Refreshed but now come the challenges...

Finally had that long-overdue and sorely needed vacation in Tampa.  Everything about it was perfect - the flights were comfortable; the rental car and hotel room were upgraded gratis; the hotel has a private beach; we were in the gym after breakfast each day and everything we did was fun and interesting.  Even after we arrived home, things ran smoothly - the car service got us home within a half hour; the laundry was done immediately and we ordered groceries from Fresh Direct to be delivered on Sunday morning so we wouldn't have to go shopping.

Reiterating:  the concept of a vacation is to "vacate".  To not have to think about things that cause stress, aggravation or negativity; to not have to visit people or have an agenda - this time was spent relaxing and letting go of what's been on my mind, which was a welcome distraction.  So I feel good, spiritually and mentally.

I know that feeling is going to be short-lived since I have the MRI next Thursday at noon and then have to see the urologist the following Friday.  All of this is gearing up towards going into the hospital in October, which I admit, I'm nervous about.  I know it's been said that it takes about the same amount of time as a colonoscopy - which I've had and will need to do again next summer - but the whole ordeal is just hard to digest.  No one wants to have medical procedures or stay in a hospital.  

I'll continue to focus on my diet; working out and keeping my stress levels as low as possible in an attempt to once again bring down my PSA level.  And I will keep trying to maintain positive thoughts as the surgery date draws closer.