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BrokenHandle http://www.brokenhandle.com Most recent posts at BrokenHandle posterous.com Wed, 13 Apr 2011 11:46:00 -0700 Galen and Linda Answer ED Questions http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/brokenhandle/~3/0WdQC73fULQ/galon-and-linda-answer-ed-questions http://www.brokenhandle.com/galon-and-linda-answer-ed-questions <p> <p><iframe src="http://player.vimeo.com/video/22202564?portrait=0" frameborder="0" height="283" width="500"></iframe></p> <p>Following up from their previous video <a href="http://www.brokenhandle.com/galon-and-linda-answer-incontinence-questions">answering questions on incontinence</a>, Linda and Galen answer questions they often hear at community health talks on surgical solutions to erectile dysfunction. If you're thinking about getting an implant to fix your ED, here's answers from folks with first hand experience.</p> </p> <p><a href="http://www.brokenhandle.com/galon-and-linda-answer-ed-questions">Permalink</a> | <a href="http://www.brokenhandle.com/galon-and-linda-answer-ed-questions#comment">Leave a comment  »</a> </p><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/brokenhandle/~4/0WdQC73fULQ" height="1" width="1"/> http://posterous.com/images/profile/missing-user-75.png http://posterous.com/users/4SOnMv5HWyU9 Damon Torgerson damontorgerson Damon Torgerson http://www.brokenhandle.com/galon-and-linda-answer-ed-questions Sun, 10 Apr 2011 11:10:00 -0700 Galen and Linda Answer Incontinence Questions http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/brokenhandle/~3/iCeZzufxyDo/galon-and-linda-answer-incontinence-questions http://www.brokenhandle.com/galon-and-linda-answer-incontinence-questions <p> <p><iframe src="http://player.vimeo.com/video/22201321?portrait=0" frameborder="0" height="283" width="500"></iframe></p> <p>In this video, the Birds answer common male urinary incontinence questions. If you're incontinent and thinking about getting an artificial urinary sphincter, this video is a wealth of information!</p> </p> <p><a href="http://www.brokenhandle.com/galon-and-linda-answer-incontinence-questions">Permalink</a> | <a href="http://www.brokenhandle.com/galon-and-linda-answer-incontinence-questions#comment">Leave a comment  »</a> </p><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/brokenhandle/~4/iCeZzufxyDo" height="1" width="1"/> http://posterous.com/images/profile/missing-user-75.png http://posterous.com/users/4SOnMv5HWyU9 Damon Torgerson damontorgerson Damon Torgerson http://www.brokenhandle.com/galon-and-linda-answer-incontinence-questions Wed, 12 Jan 2011 15:35:55 -0800 Linda's ED and Incontinence Story http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/brokenhandle/~3/MsYvPWoQWhQ/lindas-ed-and-incontinence-story http://www.brokenhandle.com/lindas-ed-and-incontinence-story <p> <p>What is often missed in discussions about ED and male incontinence is the impact it has on partners. In this touching follow up to Galen's story, Linda shares what it was like from a wife's perspective. It really has an affect on the entire family.</p> <p><iframe src="http://player.vimeo.com/video/18612189?portrait=0" frameborder="0" height="283" width="500"></iframe></p> </p> <p><a href="http://www.brokenhandle.com/lindas-ed-and-incontinence-story">Permalink</a> | <a href="http://www.brokenhandle.com/lindas-ed-and-incontinence-story#comment">Leave a comment  »</a> </p><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/brokenhandle/~4/MsYvPWoQWhQ" height="1" width="1"/> http://posterous.com/images/profile/missing-user-75.png http://posterous.com/users/4SOnMv5HWyU9 Damon Torgerson damontorgerson Damon Torgerson http://www.brokenhandle.com/lindas-ed-and-incontinence-story Mon, 10 Jan 2011 08:02:41 -0800 Galen's ED and Incontinence Story http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/brokenhandle/~3/iI8-gXXTbEE/galens-ed-and-incontinence-story http://www.brokenhandle.com/galens-ed-and-incontinence-story <p> <div>Galen and Linda Bird travel the country sharing their story to help men learn about solutions to ED and incontinence. In their first post, Galen and Linda talked a little about <a href="http://www.brokenhandle.com/insurance-and-intimacy-linda-and-galen" target="_blank">insurance and intimacy</a>. Now Galen shares what led him to seek out surgery to solve his ED and incontinence and how it changed his life. It's a great little story and I don't mind telling you I got a little choked up watching it. If your story sounds similar to Galen's please know that you can get help. Also, Galen has graciously offered to answer your questions directly by telephone in Missouri (please be respectful of the time zone) at <span style="font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; border-collapse: collapse;">816-392-6444.</span></div> <p /><div><span style="font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; border-collapse: collapse;">Here's his story.