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Posted 3/11/2010 8:23 PM (GMT 0)
My husband had daVinci surgery Tuesday and we came home from the hospital today. When the surgeon came to see me after the surgery I am sure he said Harvey should do Kegels with the catheter in. Did I understand correctly? Wouldn't that hurt? Thanks so much.

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Husband age 60
PSA 4.5
Diagnosed 12/09; 8/12 cores positive 5% to 50%
daVinci surgery performed 3/9/2010 at UNC
Waiting for pathology report
Posted 3/11/2010 9:15 PM (GMT 0)
After my DaVinci surgery (10/2009), I was told explicitly by my uro/surgeon NOT to start Kegels until after the foley catheter was removed. I've seen posts from other members who said they were told to start immediately. Looks like it depends on the doctor.

Also, he wanted me to be sure to start walking on a regular schedule - he implied the regular walking and regular Kegels needed to stay in balance - working the correct muscles.

Forgot to add a "welcome home" -

Post Edited (142) : 3/11/2010 2:18:52 PM (GMT-7)

Posted 3/12/2010 12:47 AM (GMT 0)
From www.drcatalona.com ......FAQs...after surgery, and after removal of the catheter, kegels should be done in sets of 10, four times a day...........my surgeon told me to skip the kegels until the catheter was removed too.
Posted 3/12/2010 1:00 AM (GMT 0)
I absolutely wouldn't do those with a catheter in place, the tube is going right through the middle of what you are trying to squeeze. If your husband is still with catheter, then it means he is barely out of his surgery, not a good time with all the soreness and initial healing going on in a delicate area.

Of course the correct answer, ask his doctor, but couldn't imagine a doctor saying to do tht with a cath in place.

David in SC
Posted 3/12/2010 1:53 AM (GMT 0)
sorry - I get things backwards at times ... here is a website re kegels and a short quote -

http://www.cancercare.msu.edu/patients-caregivers/prostate-cancer/kegel-exercises.htm
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What are Kegel exercises?

Kegel exercises are special exercises designed to help you control urine flow after your surgery. Sometimes after surgery, men have trouble controlling their urine flow and often leak or drip urine. It is normally recommended that men start Kegel exercises as soon as the catheter is removed. They should not be carried out while the catheter is in. Many men find that doing these exercises allows them to reduce urine leakage more quickly after removal of their catheter
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Posted 3/12/2010 2:51 AM (GMT 0)
I think the absolute rule here is "Ask your doctor."
Posted 3/12/2010 8:02 PM (GMT 0)
I agree with Geezer - ask your doctor. My experience was no kegels while catheter was in.
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