Entry 15
November 17
Shingles aren't a good thing for someone facing an operation.
Thanks to my friend and family doctor, Graham for connecting with the specialists, this time to clarify the options for someone who faces a radical prostatectomy soon and who has developed shingles.
The anesthetists thought that although my chances of being clear of the shingles by the date of the operation (November 25th) were good, they just couldn't be sure and weren't prepared to take the risk. For that I don't blame them one tiny bit. I would have a hard time living with myself if I were in any way connected to compromising the safety of that operating room.
Thanks to my friend and family doctor, Graham for connecting with the specialists, this time to clarify the options for someone who faces a radical prostatectomy soon and who has developed shingles.
The anesthetists thought that although my chances of being clear of the shingles by the date of the operation (November 25th) were good, they just couldn't be sure and weren't prepared to take the risk. For that I don't blame them one tiny bit. I would have a hard time living with myself if I were in any way connected to compromising the safety of that operating room.
As it turns out there is a fellow with a Gleason score of 9 (I'm a 7), so they slotted him into my spot. My operation has shifted to the 9th of December.
I'm now on valacyclovir, an antiviral treatment for shingles.
I'm now on valacyclovir, an antiviral treatment for shingles.
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