</span></div> <p /><iframe src="http://player.vimeo.com/video/18611760?portrait=0" frameborder="0" height="283" width="500"></iframe> </p> <p><a href="http://www.brokenhandle.com/galens-ed-and-incontinence-story">Permalink</a> | <a href="http://www.brokenhandle.com/galens-ed-and-incontinence-story#comment">Leave a comment  »</a> </p><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/brokenhandle/~4/iI8-gXXTbEE" height="1" width="1"/> http://posterous.com/images/profile/missing-user-75.png http://posterous.com/users/4SOnMv5HWyU9 Damon Torgerson damontorgerson Damon Torgerson http://www.brokenhandle.com/galens-ed-and-incontinence-story Wed, 05 Jan 2011 13:12:59 -0800 What to expect on days 4 thru 7 after penile implant surgery http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/brokenhandle/~3/Z8P7U2i6294/what-to-expect-on-days-4-thru-7-after-penile http://www.brokenhandle.com/what-to-expect-on-days-4-thru-7-after-penile <p> <p><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3012/2778291587_24e8bba518_d.jpg" alt="" /></p> <p>Continuing with <a href="http://www.brokenhandle.com/the-first-three-days-after-surgery">Dennis' inflatable penile implant story</a>, here’s the next four days. The theme during these four days is <em>swelling, support, and sensitive</em>. Dennis had lots of swelling in his scrotal area and it was quite sensitive. Ice packs and support helped. So did the anti-inflammatory medication. But I’ll let him explain.</p> <blockquote><p><strong>Saturday Nov 20th (day 4)</strong>: showered again. Having continued bowel and urinary difficulties in the AM but by afternoon everything broke loose, whew! Still using ice packs and 1 Vicodin every 4 or 5 hours to stay comfortable.</p> <p><strong>Sunday Nov 21st</strong>: a small set back. The genital area is still inflamed and the scrotal area where the new pump is installed is very sensitive. It needs to be braced forward slightly. When walking tempts you to hold that area in your hand so it can be positioned comfortably. It feels like the pump is big and hanging in the scrotum and requires support. I always have a bandage roll behind the scrotum pushing it forward. Then at night I roll up a hand towel and put that between the mattress and the body so the scrotum is lifted and supported instead of hanging between the legs down towards the mattress, the hanging hurts.</p> <p><strong>Monday Nov 22nd</strong>: today I spoke to the nurse about pain management. My pain isn’t bad but I wanted as much instruction as possible. She recommended adding Aleve because it’s an anti-inflammatory and a pain med. I take an Aleve in place of Vicodin at bedtime and think that helps a lot, follow the recommended dosage.</p> <p><strong>Tuesday Nov 22nd</strong>: today the nurse recommended an athletic supporter. You need a much larger size plastic cup than normal. The doctor instructs you to keep the penis up next to your abdomen. The distance from the head of the penis, in that position, to the bottom of the scrotum is so long that the top of the cup presses the tip of the penis if it is too small. You want to tuck your sore scrotum into the cup so it is comfortably tucked away. But you don’t want the other end of the cup pressing directly on the penis against your abdomen. I eventually removed the cup and used the jock strap over briefs. You add a small roll of gauze bandage between the scrotum and your upper thighs. That holds the scrotum forward comfortably; then tucking everything into the jock strap pouch adds support. If everything is supported properly the comfort level and pain is good.</p></blockquote> <p>Photo <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/ddavidd/">lode</a></p> </p> <p><a href="http://www.brokenhandle.com/what-to-expect-on-days-4-thru-7-after-penile">Permalink</a> | <a href="http://www.brokenhandle.com/what-to-expect-on-days-4-thru-7-after-penile#comment">Leave a comment  »</a> </p><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/brokenhandle/~4/Z8P7U2i6294" height="1" width="1"/> http://posterous.com/images/profile/missing-user-75.png http://posterous.com/users/4SOnMv5HWyU9 Damon Torgerson damontorgerson Damon Torgerson http://www.brokenhandle.com/what-to-expect-on-days-4-thru-7-after-penile Tue, 04 Jan 2011 20:44:00 -0800 Links January 4, 2010 http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/brokenhandle/~3/ZD3H7y0H65s/links-january-4-2010 http://www.brokenhandle.com/links-january-4-2010 <p> <p><img title="Ducati '69 Dip Stick" src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3375/3245893071_64a815c9ac_d.jpg" alt="" /></p> <ul> <li><a href="http://www.businessweek.com/lifestyle/content/healthday/648497.html">Study Gauges Best Treatments for Chronic Pelvic Pain in Men</a> – Up to 25 percent of men with poorly understood, debilitating symptoms find relief</li> <li><a href="http://www.morningsun.net/mysource/boomers/health/x1599385726/BOOMERS-The-importance-of-prostate-cancer-screening">BOOMERS: The importance of prostate cancer screening</a> “‘A 65-year-old doctor came to see me for his first PSA screening, and it showed that he had a very aggressive cancer,’ Thrasher said. ‘He had not been screened sooner because he’d heard it wasn’t accurate or useful. If he’d been screened starting when he was about 40, there’s a 25-year window in which we could have been watching, diagnosing, and treating.’”