thanks guys for all the encouragement especially you guys with the large prostates like mine. yesterday, day 2 was probably the worst. swollen, walked, got tired quickly but I probably just expected I could do more.. soreness was beginning to lessen late yesterday and I didn't need any help getting out of recliner or in but I did it really slow. did take 1/2 pain pill last night before bed just in case and just to help relax. really no pain, just precaution. no BM yet but I feel them working. yesterday I could feel every contraction which brought a little pain which lasted just a few seconds. started using Neosporin on cath at penis, stays soft, doesn't dry out like ky. Slept in recliner again but will try bed tonight. actually feel pretty good this morning.. . A little pressure around scrotum area but no pain. Dr said expect soreness. quit leaking I think at bandage. changed it yesterday. other incisions look good. worst is over I believe and so STEVE N. I know yours is tomorrow. My kidney stones were 100s of times worst than this. This is mostly just discomfort and maybe a stomach ache. At least in my case. Will be thinking of you tomorrow and any others that will be happening. My Dr. had 2 others last Thursday, and I was the second one. He did say since I was in good health with no other problems it would not be so bad on me. I hope my posts will give encouragement to those after me just as those that posted before me. God bless you all.