family and I will continue to hold Gary and his family in our prayers and hope for a speedy and complete recovery.

Can't wait to see you around the Yard regularly Gary!!!
Your informative and detailed posts are missed!!!

Cant say it any better, hope you recover soon and you join us back in the Yard !!!

Prayers sent for a speedy recovery!! Keep up the fight and kick it's butt!!

Keep fighting

Congrats Arch!!!
You are in our thoughts and prayers.

Way to go Arch, keep up the good fight brother! We're pulling for you from Texas!

This is great news. I pray that the rehab goes well.

I know this is a thread about Gary, but hopefully he and Sumo won't mind.

I heard from Vic that his brother is doing ok and that his surgery wasn't as critical as Gary's was.

Let's continue to keep both these folks, and anyone else that might be in need in our prayers along with their families.

Prayers and best wishes for a speedy and complete recovery.

Outstanding news, best of luck with the recovery <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/crossfingers.gif" alt="" />

Thanks for the update Jeff,great news too,
Smoke & prayers continue from the PNW.

Great news indeed. Glad to hear it.

Great news! I hope you recover quickly! Thoughts sent! <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/thumbup.gif" alt="" />

That is great news, best wishes and prayers sent! <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif" alt="" />