</li> <li><a href="http://www.renalandurologynews.com/bph-drugs-may-ease-prostate-cancer-advance/article/193519/">BPH Drugs May Ease Prostate Cancer Advance</a></li> </ul> <p>Photo <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/mouser-nerdbot/">Mouser NerdBot</a></p> </p> <p><a href="http://www.brokenhandle.com/links-january-4-2010">Permalink</a> | <a href="http://www.brokenhandle.com/links-january-4-2010#comment">Leave a comment  »</a> </p><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/brokenhandle/~4/ZD3H7y0H65s" height="1" width="1"/> http://posterous.com/images/profile/missing-user-75.png http://posterous.com/users/4SOnMv5HWyU9 Damon Torgerson damontorgerson Damon Torgerson http://www.brokenhandle.com/links-january-4-2010 Mon, 03 Jan 2011 08:57:00 -0800 Check your prostate then buy a motorcycle http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/brokenhandle/~3/7ccKQCUsh0U/check-your-prostate-then-buy-a-motorcycle http://www.brokenhandle.com/check-your-prostate-then-buy-a-motorcycle <p> <div class="posterous_bookmarklet_entry"> <div class='p_embed p_image_embed'> <a href="http://posterous.com/getfile/files.posterous.com/broken-handle/kuerBwebmivnprcIzhmdBanJEqCvrxDwFGFDtFiqdDjCChprilnnlsJftggm/media_httpapiningcomf_jaBoc.jpg.scaled1000.jpg"><img alt="Media_httpapiningcomf_jaboc" height="780" src="http://posterous.com/getfile/files.posterous.com/broken-handle/kuerBwebmivnprcIzhmdBanJEqCvrxDwFGFDtFiqdDjCChprilnnlsJftggm/media_httpapiningcomf_jaBoc.jpg.scaled500.jpg" width="500" /></a> </div> <div class="posterous_quote_citation">via <a href="http://www.mymodernmet.com/profiles/blogs/10-eyeopening-infographs-you">mymodernmet.com</a></div> <p>This cool infograph is from 2008 but the numbers are astounding. More men will die from prostate cancer than from car accidents and motorcycle accidents combined. So, make a deal with your spouse. You'll get your prostate checked and as a reward the motorcycle fairy makes a delivery.</p></div> </p> <p><a href="http://www.brokenhandle.com/check-your-prostate-then-buy-a-motorcycle">Permalink</a> | <a href="http://www.brokenhandle.com/check-your-prostate-then-buy-a-motorcycle#comment">Leave a comment  »</a> </p><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/brokenhandle/~4/7ccKQCUsh0U" height="1" width="1"/> http://posterous.com/images/profile/missing-user-75.png http://posterous.com/users/4SOnMv5HWyU9 Damon Torgerson damontorgerson Damon Torgerson http://www.brokenhandle.com/check-your-prostate-then-buy-a-motorcycle Fri, 31 Dec 2010 12:00:00 -0800 Happy New Year from Brokenhandle! http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/brokenhandle/~3/0EHZsiy8xXI/happy-new-year-from-brokenhandle http://www.brokenhandle.com/happy-new-year-from-brokenhandle <p> <div class='p_embed p_image_embed'> <a href="http://posterous.com/getfile/files.posterous.com/broken-handle/tiGFswAHopuEwsfHzEwldyunEjfkcjaIHCJGlsdiBttCaBuwsFvhwmAqpGAe/media_httpfarm4static_EqAJu.jpg.scaled1000.jpg"><img alt="Media_httpfarm4static_eqaju" height="375" src="http://posterous.com/getfile/files.posterous.com/broken-handle/tiGFswAHopuEwsfHzEwldyunEjfkcjaIHCJGlsdiBttCaBuwsFvhwmAqpGAe/media_httpfarm4static_EqAJu.jpg.scaled500.jpg" width="500" /></a> </div> I want to wish you and yours a fantastic 2011 and remind you to be safe tonight! We've got a lot of great stuff coming in 2011 and want you around to enjoy it. </p> <p><a href="http://www.brokenhandle.com/happy-new-year-from-brokenhandle">Permalink</a> | <a href="http://www.brokenhandle.com/happy-new-year-from-brokenhandle#comment">Leave a comment  »</a> </p><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/brokenhandle/~4/0EHZsiy8xXI" height="1" width="1"/> http://posterous.com/images/profile/missing-user-75.png http://posterous.com/users/4SOnMv5HWyU9 Damon Torgerson damontorgerson Damon Torgerson http://www.brokenhandle.com/happy-new-year-from-brokenhandle Thu, 30 Dec 2010 20:00:00 -0800 The first three days after surgery http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/brokenhandle/~3/hWbQMqaK0HY/the-first-three-days-after-surgery http://www.brokenhandle.com/the-first-three-days-after-surgery <p> <p><img title="Gus the Dog" src="http://farm1.static.flickr.com/75/182019744_2336dd4b6c_d.jpg" alt="" /></p> <p>In November, Dennis had his inflatable penile prosthesis surgery and he kept a journal for us to share with you. If you haven’t read his <a href="http://www.brokenhandle.com/inflatable-penile-prosthesis-a-patients-persp" title="Inflatable Penile Prosthesis: A patient's perspective">first</a> or <a href="http://www.brokenhandle.com/inflatable-penile-prosthesis-a-patients-expec" title="Inflatable Penile Prosthesis: A Patient's Expectations">second</a> pre-surgery posts, check them out. This post deals with the first three days after his surgery.</p> <p>The theme of the first three days appears to be <em>prepare for laying around</em>. As Dennis mentions, the penis has just taken a lot and will require time to recover. Before you have surgery why not get that book you’ve been meaning to read and movie trilogies you always wished you had time to watch? Remember, the more rest you get, the faster your recovery will go.