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Posted 11/30/2013 4:22 AM (GMT 0)
Still waiting for the BM three days post op. Plenty of bowel sounds and passed gas. Feeling better today but still needed a couple of percocets. Counting the days until Wednesday when the Foley comes out!
I started eating a little more since I have been starved. Simple stuff like plain pasta and scrambled eggs along with plenty to drink including prune juice. Again, thanks for all your suggestions.
Posted 11/30/2013 2:49 PM (GMT 0)
Scooterdu,

Looks like we are brothers in recovery. Glad you are feeling a little better...I think I was slightly luckier with bowel activity and passing gas - no pain for me. My main issue is still my tip, where the cath goes in. I've cleaned and cleaned, lubed and lubed, and still have pain. Just took some Pyridium that the Dr prescribed for bladder spasms. web says its supposed to help with UT pain - but I think it needs to be delivered via urine and mine and yours is going through a tube...

I should have my cath pulled on Friday. Looking forward to a detailed report of your experience on Wednesday to further help me prep for mine on Friday.

Take care Amigo.
Brewer
Posted 11/30/2013 4:16 PM (GMT 0)
Brewer

Getting stronger everyday. I share your experience with the Foley. I am counting the minutes until it comes out. Also waiting with the bowel. I am off the pain mens except Tylenol. It's a bit uncomfortable but I know that the narcotics constipate.

I found a Neosporin that has a pain medication in it. It seems to help a little at the tip.

Good luck!
Posted 12/3/2013 4:37 AM (GMT 0)
Day 6 post op. I am doing okay but this was definitely rougher than my appendectomy two years ago. 36 hours until I get the Foley out but who's counting?

Had a little problem with pelvic floor spasms so I called my surgeon's office. His partner (also his father in law) called me back. Speaking to him was even better than speaking to my surgeon since he had a RALP this past July. We talked for a few minutes and he let me know what to expect. He told me that a heating pad would help with the spasms. He was right.

So I am getting there but a little antsy. Btw, whoever on the forum recommended getting a recliner before surgery, I am forever in your debt.

Scooter
Posted 12/3/2013 5:23 AM (GMT 0)
You're doing fine. Before you know this will all just be a bad memory.

Andrew
Posted 12/5/2013 7:18 PM (GMT 0)
Well, here I am, post op day 9 and finally feeling like a human being. Getting the Foley out was a big step. Pain levels are much lower and handled with an occasional ibuprofen. Most of my discomfort is in the perianal area. the best therapy appears to be a heating pad. Ironically, wth lower discomfort levels I am more tired but in a good way.

I am mostly dry since the Foley removal but my penis seems to have a mind of its own (didn't it always?). It dribbles when least expected but the pads take care of that. I guess he's mad that he was taken down a size. (Hopefully temporarily). My Uro has me on 20mg sildenafil a day for now.

My path report was mostly good. I forgot to get a copy but it is being sent to me. Post surgery I am a 2Tc with 15% tumor. I believe the Gleason was unchanged but will check. There was one focal point on the margin of the prostate but it was not a surgical one. My Uro told me that the surgery was likely a cure and added that even total negative margins were not a guarantee against a reccurence.

Again I am indebted to those who posted before me and will gladly correspond with those behind me on the journey.
Posted 12/5/2013 8:17 PM (GMT 0)
Sounds positive to me. Glad to see that things are looking up for you. Be well!!!
Posted 12/5/2013 8:21 PM (GMT 0)
Thanks! Sounds like we are on similar journeys. Good luck.
Posted 12/10/2013 8:26 PM (GMT 0)
Finally received the print version of my pathology report. Here is a condensed version:
Final staging T2c, N0, Gleason 7 (3+4), tumor focally present on right peripheral margin. Otherwise organ confined. Tumor involved in 5% of the right lobe and 10% of the left lobe. Seminal vesicle not involved with tumor. No extraprostatic extension.

The report, while not perfect, is one I can deal with. Time and PSA tests will tell.

Otherwise, I am improving. Learning how to pee with my new "set up" is interesting. My bladder capacity is still small but I am getting along with a single pad. I think the surgeon transplanted someone else's penis during surgery. Not that I was well endowed before but now is bordering on depressing. My Uro has me on daily sildenafil for now. Hopefully things will get better
Posted 12/10/2013 9:05 PM (GMT 0)
Reports don't get much better than that.

you're doing great.

Andrew
Posted 12/12/2013 9:48 AM (GMT 0)
Scooter,

Sounds like things are going good , I just had my cath removed yesterday and that made a month! Still haven't seen my written path report but know it's not as good as yours! Positive Margins, hope to get to one pad! Trying to figure out this pee thing again isn't too fun. Thanks for the update!
Posted 12/12/2013 1:31 PM (GMT 0)
Hey Paul

Be patient with the leaking. I have found that some days are better than others. Now I really know why we are called "patient."

Good luck, Scooter
Posted 12/12/2013 2:25 PM (GMT 0)
Hey Paul
I am 3 weeks post cath pull. I was frustrated at say 3, why am I dribbling and peeing all the time? Trust me it gets slowly better. 2 steps forward, some times 3 steps backwards. I went yesterday with a dry pad till 5, for me that was a first. I soaked it between 5 and 8 but that's OK

Point is, it will get better slowly. Be careful of bladder irritation, do your kegals, walk and give it some time

Plus, you have had the urinary sphincter cranked open with a cath for a while, I bet its sore and unhappy. It will probably take some time to heal up

Pat
Posted 12/12/2013 2:29 PM (GMT 0)
Scooter! Great report! After reading it, my simple brain translated all the facts to "Awesome! Scooter's gonna be fine!"
In another thread some of the vets did a great job explaining why the re-stitching of the urethra after the prostate removal causes willy to look smaller for a while, but it doesn't affect erection size and it stretches out over time. I'm 10 weeks post op and everything appears pretty normal now. And I would notice. I need every millimeter!
Mikey
Posted 12/12/2013 11:06 PM (GMT 0)
Went back for a half day of work today (16 days post op). I am a little tired but it was better than I thought it would be. Mentally it was great. There are only so many Law and Order reruns you can watch at home!

It still feels awkward walking around with that pad. I have been using the heavy duty ones but they last a whole day. Would any veterans weigh in about using the lighter ones?
Posted 12/12/2013 11:31 PM (GMT 0)
Hey Scooter, I've been using Sir Dignity pads and briefs with only one leak and that was today. They are pretty comfy and can last most of the day. I've also tried Depends guards but I don't think they offer as much protection as Sir Dignity

Pat
Posted 12/13/2013 12:32 AM (GMT 0)
Thanks Patrick. I will look for them.
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