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Posted 2/10/2018 4:20 AM (GMT 0)
DaVinci Surgery Mon- Jan 29...And all went well.

My surgeon, the well known urology surgeon- Dr David Lee (at Penn/Pres in Philly ) said all went well-
The day of my release- he told me he feels confident my next PSA test will be non detectable

Saw his Phys asst- past Tuesday (6 Feb)- & she took out the catheter & gave me the path report-

It was a 4-3- GS- There was no seminal vesicle involvement-No lymph node either & surgeo even took a piece of bladder tissue- to check- all negative & all neg margins--

Soo-- I feel really happy & relived--

OK- a non urological problem- (I worry about many things ) The port area around my navel- has been giving off a very small drip of clear fluid (Looks like a tear drop.

The Phys- Asst- said-as long as there is no pus or area does not become red...not to worry- BUT...I do !

I've rinsed it w warm soap & water & put a dab of neosprin on it- & covered it lightly w a sterile gauze & yet..in mornings...it is a bit stained-

Twice this week....I have called up after hrs--Urology on call -- Both guys told me...
"It has not been that much time- post surgery- it might take some time to heal."

OK.....what do I do..? Has ANYONE here experienced this..?- Is only 11 days post surgery really a "Short time"...? -(I tend to be impatient..in all things )-

Anyone have any idea- why this happens..?

Thanks- Hoping to hear from anyone---well---- the surgery went well with good results hear - but this small...."weeping" has me concerned ! Will it eventually....just heal...?

Regards,
Richard
Posted 2/10/2018 10:36 AM (GMT 0)
I had a similar problem. There was liquid coming out from two red and sensitive spots around the navel for some weeks. My doctor said it was a seroma. This is common in other types of surgery. 6 weeks after surgery they seemed to heal but suddently they went red again and leaked a few drops of bloods. After that they have been drying, now they just show as dried darker areas, I am not worrying about them anymore. I hope it helps.
Posted 2/10/2018 10:46 AM (GMT 0)
Richard - I had them also they had just guit then I ended up with hernia surgery and then started over where they did the hernia surgery at my belly button. I had total shoulder surgery in Aug and also had some leakage for a while so I believe it's pretty normal so I wouldn't worry about it. Concentrate on walking lots to help with healing and continence control. Wishing you the best in your journey with PCA.

Larry
Posted 2/10/2018 1:43 PM (GMT 0)
Richard,

Great news about the good pathology report post-op. I didn’t have your particular issue with drainage, but I did have a hematoma at my largest incision site. I was worried about it and asked my urologist about it a couple times. He said it would heal and he was right.

You have been through major surgery and it will take months to fully heal, just no way around it. It’s tough to be patient but the best thing you can do is take it easy for the next several weeks and walk as much as you can. Things will heal but it will take time.

Now that your catheter is out you should also be doing kegel exercises. You didn’t mention how your urinary continence is going but kegels and walking will help with that. Good luck on your recovery. Several of us have been through it recently and will do our best to help you out.

Jeff
Posted 2/10/2018 2:17 PM (GMT 0)
Congratulations on making it to the other side. 11 days is not long. Tiredness can last quite a while, so be prepared for that. Walk, rest, repeat! My drain was on the right side, not by the navel. The longest incision was just above the navel, but belly hair hides it pretty well.
Posted 2/10/2018 4:23 PM (GMT 0)
Thanks to all you guys--

Yes--it is a seroma--I guess I am impatient...& want things to heal quickly--

Anyway...my continence is good--& I do walk a lot-
R*
Posted 2/10/2018 5:13 PM (GMT 0)
Richard,

Sounds like things are healing up. Good news on the incontinence as well. You didn't happen to go out to watch the parade on Thursday, did you?

It does take a surprising amount of time for recovery and recuperation. I went back to work on day 20, and I probably should have stayed out longer. Cabin fever, however, took over.
Posted 2/11/2018 2:09 AM (GMT 0)
No, Hal-
No parade for me-!

This darn fatigue- Never have I felt so fatigued for sooo long-!
Monday makes 2 weeks - You went back to work on day 20....!

Gosh....takes soo long for the body to recover !
R*
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