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Posted 3/23/2017 1:46 AM (GMT 0)
Hello everyone, I am 1 week out from RALP and earlier today the catheter was removed. The final pathology report was positive and I am feeling good about my decision to seek definitive treatment. The incontinence post catheter has been troubling but I hope it gets better with time. I didnt expect it to be to the degree it is. Its like I still have the catheter in but I dont have a bag to collect the urine.

This forum has been such a great support and source of information.. i am very grateful I found it and grateful to all of those who take time from their days to provide this support. THANK YOU!
Posted 3/23/2017 1:56 AM (GMT 0)
Glad to hear that your surgery went so well. I joke about the day the catheter being removed is something that you will remember better than the day that your first child was born. Take it easy for awhile and maybe some short walks and drink plenty of water. Keep us posted on your progress.
Michael
Posted 3/23/2017 2:11 AM (GMT 0)
Catheter freedom is nice! You are progressing and you will feel better each week.
Posted 3/23/2017 2:13 AM (GMT 0)
It's a whole lot better comin' outta that hole than goin' into it. Sunny side up!
Posted 3/23/2017 2:17 AM (GMT 0)
It gets better each day.

Hang in there,
Andrew
Posted 3/23/2017 12:16 PM (GMT 0)
raypaul,

Congratulations on your progress. It will get better. I had a few instances of bed-wetting but mostly first year out. Th kegels helped me--your doc can give u an instruction sheet for this and, with time, things will improve.

Your path looks really good and I hope u can put all this behind u in short order.

Robert
Posted 3/23/2017 12:20 PM (GMT 0)
Congrats on being on the other side of this. Don't give the incontinence a second thought right now, it's wayyy too early. Expect progress in fits and starts, 2 days forward one day back. It's not linear, but it will get better over time
Posted 3/23/2017 3:25 PM (GMT 0)
Ray- you have made it past the first hurdle of your treatment. Getting a good pathology report is excellent. You should feel wonderful. Continence issues normally get better with time. Follow your doctor's suggestions about kegels, etc. Many guys are substantially dryer by 3 months.

As far as ED is concerned, again, listen to your doctor regarding rehab. However, at this point, relax and let your body heal, especially the area they worked on.

Based on my experience, you're doing well.
Posted 3/23/2017 3:26 PM (GMT 0)
It gets better...
Do the exercises, walk and try not to dwell on it. I remember forgetting to put pads in one day only to find I was dry that evening. Never used them again.
Hang in there.
Posted 3/23/2017 7:06 PM (GMT 0)
Its a big day getting the catheter removed, phew! what a relief. Continence will take time. Remember you just had major surgery and all the parts inside are angry! Give yourself some time to heal. Do your kegals, drink water and take walks. It will be so much better in a few weeks
Posted 3/24/2017 4:38 PM (GMT 0)
Thanks for the advice, happy to report some improvement on day three. Didn't expect this level of incontinence but I am happy to see some improvements. I have been dry at night which I read is the first step in regaining continence.

Relieved by my pathology report and trying to focus on my physical rehab and the incontinence and ED issues. Any advice on the ED issues- my surgeon didnt prescribe on ED meds and wanted to see how things were after a month without it.
Posted 3/24/2017 4:57 PM (GMT 0)
Waiting is the difficult part. You're body needs some time to heal. Give it time.

on the ED, yeah, wait a month and see what comes up.

Andrew
Posted 3/24/2017 5:15 PM (GMT 0)
Regarding the ED issues, I found my body was swollen in that area for a good 4 weeks or so after surgery. The area was sensitive to the touch for a few weeks more. That's why I already advised letting your body heal before doing any rehab.

When you feel ready, start experimenting and see what kind of feeling you get. Adding ED drugs will increase blood flow to the area, which as you know is essential to an erection. Your doctor should have told you orgasms are possible without an erection.
Posted 3/24/2017 5:38 PM (GMT 0)
Congrats - things will improve - give it time -

Bobby Mac
Posted 4/9/2017 1:11 PM (GMT 0)
Good news. One day at a time. It gets better.

I can't remember the last time I used a pad.

However, now we're like ladies who have had a couple of kids. Laugh too hard, cough or sneeze with a full bladder and it's tinkle time. LOL
Posted 4/12/2017 6:34 PM (GMT 0)
I put a bit of detail in another thread, so I won't replicate it all here.

here is a link on page 7 of this prior thread.

https://www.healingwell.com/community/default.aspx?f=35&m=3672808&p=7

somewhere, I also commented on the progression after the catheter is removed, there was a very detailed thread about what is actually going on there, with the bladder, after the balloon comes out having been IN for 7-10 depending. See if you can find it I think the points I make in there might help you out

keep healing, keep eating, keep exercising and trying things out.
Posted 4/13/2017 4:54 AM (GMT 0)
Moving forward is is always great. Sooner than later walking will be good for you. IT was good for the mind and helped me get some sort of blood flow. I am 7 months out and the days you are dealing with are just a memory. it will be for you too.

Good luck.
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