7 weeks since RALP

Ok, so today marks 7 weeks since my RALP surgery. I'm going to say that things are going really well. I've been back at work for several weeks now, and I'm finding my energy is doing pretty well. I still get tired an hour or so after lunch, but aren't having any major issues. I'm keeping careful with what I do physically, and try not to get into too much exertion.

I've slept better than I have for a long time the last 3-4 nights, and am fully continent overnight for up to 6 hours. Daytimes, I'm basically using 1 Depends "shield" a day, and it's a little damp at the end of the day, most days. I'm feeling the occasional drip at random times, but nothing major.

Tomorrow, I'm going to call and make my 3 month post-surgery appointment for checkup and PSA draw. My supposition is that this appointment will be a 5 minute "how's it going" chat. My answer: couldn't be better.

Oh, my wife and I are doing just fine in our private moments. No drugs required. It's never been better.

So, to all you guys who are scared to death of surgery...it can, and frequently does, turn out very well.

Nice report Halbert. Glad to hear this.

Sounds like about where i was at 7 weeks, except I was taking Cialis (still am, not sure if I need it or not). And at this point, 3 months out, I am pretty much squirt free, which makes me happy. Slept 7 hours without getting up to pee last night, for the first time.my previous record was 6 hours.

So it keeps getting better, glad for you.

Hi halbert
Glad to hear that your recovery is speedy
All the best to your coming PSA test.

halbert said...
Ok, so today marks 7 weeks since my RALP surgery. I'm going to say that things are going really well. I've been back at work for several weeks now, and I'm finding my energy is doing pretty well. I still get tired an hour or so after lunch, but aren't having any major issues. I'm keeping careful with what I do physically, and try not to get into too much exertion.

I've slept better than I have for a long time the last 3-4 nights, and am fully continent overnight for up to 6 hours. Daytimes, I'm basically using 1 Depends "shield" a day, and it's a little damp at the end of the day, most days. I'm feeling the occasional drip at random times, but nothing major.

Tomorrow, I'm going to call and make my 3 month post-surgery appointment for checkup and PSA draw. My supposition is that this appointment will be a 5 minute "how's it going" chat. My answer: couldn't be better.

Oh, my wife and I are doing just fine in our private moments. No drugs required. It's never been better.

So, to all you guys who are scared to death of surgery...it can, and frequently does, turn out very well.

Wow, that is one incredible report, congrats! If my results at 7 weeks- or 26 weeks- were 1/2 that good, or at 1 year + in the bedroom dept- I would probably be a much bigger surgery fan than I am! Whoohoo! Good for you, Bro!

Great report! I'm also doing very well and don't usually get tired in the afternoons any longer. Like a couple of others have reported, no luck in the ED department though :( - you are one lucky guy.

Great! Great! Great!

Good going halbert, sound like a text book case.
I won't be long before you are out this way but I have to tell you its snowing pretty good at the moment. I think my calendar isn't set right or I forgot to wind it.

HMS

First and foremost - thanks for sharing the good news halbert, and also for continuing to provide a great narrative on your journey - again - very, very helpful for the newbies.

Now regarding winter - "back home" in the U.P. of Michigan they're still ice-fishing on the lake I have property on, although that will end this weekend with temps hitting the low 60's for a few days. In the interim though winter's not quite done with the Yoopers yet - they have a Winter Storm Warning for Thursday night into Friday, 6"+ of heavy wet snow!

halbert said...
Ok, so today marks 7 weeks since my RALP surgery. I'm going to say that things are going really well. I've been back at work for several weeks now, and I'm finding my energy is doing pretty well. I still get tired an hour or so after lunch, but aren't having any major issues. I'm keeping careful with what I do physically, and try not to get into too much exertion.

I've slept better than I have for a long time the last 3-4 nights, and am fully continent overnight for up to 6 hours. Daytimes, I'm basically using 1 Depends "shield" a day, and it's a little damp at the end of the day, most days. I'm feeling the occasional drip at random times, but nothing major.

Tomorrow, I'm going to call and make my 3 month post-surgery appointment for checkup and PSA draw. My supposition is that this appointment will be a 5 minute "how's it going" chat. My answer: couldn't be better.

Oh, my wife and I are doing just fine in our private moments. No drugs required. It's never been better.

So, to all you guys who are scared to death of surgery...it can, and frequently does, turn out very well.

Something is whacky with my computer or this website. I am showing this post as having been made yesterday. On the other hand, Halbert's signature says he had the surgery 2/15, well over a year ago.

Ok I give up… am I nuts... your signature states 2/17 15 as date of Ralp…over a year ago. is that a misprint. I only ask be cause I know…I think…you have been here well over a year.. and 2/17/15 seems to be the date.. Maybe my time machine finally is working…but then again time machines can only go forward in time…inspite of what movies depict..

Just saw this pop to the top..yeah, it's been a year and 7 weeks, almost exactly. I have no idea how this got bumped to the top....and half the comments were made yesterday, including one I made a year ago, more or less. A software gremlin is definitely in the house.

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