</p> <p>With that, here’s what Dennis' first three days after surgery looked like:</p> <blockquote><p><strong>Wed Nov 17(day of surgery)</strong>: I went home in the afternoon sore due to inflammation and the battering the penis underwent during surgery today. I took 2 Vicodin every 4 hours the first day. Urinary and bowel irregularity added discomfort. I started the first day using Milk of Magnesia. Dr Govier prescribed Flomax which helps with a normal urinary flow. These products took a day or two to do their job.</p> <p><strong>Thursday Nov 18th, (second day)</strong>: a shower this morning was nice. Also, I’ve found using ice packs is good for pain management. Constipation is still a problem so I am adding a stool softener in the morning.</p> <p><strong>Friday Nov 19th</strong>: you are required to keep the heart level with the pelvis for 7-days because the penis area is full of capillaries and if you sit or stand bloods engorges the area causing inflammation which is not good. It’s boring to be supine so much but doable.</p></blockquote> <p>Photo: <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/dustin">Dustin and Jenae</a></p> </p> <p><a href="http://www.brokenhandle.com/the-first-three-days-after-surgery">Permalink</a> | <a href="http://www.brokenhandle.com/the-first-three-days-after-surgery#comment">Leave a comment  »</a> </p><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/brokenhandle/~4/hWbQMqaK0HY" height="1" width="1"/> http://posterous.com/images/profile/missing-user-75.png http://posterous.com/users/4SOnMv5HWyU9 Damon Torgerson damontorgerson Damon Torgerson http://www.brokenhandle.com/the-first-three-days-after-surgery Wed, 29 Dec 2010 10:46:00 -0800 Top four terms for incontinence http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/brokenhandle/~3/VWA0U7t1BLQ/top-four-terms-for-incontinence http://www.brokenhandle.com/top-four-terms-for-incontinence <p> <p><img title="Leaky faucet" src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3083/2746158589_96bcb3dbe9_d.jpg" alt="Leaky faucet" /></p> <p>Continuing our theme from yesterday, today I’ll provide a couple of definitions for male incontinence and then the top four terms I hear that used interchangeably with male incontinence. First the technical description.</p> <blockquote class="posterous_medium_quote"><p>Male incontinence is usually caused by a damage sphincter. When damaged, often the unavoidable result of prostate cancer surgery, the muscle cannot close the urethra, which causes urine to leak.</p></blockquote> <p>This is a great description but there is another one I like that <a href="http://www.brokenhandle.com/male-incontinence-what-is-it-and-what-are-you" title="Male Incontinence - What is it and what are your treatment options">Dr. Kuan provided</a>:</p> <blockquote class="posterous_short_quote"><p>“If you are leaking urine at times that are <em>socially unacceptable to <em>you</em></em>, you may be suffering from male urinary incontinence.”</p></blockquote> <p>Now that we have a couple of nice definitions, here are the top four terms I hear in community health talks that mean <em>male urinary incontinence</em>:</p> <ol> <li>Urinary incontinence</li> <li>Stress incontinence</li> <li>MI</li> <li>Male Incontinence</li> </ol> <p>Those are the terms I hear most often so you can use any of them instead of male urinary incontinence. Remember, if you are dealing with any form of urinary incontinence, seek out the advice of your urologist.</p> </p> <p><a href="http://www.brokenhandle.com/top-four-terms-for-incontinence">Permalink</a> | <a href="http://www.brokenhandle.com/top-four-terms-for-incontinence#comment">Leave a comment  »</a> </p><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/brokenhandle/~4/VWA0U7t1BLQ" height="1" width="1"/> http://posterous.com/images/profile/missing-user-75.png http://posterous.com/users/4SOnMv5HWyU9 Damon Torgerson damontorgerson Damon Torgerson http://www.brokenhandle.com/top-four-terms-for-incontinence Tue, 28 Dec 2010 21:51:00 -0800 Top six terms for erectile dysfunction http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/brokenhandle/~3/cM1tO0z7ZTo/top-six-terms-for-erectile-dysfunction http://www.brokenhandle.com/top-six-terms-for-erectile-dysfunction <p> <div><div class='p_embed p_image_embed'> <a href="http://posterous.com/getfile/files.posterous.com/broken-handle/CvJoxqdkabnqlipFkvEntvdFJkczdAidslwDubqbiHftfloidrGzfzvwrGog/media_httpfarm1static_JADJB.jpg.scaled1000.jpg"><img alt="Media_httpfarm1static_jadjb" height="375" src="http://posterous.com/getfile/files.posterous.com/broken-handle/CvJoxqdkabnqlipFkvEntvdFJkczdAidslwDubqbiHftfloidrGzfzvwrGog/media_httpfarm1static_JADJB.jpg.scaled500.jpg" width="500" /></a> </div> </div> <p /> <div>After a CHT that focuses on erectile dysfunction, I often hear audience members ask, "What's erectile dysfunction?" or "Is what I have erectile dysfunction?" Experts often unknowingly pepper their speech with jargon. Add to that the embarrassment many men feel from their condition and you have a recipe for misunderstanding. With this post, I want to provide a nice simple definition of erectile dysfunction and the top six phrases for it. Let's start with the definition:</div> <p /> <div>Erectile dysfunction is the inability to maintain an erection firm enough to have sexual intercourse.