Incontinence (New Title)

Glad to see you post surgery, congrats, ED!
Not unusual to have nothing going into the JP bag. It's there for just in case...I think when there's a bag attached to our bodies, we think there should be something going into it! Everyone is different so don't worry.

Heal Well,
Susan

Has my first bowl movement today (day 4)!!!!!  Only you guys would undrstand how exciting that was. I worked very hard on my diet so it would be an easy "pass through" and it was.

Now another worry: Anyone provide any experience with the removal of the JP Drain? Does it hurt? What should I look forward to? Can I do anything so there will be no pain?  Thanks,  Ed

Ed,

The JP drain removal is not much to worry about. In my case the NP removed it before I left the hospital. Whether or not it is removed before you leave the hospital of afterwards depends on how much it is collecting. The NP told me that other men said that the removal did not hurt it just felt funny because when it is pulled it comes all the way across the abdomen. Then she told me to take a deep breath and blow it out slow and she pulled it. She was right that it felt funny but it also hurt for just a few seconds. She told me that was because I tightened up. One reason I tightened up was because I was watching her pull it. I would suggest that when it is removed that you do not look at it being pulled. I think that it is just normal to tighen up when you see something like that being pulled from you. Also, the other thing that got me was the length. I was expecting something about a foot long and it looked to me like it was three feet long.

Once again, any pain you may have last only a real short time.

By the way, welcome to the other side.

Tamu

Tamu

Ed,

I felt quite a bit of discomfort when the J.P and the catheter were removed.

Just an uneasy feeling and a little pain.  On both occasions, by the time the pain started to bother me, it was over.

The sleeping issue is normal.  General anesthesia, pain killers, pain, trauma, catheter discomfort - all contribute to the issue.  Drink a lot of water and keep walking.  My doctor wanted me to do kegels with the catheter in.  While it really isolates the muscles involved, I found it hurt a little and didn't do many.  Do what kegels you can but avoid lifting for a few weeks!

Cedar Chopper

Catheter & Stomach Drain removed yesterday (Day 8). Also, Pathology Report ALL GOOD. This journey for me so far has been without significant incident. Some of that is do to the help/support from this Group.Thank you everyone.  Ed

Hey Ed,

Its great to be untethered!!! And you path report is the best. Congratulations and good luck for great healling...

Jim

Hi Ed,

Would like to know how you made out since 4/16.  Many of your numbers paralleled mine going in but, be it as it may, have positive margins on left side and waiting to have post op PSA on 10 May.

NJ60  As you can tell from my thread, I was at the Cleveland Clinic for DaVinci. Since I have no "reference" other than this Group, I have a very hard time determining how I am doing.  One of my key goals was good consistent soft bowel movements. I have accomplished this with a very careful diet and Colace (100mg) three times a day. Catheter was not a problem and there was no leakage. Was surprised that my stomach was "bloated", but stomach is now almost normal. Drain stopped functioning and there was slight leakage which was only worry/bother. Not sure if you have special/specific questions. Just let me know.  Ed

Sounds pretty normal to me. I think it is pretty normal to leak a bit more late afternoon/evening. Have read lots of reports of that. We got ours out almost two weeks ago, Ken was getting up 3-4 times a night and only in the last few nights or so has been able to sleep through to about 5:30 AM. (it kinda jumped from getting up to pee all night to sleeping ALMOST all night). So would guess in the next week or so, you will be noticing improvement on that.

He also has noticed that if he makes sure to do his first set of kegals right away in the morning (after his first pee), that his dripping is less during the day. So not sure if that would help you or not.

Keep us updated on your progress as it goes along, you and us both are pretty soon out to know how the incontinence thing will turn out, but best kegeling to you :)

Tanya (and Ken)