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Posted 12/2/2013 7:07 PM (GMT 0)
I feel like I'm making good progress on getting back in shape after surgery.  While walking our two Labs this morning, I started to feel stronger while walking along our trail that takes about 45 minutes.  I told my wife how pleased I was with my progress but I still can't get by without a 1-2 hour nap in the afternoon.   Just exhausted like now and ready to hit the bed. 

I missed my nap with family here over the holidays.  I've been basically dry since the catheter came out two weeks ago but missing my nap caused me to use 3 - 4 pads that day because of the dribbles.  I wasn't happy but thought those pelvic muscles were telling me that they were tired.  Does this sound familiar to you guys?  I'm finally starting to sleep more than 2 hours at night without getting up to pee all the time.  That's why I need the daily nap.

I'm concentrating on my recovery but I can't stop thinking about that first PSA check.  I know whatever it is, you all will be there to help me along the way.  I just love this site. 

Thanks for all you do yeah ............Berk

Posted 12/2/2013 7:49 PM (GMT 0)
That's a great report.

hang in there - waiting is a killer but I suspect you'll be fine.

Andrew
Posted 12/2/2013 7:49 PM (GMT 0)
Good luck, keep up the walking.
Posted 12/2/2013 8:45 PM (GMT 0)
sounds like you are doing well.
I am 5 weeks post surgery. Walking every day and pottering around the house. Not having naps during day but have to rest as feel tired at times.
Some nights i sleep through and others i am at toilet once or maybe twice(i normally dont have to go.i am down to one small pad at day and one at night. i actually had 3 dry days last week and thought it was all over. But not today. every thing i do i leak. frustrating but at least i am improving. anything is better than that bloody catheter.
had blood test last week and am waiting for result. surgeon said very happy with op and thinks could be complete cure. we shall see.
keep going Berk.let us know your result
Posted 12/2/2013 9:45 PM (GMT 0)
Berk,

Sounds like you are doing good, and on the right path to recovery. I just finished three weeks post op and went back to work for a half day today. Feeling great except still having to get up every two to three hours at night to pee. And I still have a drop or two of blood now and then at start of urinating. I have been dry from the time the catheter was removed and no ED.
Posted 12/2/2013 10:26 PM (GMT 0)
Thanks for the update sounds like your are doing well. Tomorrow will be 3 weeks since my surgery and I still have that dang cath and will have it until next WED which will be a month. So I have been limiting my walking because it's no fun with this thing hanging out! Also hoping for positive results. Best wishes.
Posted 12/2/2013 10:41 PM (GMT 0)
Hi Berk..& guys
Good to know that you all are progressing...keep it going
Speedy recovery..
Posted 12/2/2013 11:25 PM (GMT 0)
Berk,

Can't any of us recent RALPs get a decent night's sleep? Like you and Lapilot, I'm up 2-3 times each night and have been dry since the cath came out. I've had such a good recovery, much better than I was prepared for. I feel so bad for any of you who have had any ongoing "difficulties". There but for the grace of God goest I. I'm just glad that we all have this forum in which we can get info and draw strength that we can get through it. Be well!!!
Posted 12/2/2013 11:27 PM (GMT 0)
Berk,

You are doing great. The naps are a sign of the fatigue which is most normal post major surgery, no shame there. As you heal and recovery more and more, you may find the need to do so to lessen.

Good luck ahead.

David
Posted 12/3/2013 5:13 PM (GMT 0)
Good progress, if I remember correctly at about 3 months the bladder really started gaining capacity and I was sleeping all night.
Posted 12/4/2013 1:23 PM (GMT 0)
Berk

Good progress. I played golf three weeks post op after open RP but I took naps daily. Went back to the gym after six weeks. I have put on weight which I don't like. I'm 12 weeks, one pad mostly for security as I rarely leak.

One of The biggest problems with this disease is trying to forget that you have it. Your life is forever changed. I spend time on this and other boards daily ; it helps to know you're not alone and I'm awed at the strength of some of the guys with terrible issues, but also concerned that I may become one of them.
The fact that I'm almost 70 , retired with too much time on my hands is not helpful!
Good luck!
Bob
Posted 12/4/2013 4:08 PM (GMT 0)
Bob,

If you can put it behind you that is best. If not, consider attending one of our GFMPH gatherings. We can help you decorate around the elephant that has sat down in the living room of your brain.
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