</div> <p /> <div>And now the top six (blog friendly) terms I hear for sexual dysfunction:</div> <div> <p style="font-size: 13px; border-collapse: collapse; margin: 0px;"> </p> <ol style="font-family: arial, sans-serif;"> <li><span style="font-family: Arial;">ED</span></li> <li><span style="font-family: Arial;">ER</span></li> <li><span style="font-family: Arial;">Erectile Restoration</span></li> <li><span style="font-family: Arial;">Impotent</span></li> <li><span style="font-family: Arial;">Impotence</span></li> <li><span style="font-family: Arial;">Limp dick</span></li> </ol> <p /> <div><span style="font-family: Arial;">So, those are the terms I hear most often. If any of them describe your condition, you might be suffering from erectile dysfunction and a visit to your urologist might be in order.</span></div> <p /> <div><span style="font-family: Arial;">Tomorrow, we'll talk incontinence.</span></div> <p /> <div><span style="font-family: Arial;">[Photo <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/beckyprn777">Reelady</a>]</span></div> <p /> <p /> </div> </p> <p><a href="http://www.brokenhandle.com/top-six-terms-for-erectile-dysfunction">Permalink</a> | <a href="http://www.brokenhandle.com/top-six-terms-for-erectile-dysfunction#comment">Leave a comment  »</a> </p><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/brokenhandle/~4/cM1tO0z7ZTo" height="1" width="1"/> http://posterous.com/images/profile/missing-user-75.png http://posterous.com/users/4SOnMv5HWyU9 Damon Torgerson damontorgerson Damon Torgerson http://www.brokenhandle.com/top-six-terms-for-erectile-dysfunction Sun, 05 Dec 2010 12:41:00 -0800 Is there a simple test for prostate-cancer risk? Study says... yes: check your fingers. http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/brokenhandle/~3/56vas5GGXW0/is-there-a-simple-test-for-prostate-cancer-ri http://www.brokenhandle.com/is-there-a-simple-test-for-prostate-cancer-ri <p> <p>According to researchers at Britain's Warwick University and the Institute of Cancer Research, men whose index finger is longer than (or the same length as) their ring-finger were at a reduced risk of developing the disease—one-third less likely in fact.</p> <p>According to the study, which appears in the <a href="http://http://www.nature.com/bjc/journal/vaop/ncurrent/full/6605986a.html">November, 2010 issue of the British Journal of Cancer</a> (requires paid access), scientists believe that the relative length of these fingers, which is set at birth, may be related to the levels of sex hormones to which a developing fetus is exposed to in the womb. They believe that being exposed to less testosterone before birth reduces the risk of developing prostate cancer later in life. The link exists because genes known as HOXA and HOXD control both finger length and the development of sex organs.</p> <p>In men younger than 60 the reduced risk was found to be even greater, at 87%.</p> <p>Previous studies have demonstrated links between finger length and agression, fertility, sporting ability and confidence and reaction times.</p> </p> <p><a href="http://www.brokenhandle.com/is-there-a-simple-test-for-prostate-cancer-ri">Permalink</a> | <a href="http://www.brokenhandle.com/is-there-a-simple-test-for-prostate-cancer-ri#comment">Leave a comment  »</a> </p><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/brokenhandle/~4/56vas5GGXW0" height="1" width="1"/> http://posterous.com/images/profile/missing-user-75.png http://posterous.com/users/4St0tzW04swh Jaron Easterbrook jare Jaron Easterbrook http://www.brokenhandle.com/is-there-a-simple-test-for-prostate-cancer-ri Tue, 30 Nov 2010 13:49:00 -0800 The top 10 greatest NHL Movember mustaches for 2010 http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/brokenhandle/~3/RYwP56ph9E0/the-top-10-greatest-nhl-movember-mustaches-fo http://www.brokenhandle.com/the-top-10-greatest-nhl-movember-mustaches-fo <p> <div class="posterous_bookmarklet_entry"> <div class='p_embed p_image_embed'> <a href="http://posterous.com/getfile/files.posterous.com/broken-handle/eBzpzFHfFAGirzaFhjoAAvEfgBgkqdjCGfBeEwACjDntqadgablyCscqAijn/media_httpa323yahoofs_mcqIl.jpg.scaled1000.jpg"><img alt="Media_httpa323yahoofs_mcqil" height="255" src="http://posterous.com/getfile/files.posterous.com/broken-handle/eBzpzFHfFAGirzaFhjoAAvEfgBgkqdjCGfBeEwACjDntqadgablyCscqAijn/media_httpa323yahoofs_mcqIl.jpg.scaled500.jpg" width="500" /></a> </div> <div class="posterous_quote_citation">via <a href="http://ca.sports.yahoo.com/nhl/blog/puck_daddy/post/The-top-10-greatest-NHL-Movember-mustaches-for-2?urn=nhl-290412">ca.sports.yahoo.com</a></div> <p>As Movember comes to a close, Puck Daddy presents the Movember 2010 top 10 greatest mustaches in the NHL. Enjoy!