Unfortunately new club member

Just checking in to say hello and look for answers to questions as they arrive. I had the robotic assisted surgery on Monday and I guess it all went well, I was sent home on Tuesday..

So far my biggest issue is with gas, my belly is full but I can't seem to pass any. I'm walking around each hour and staying hydrated, no interest in food really but forcing some down.

I must admit recovery is slower than I expected..

That's all for now, going to read some posts from othrrs.

Txdawg

Welcome to our family! Sorry to see you here, but if you pass the stringent entry requirements - being you or a loved one has this crap (Prostate Cancer) it is the place you want and need to be.

I can't provide any answers, there are a number of threads on what you are looking for and I'm sure others will soon chime in with the info.

Hugs

Bud

PS - Your stats/ treatment would be helpful. Like in my and others signatures.

Welcome to HW. Sorry you have to be here, and sorry for the discomfort. Gas is part of the after effects, unfortunately, but the walking and water will help. Give it a week and things should dramatically improve. The gas issue is usually not bowel, but gas trapped in the tissue from the inflation of the abdominal cavity during surgery, so it will take a while for it to dissolve into the body. Bowel gas can respond to Gas-X, usually.

txdawg -- Hello and welcome HW. You're doing the right things to aid your recovery by walking and staying hydrated. Have patience, this was major surgery – things will get better soon, and the gas will pass. I remember the gas, but it was not an issue for me, so I unfortunately don’t have any tips for you. When you get your pathology be sure to post the results.

All the best for a smooth recovery
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Welcome TXDAWG! I thought for sure that within 3 days of my robotic that I would be excercising and running, because I was in such good shape. I got a wake up call and it told me it would be 3 months before close to normal. My first and last surgery I hope. Didnt have much gas but lost a bit o weight and thought I could eat anything, and I did. Constipation is something to be avoided after this type surgery. But welcome aboard and keep us posted on your progress.

Michael

Welcome, txdawg.

It took me a few days to start outgassing. Burped quite a bit first, then slowly the farts came. Not a lot, but every bit helps.

Keep walking as much as possible (not easy with a catheter, I know) and it should help move things out.

Ted

welcome aboard,

you must remember, if you only had your surgery on this past monday, you are just barely getting started on your recovery. any prostate surgery, robotic or otherwise, is a major and complex surgery. you are going to have to learn some patience here, as your body starts to heal. i had open surgery, so the gas issue isnt the same for the guys that have robotic surgery. sure as the gas subsides, you will feel more like eating and walking more. just give it time, and give your body a chance to heal. good luck to you.

david in sc

Yes I'm from Houston, went to MD Anderson for surgery. Had some success last night passing but as soon as I eat or drink its back.
Found nothing happens in a chair but if I walk a bit and lie down it seems to work. I know the Dr. Is concerned I'm not getting enough food but other than gas I feel ok. I was walking about 100 yards every hour but yesterday he suggested cutting back and taking it easy.
Hoping for a gasy day