Hi BDASers:

First the good news...  there is nothing wrong with my plumbing.  My prostate is cancer free and everything is in working order.  

Now the bad news - I know this because yesterday I had the joy of having a probe shoved where you would least want it... Yes there.  While I was thrilled that nothing was wrong and while the pictures were absolutely fascinating - it was something I never want to go through again...  

Due to lingering soreness - I'm off the bike for a day or two more and then I've got to figure it all out.  The problems must be caused by the time I'm spending on the bike... So, I'm gonna have to continue to tweak my approach to avoid the reoccurring prostatitis.  I've already bought a new seat and I'm taking ibuprophin..., I'm going in to have a fitting... but there has got to be something else for me to try.  Any ideas?

Finally - my doctor said "if the problems don't go away, you might have to give up the biking..." Really not thrilled by this statement... but if I have to give it up (and I have zero intentions or desire to do so = I LOVE my bike),

I PROMISE TO COMPLETE MY IRONMAN first.  Then I will quit.

Good morning all,

Well, in honor of Alex and David I did yoga/p90x stretch this am. Bike is mounted on the car and bags are packed. Before my races I have my kids mark my chest with a sharpy. It is for words of encouragement. They get a kick out of it and so do I. My wife also gets in the spirit. It looks pretty crazy. I also plan to write BDAS on my hand. If I am having a tough time I am going to look at that and know what you guys have gone through this year and I know that will help me to press on. Therefore you guys will be with me on this race.

Bye for now.

Good morning all,

Well, in honor of Alex and David I did yoga/p90x stretch this am. Bike is mounted on the car and bags are packed. Before my races I have my kids mark my chest with a sharpy. It is for words of encouragement. They get a kick out of it and so do I. My wife also gets in the spirit. It looks pretty crazy. I also plan to write BDAS on my hand. If I am having a tough time I am going to look at that and know what you guys have gone through this year and I know that will help me to press on. Therefore you guys will be with me on this race.

Bye for now.

Hi BDASers:

First the good news...  there is nothing wrong with my plumbing.  My prostate is cancer free and everything is in working order.  

Now the bad news - I know this because yesterday I had the joy of having a probe shoved where you would least want it... Yes there.  While I was thrilled that nothing was wrong and while the pictures were absolutely fascinating - it was something I never want to go through again...  

Due to lingering soreness - I'm off the bike for a day or two more and then I've got to figure it all out.  The problems must be caused by the time I'm spending on the bike... So, I'm gonna have to continue to tweak my approach to avoid the reoccurring prostatitis.  I've already bought a new seat and I'm taking ibuprophin..., I'm going in to have a fitting... but there has got to be something else for me to try.  Any ideas?

Finally - my doctor said "if the problems don't go away, you might have to give up the biking..." Really not thrilled by this statement... but if I have to give it up (and I have zero intentions or desire to do so = I LOVE my bike),

I PROMISE TO COMPLETE MY IRONMAN first.  Then I will quit.

  I've already bought a new seat and I'm taking ibuprophin..., I'm going in to have a fitting... but there has got to be something else for me to try.  Any ideas?

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I PROMISE TO COMPLETE MY IRONMAN first.  Then I will quit.

I agree that cancer free is a great report.  As for the ibuprophin , my ortho suggested Alieve since it has a much longer half life.  2 in the AM and 2 in the PM.  Ibuprophin has only roughly a 2 hour half life and taking enough to maintain would be taking them like skittles which isn't good for the body.  Aleive has the same anti inflamitory effects plus is easy on the body.  Don't treat this as gospel just repeating what my doctor told me.  YMMV

Don't anyone give me any flak about my spelling  The wife isn't here for me to shout out my famous "honey how do you spell ___ ) "  

Good morning all,

Well, in honor of Alex and David I did yoga/p90x stretch this am. Bike is mounted on the car and bags are packed. Before my races I have my kids mark my chest with a sharpy. It is for words of encouragement. They get a kick out of it and so do I. My wife also gets in the spirit. It looks pretty crazy. I also plan to write BDAS on my hand. If I am having a tough time I am going to look at that and know what you guys have gone through this year and I know that will help me to press on. Therefore you guys will be with me on this race.

Bye for now.

Hi BDASers:

First the good news...  there is nothing wrong with my plumbing.  My prostate is cancer free and everything is in working order.  

Now the bad news - I know this because yesterday I had the joy of having a probe shoved where you would least want it... Yes there.  While I was thrilled that nothing was wrong and while the pictures were absolutely fascinating - it was something I never want to go through again...  

Due to lingering soreness - I'm off the bike for a day or two more and then I've got to figure it all out.  The problems must be caused by the time I'm spending on the bike... So, I'm gonna have to continue to tweak my approach to avoid the reoccurring prostatitis.  I've already bought a new seat and I'm taking ibuprophin..., I'm going in to have a fitting... but there has got to be something else for me to try.  Any ideas?

Finally - my doctor said "if the problems don't go away, you might have to give up the biking..." Really not thrilled by this statement... but if I have to give it up (and I have zero intentions or desire to do so = I LOVE my bike),

I PROMISE TO COMPLETE MY IRONMAN first.  Then I will quit.

Did my first master's swim on Wednesday; pretty cool and they guys invited me to run, bike, run with them on Sat morning at 0630. 

This is mental midget time...I wanna go but one I am exhausted!  To meet them at 0630 I need to leave my house by 0545...ON A SATURDAY! and the other thing is they run like 8 min miles!  Probably because they get up at 0630 to run together!  

What saddle are you using now?

Did my first master's swim on Wednesday; pretty cool and they guys invited me to run, bike, run with them on Sat morning at 0630. 

This is mental midget time...I wanna go but one I am exhausted!  To meet them at 0630 I need to leave my house by 0545...ON A SATURDAY! and the other thing is they run like 8 min miles!  Probably because they get up at 0630 to run together!  

Good job on the swim.  As far as running with other people, whether it is running, cycling, golfing, racquetball or any other sport, I always find it is better to practice with people better than you, because it pushes you to be that much better.  Just my thought on the subject.  

So I asked around about what to do about the excruciating urination I've been experiencing and the consensus was drink more water.  The idea of peeing a lot scared the out of me (so to speak ) so I covered myself by taking a nice dose of Codeine I don't know if the water or the Codeine is at work - but I feel so much better.  It might also have to do with the 1/2 bottle of wine.  Not safe, I know.  BUt the idea of peeing really scared me.  

I need to  get back on the straight and narrow next week.  My eating has been ok but my exercise is not what I would like it to be.  I might need someone to come kick my a$$

So I asked around about what to do about the excruciating urination I've been experiencing and the consensus was drink more water.  The idea of peeing a lot scared the out of me (so to speak ) so I covered myself by taking a nice dose of Codeine I don't know if the water or the Codeine is at work - but I feel so much better.  It might also have to do with the 1/2 bottle of wine.  Not safe, I know.  BUt the idea of peeing really scared me.  

I need to  get back on the straight and narrow next week.  My eating has been ok but my exercise is not what I would like it to be.  I might need someone to come kick my a$$