</p></div> </p> <p><a href="http://www.brokenhandle.com/the-top-10-greatest-nhl-movember-mustaches-fo">Permalink</a> | <a href="http://www.brokenhandle.com/the-top-10-greatest-nhl-movember-mustaches-fo#comment">Leave a comment  »</a> </p><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/brokenhandle/~4/RYwP56ph9E0" height="1" width="1"/> http://posterous.com/images/profile/missing-user-75.png http://posterous.com/users/4SOnMv5HWyU9 Damon Torgerson damontorgerson Damon Torgerson http://www.brokenhandle.com/the-top-10-greatest-nhl-movember-mustaches-fo Thu, 25 Nov 2010 05:43:00 -0800 Life after prostate cancer surgery http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/brokenhandle/~3/pYBU6CWcHN0/life-after-prostate-cancer-surgery http://www.brokenhandle.com/life-after-prostate-cancer-surgery <p> <p>So, your surgery has been scheduled and you are all set to go. But what should you be ready for after your surgery?</p> <p><em>Post-operation recovery</em></p> <p>Depending on the type of surgery you undertake, recovery may require up to a few days of hospital stay, and a number of weeks of home-recovery—i.e. radical prostatectomy <em>is</em> major surgery. During this time most patients will experience a period of incontinence (due to damage to the urinary sphincter) and will have to wear a catheter. You should be able to return to a normal diet after a day or two.</p> <p>The other typical experience is a period of impotence. While drugs may assist with achieving erection, prostate cancer surgery eliminates the possibility of ejaculation (by removing the seminal vesicles)—though orgasm will still occur.</p> <p><em>Diet</em></p> <p>After your surgery, it is likely that you will be on an all-liquid diet. This should quickly progress back to regular foods. However, you may want to consider some long-term adjustments:</p> <ul> <li>more fruits and vegetables—foods high in lycopene (such as tomatoes, watermelon, carrots, asparagus, salsa and grapefruit) have been found to improve prostate health.</li> <li>more nuts and seafood—foods high in selenium have also been found to be beneficial. Look to tuna, nuts, oysters and shrimp.</li> <li>more fiber, less fat—increase your intake of whole grain foods, and limit fatty foods such as fried chicken, french fries, etc.</li> </ul> <p><em>Pain</em></p> <p>As with any surgery, there may be pain or bleeding following your operation. These side effects should go away after a few weeks—if pain persists, contact your healthcare professional.</p> <p><em>Infertility</em></p> <p>With the seminal vesicles removed, it is no longer possible for semen to travel down the urethra, prohibiting the fertilization of an egg.</p> <p><em>Urinary incontinence and dysfunction</em></p> <p>After prostate surgery it is common to experience urinary incontinence—everything from urinary leaking to complete loss of bladder control. Urinary dysfunction (pain during urination) is also common, and is caused by the close proximity of the prostate gland and the bladder. Bowel dysfunction may also occur due to damage done during surgery.</p> </p> <p><a href="http://www.brokenhandle.com/life-after-prostate-cancer-surgery">Permalink</a> | <a href="http://www.brokenhandle.com/life-after-prostate-cancer-surgery#comment">Leave a comment  »</a> </p><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/brokenhandle/~4/pYBU6CWcHN0" height="1" width="1"/> http://posterous.com/images/profile/missing-user-75.png http://posterous.com/users/4St0tzW04swh Jaron Easterbrook jare Jaron Easterbrook http://www.brokenhandle.com/life-after-prostate-cancer-surgery Wed, 24 Nov 2010 22:56:00 -0800 Insurance and Intimacy - Linda and Galen http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/brokenhandle/~3/nCR0fyZJWBA/insurance-and-intimacy-linda-and-galen http://www.brokenhandle.com/insurance-and-intimacy-linda-and-galen <p> <p><iframe src="http://player.vimeo.com/video/17180366?portrait=0" frameborder="0" height="283" width="500"></iframe></p> <p>We are very excited to have Galen and Linda Bird on Brokenhandle! When Galen was 63, he was diagnosed with prostate cancer and underwent prostate surgery to have the cancer removed. After the surgery, Galen suffered from erectile dysfunction (ED) and incontinence. Galen and Linda suffered with these complications until Galen received an artificial urinary sphincter and a inflatable penile prosthesis. Now they travel the country sharing their story to let others know that there are solutions for incontinence and ED. In this short segment, Galen and Linda answer two questions they hear frequently: did your insurance cover the cost of your artificial urinary sphincter and inflatable penile prosthesis; and how does the IPP feel?</p> <p>There's much more to their story that we want to bring you but I wanted to share this post with you before Thanksgiving. Happy Thanksgiving!