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Dino, welcome.
The main difference between robotic and open surgery is just the recovery time - if you are doing well, then things are good.
It is common to remove a couple of lymph nodes, to see if the cancer has spread. Sometimes they decide whether to proceed with the prostate removal based on the results, so it is likely that there was no cancer in the nodes. Did they give you the pathology yet? It will update your Gleason score, among other things. That catheter is a pain, isn't it? Actually, it was less of a problem than I thought it was going to be. It is good that you are off of the pain meds - I had troubles related to them that landed me back at the ER. The biggest hassle for most for the month or two after surgery is incontinence - let's hope you recover quickly, but don't be discouraged if it takes a couple/3 months - it will get better.
Hang around, others will give you their take shortly.
With a Gleason 7, odds are good that the surgery is all you will need to be cured, let's hope that is the case.
In my opinion, you made the right choice. Let's hope that is the case.
All my best
Jeff

All the best for a speedy recovery. Sounds like you're doing just fine so far. It all gets better from here and with your numbers it's very possible that this is all you'll need.

Keep us up to date on your progress.

Andrew

Welcome to Healing Well – glad you found us but sorry you have reason to be here. There are lots of knowledgeable and caring people here. If you have questions ask away; if you need to rant – go ahead. You’ll get through this. Get you walking in and drink plenty of fluids. Good luck with your recovery.

As everyone has already said, this is the place to be, unfortunately no one wants to be here. You will finds lots of great information, mental support and compassion on this forum. You can vent, yell and scream here. Everyone will carry you through the tough times.

Wishing you a speedy recovery.

Zimac