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Posted 1/23/2017 1:07 AM (GMT 0)
First of all I want to say how grateful I am for this forum and everyone's posts - thank you! I had my radical prostate surgery six weeks ago. Since then I've been healing ok... Two pads a day, seems to be improving slowly. I seem to have most control at night, my worst is when I'm moving around doing things, then it's pretty bad. My ed is still very poor, but if I spend an hour I can usually get Mr happy to at least smile a bit - for this I'm grateful as I know it could be much worse.

Lately, I noticed a pain in my buttox like constipation. My bm's have been good, so I stared a laxative in case that was the issue. This helped a little, but my bm's have always been good and the pain remains. It's not constant, I usually feel it when I move around. The other day it got so bad I had to take an ibuprofen to kill the pain. Anyways, I've never had this issue before and I'm not constipated, therefore I'm just wondering if this is just part of the healing?

Thanks, I appreciate any feedback.

Helgi
Posted 1/23/2017 2:53 AM (GMT 0)
Try walking if you can tolerate it.
Posted 1/23/2017 3:10 AM (GMT 0)
Hi browntrout, I've tried tried walking, that helps a little by getting my mind off things. Thanks for your feedback. I hope everything goes ok for you.

Helgi
Posted 1/23/2017 4:33 AM (GMT 0)
thats a new one on me...tho I understand in a robotic surgery has you kinked up in weird positions which could cause it...I'm sure it will selfresolve...most things do generally speaking...except when frenzy arrives...then all bets are off...you seem calm and settled...
Posted 1/23/2017 4:43 AM (GMT 0)
Ya, I'm sure it will be fine, sometimes your imagination gets going... Appreciate your feedback Bololidat.

Helgi
Posted 1/23/2017 6:09 AM (GMT 0)
Helgi,

The sort of pain you describe isn't at all unusual six weeks after prostate surgery. It is caused by nerve irritation in the pelvic floor. It usually goes away after three to six months. It can also be caused by overdoing your Kegel exercises. It's certainly something to talk to your surgeon about next time you see him but he will probably tell you to be patient and see if it doesn't resolve as you continue to heal.
Posted 1/23/2017 6:39 AM (GMT 0)
PeterDisAbelard,

Sounds about right. It flared up pretty good today so I figured I better do some do diligence. I have been doing a few more Kegel's than normal, so perhaps your right on that count as well. Thanks for the feedback!

Helgi
Posted 1/23/2017 7:00 AM (GMT 0)
Dear Helgi
My hubby GG had all manner of bizarre pains in his butt after surgery, and they lasted for a good couple of months. I feel sure they will resolve, even though it seems a bit alarming right now! Keep the faith!
All the very best, Jaybee.
Posted 1/23/2017 7:15 AM (GMT 0)
Thx. Jaybee! All the best to you and GG.

Helgi
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