</p> </p> <p><a href="http://www.brokenhandle.com/insurance-and-intimacy-linda-and-galen">Permalink</a> | <a href="http://www.brokenhandle.com/insurance-and-intimacy-linda-and-galen#comment">Leave a comment  »</a> </p><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/brokenhandle/~4/nCR0fyZJWBA" height="1" width="1"/> http://posterous.com/images/profile/missing-user-75.png http://posterous.com/users/4SOnMv5HWyU9 Damon Torgerson damontorgerson Damon Torgerson http://www.brokenhandle.com/insurance-and-intimacy-linda-and-galen Fri, 19 Nov 2010 18:26:00 -0800 Oilers in Movember http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/brokenhandle/~3/jhBctzmENV8/oilers-in-movember http://www.brokenhandle.com/oilers-in-movember <p> <div class="posterous_bookmarklet_entry"> <object height="417" width="500"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/cT9-uZ0kgGI&hl=en&fs=1" /><param name="wmode" value="window" /><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true" /><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always" /><embed allowfullscreen="true" src="http://www.youtube.com/v/cT9-uZ0kgGI&hl=en&fs=1" wmode="window" allowscriptaccess="always" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" height="417" width="500"></embed></object> <div class="posterous_quote_citation">via <a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cT9-uZ0kgGI&feature=related">youtube.com</a></div> <p>The Oilers raise awareness for men's health by growing their dusters for Movember</p></div> </p> <p><a href="http://www.brokenhandle.com/oilers-in-movember">Permalink</a> | <a href="http://www.brokenhandle.com/oilers-in-movember#comment">Leave a comment  »</a> </p><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/brokenhandle/~4/jhBctzmENV8" height="1" width="1"/> http://posterous.com/images/profile/missing-user-75.png http://posterous.com/users/4SOnMv5HWyU9 Damon Torgerson damontorgerson Damon Torgerson http://www.brokenhandle.com/oilers-in-movember Wed, 17 Nov 2010 17:42:00 -0800 3 Things to Consider Before Penile Prosthesis Surgery http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/brokenhandle/~3/C06IA3gUftM/3-things-to-consider-before-penile-prosthesis http://www.brokenhandle.com/3-things-to-consider-before-penile-prosthesis <p> <div><iframe src="http://player.vimeo.com/video/16827305?portrait=0" frameborder="0" height="283" width="500"></iframe></div> <p /> <div> <p>Dawn sat down with <a href="http://depts.washington.edu/uroweb/directory/bios/walsh.html">Dr. Tom Walsh</a> of the <a href="http://depts.washington.edu/uroweb/index.html">University of Washington's Department of Urology</a> to ask what are the most important things to consider before contemplating penile prosthesis surgery. An excellent speaker, Dr. Walsh called out three things patients should consider:</p> </div> <div> <p> </p> <ol> <li>Patients that have had the surgery have a remarkably high satisfaction rate (95%)</li> <li>It's not a completely natural erection - don't expect the erection you had when you were 18. However, as the erection does not depend on blood flow, it will last as long as you want it to, which may partially explain the high levels of satisfaction</li> <li>Like people, every surgery is unique so spend sometime finding an experienced surgeon. Experience also counts before surgery as a good surgeon will lead you to a penile prosthesis on a pace that is best for you.</li> </ol> <p> </p> <div> <p>This is Dawn's last post with Brokenhandle. She'll be providing us with some advice going forward but her schedule is too busy for her to commit on a regular basis. We really appreciate her helping us establish the site!</p> </div> </div> </p> <p><a href="http://www.brokenhandle.com/3-things-to-consider-before-penile-prosthesis">Permalink</a> | <a href="http://www.brokenhandle.com/3-things-to-consider-before-penile-prosthesis#comment">Leave a comment  »</a> </p><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/brokenhandle/~4/C06IA3gUftM" height="1" width="1"/> http://posterous.com/images/profile/missing-user-75.png http://posterous.com/users/4SOnMv5HWyU9 Damon Torgerson damontorgerson Damon Torgerson http://www.brokenhandle.com/3-things-to-consider-before-penile-prosthesis Mon, 15 Nov 2010 10:34:00 -0800 It's Movember in the NHL http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/brokenhandle/~3/GPtp0JImVao/its-movember-in-the-nhl http://www.brokenhandle.com/its-movember-in-the-nhl <p> <div class="posterous_bookmarklet_entry"> <object height="281" classid="clsid:d27cdb6e-ae6d-11cf-96b8-444553540000" width="500"> <param name="movie" value="http://video.ducks.nhl.com/videocenter/embed.swf" /> <param name="quality" value="high" /> <param name="allowFullScreen" value="true" /> <param name="allowScriptAccess" value="always" /> <param name="flashVars" value="catid=651&id=81171&server=http://video.ducks.nhl.com/videocenter/&pageurl=http://video.ducks.nhl.com/videocenter/&nlwa=http://track2.neulion.com/videocenter/nhl/" /><embed src="http://video.ducks.nhl.com/videocenter/embed.swf" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" height="281" flashvars="catid=651&id=81171&server=http://video.ducks.nhl.com/videocenter/&pageurl=http://video.ducks.nhl.com/videocenter/&nlwa=http://track2.neulion.com/videocenter/nhl/" width="500"></embed> </object> <div class="posterous_quote_citation">via <a href="http://ducks.nhl.com/club/news.htm?id=542374">ducks.nhl.com</a></div> <p>Like any good Canadian, I was watching Hockey Night in Canada on Saturday night and learned that almost every team in the NHL has players raising awareness of prostate cancer by growing their mustaches for Movember. Here's a clip of Anaheim tough guy George Parros shaving his famous 'stache in preparation for the competition. The Ducks have even set up a <a href="http://us.movember.com/mospace/983114/">MoSpace</a> to accept donations.</p> </div> </p> <p><a href="http://www.brokenhandle.com/its-movember-in-the-nhl">Permalink</a> | <a href="http://www.brokenhandle.com/its-movember-in-the-nhl#comment">Leave a comment  »</a> </p><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/brokenhandle/~4/GPtp0JImVao" height="1" width="1"/> http://posterous.com/images/profile/missing-user-75.png http://posterous.com/users/4SOnMv5HWyU9 Damon Torgerson damontorgerson Damon Torgerson http://www.brokenhandle.com/its-movember-in-the-nhl Sat, 13 Nov 2010 18:34:00 -0800 Incontinence Bottom Line: You Can Live Dry http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/brokenhandle/~3/52Ji8Z-nU34/incontinence-bottom-line-you-can-live-dry http://www.brokenhandle.com/incontinence-bottom-line-you-can-live-dry <p> <p>In my first post with urologist <a href="http://www.swedishurology.com/about_us/bios2.php#kuan" target="_blank">Dr. James Kuan</a>, we learned <a href="http://www.brokenhandle.com/male-incontinence-what-is-it-and-what-are-you">what incontinence is and what your treatment options are</a>. In this post, Dr. Kuan wants you to know that you don't have to live with incontinence: you can live dry. Ask your primary care physician or your urologist about your options.</p> <p><iframe src="http://player.vimeo.com/video/16807302?portrait=0" frameborder="0" height="283" width="500"></iframe></p> </p> <p><a href="http://www.brokenhandle.com/incontinence-bottom-line-you-can-live-dry">Permalink</a> | <a href="http://www.brokenhandle.com/incontinence-bottom-line-you-can-live-dry#comment">Leave a comment  »</a> </p><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/brokenhandle/~4/52Ji8Z-nU34" height="1" width="1"/> http://posterous.com/images/profile/missing-user-75.png http://posterous.com/users/4Sd2rOWCLykp Dawn Torgerson dawntorgerson Dawn Torgerson http://www.brokenhandle.com/incontinence-bottom-line-you-can-live-dry Fri, 12 Nov 2010 15:21:00 -0800 Inflatable Penile Prosthesis: A Patient's Expectations http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/brokenhandle/~3/m5zJ_4Hy-T4/inflatable-penile-prosthesis-a-patients-expec http://www.brokenhandle.com/inflatable-penile-prosthesis-a-patients-expec <p> <div>In my <a href="http://www.brokenhandle.com/inflatable-penile-prosthesis-a-patients-persp" title="Inflatable Penile Prosthesis: A Patient's Perspective" target="_self">first post on IPP surgery from a patient's perspective</a>, we met Dennis and he told us the story that led to him choosing to undergoe inflatable penile prosthesis surgery. Dennis is about a week away from his surgery so I wanted to know what his exectations might be. On November 8, Dennis met with <a href="https://www.virginiamason.org/home/body.cfm?id=1175&action=detail&ref=186" title="Dr. Govier" target="_blank">Dr. Govier</a> and discussed his expectations. Here's what Dennis had to say after their meeting:</div> <p /> <blockquote> <div>My wife and I met with Dr. Govier and went through the IPP surgical procedure. He spoke to the risk of this surgery which is mainly the 2% possibility of infection and to a lesser extent failure of the mechanism.  He emphasized the recovery; the first week there will be a lot of pain pills and you must stay flat as much as possible. The second week I can ride in the car for two hours to visit friends in Eastern Washington and walk upstairs to a bedroom. Life returns to normal after that except no strenuous lifting. He wants his patients to see him at six weeks for instruction on the use of the IPP. He said not to judge its performance for six months. The flesh of the penis needs to be gradually stretched again and again. One recommendation is to use the vacuum device as a daily exercise inflating the penis five times for two minutes. The satisfaction statistics are that 92% of couples are satisfied and it gets better and better during the first year. This was also what the patient advocate couples told my wife and me when we spoke with them, deciding to move ahead with the AMS 700 IPP procedure. In short, the surgery takes 1hr and 15minutes, there is some pain in recovery the first week and you take it easy for 4 weeks. You begin to use the implant at six weeks and use makes it better and better.</div> </blockquote> <p /> <div>I think it's really important to set your expectations properly. Talk to your surgeon and if you have the chance, talk to guys that have undergone inflatable penile prosthesis surgery. And don't forget to include your partner. They might have some great questions that you haven't thought of. </div> <p /> <div>If you've undergone an IPP, were your expecations met? Did you and your partner ask the surgeon questions like Dennis and his wife? If you're about to get an IPP, what are your expectations?</div> </p> <p><a href="http://www.brokenhandle.com/inflatable-penile-prosthesis-a-patients-expec">Permalink</a> | <a href="http://www.brokenhandle.com/inflatable-penile-prosthesis-a-patients-expec#comment">Leave a comment  »</a> </p><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/brokenhandle/~4/m5zJ_4Hy-T4" height="1" width="1"/> http://posterous.com/images/profile/missing-user-75.png http://posterous.com/users/4Sd2rOWCLykp Dawn Torgerson dawntorgerson Dawn Torgerson http://www.brokenhandle.com/inflatable-penile-prosthesis-a-patients-expec