After my open surgery, I was feeling back to "normal" at about 10 weeks. Best of luck. Eric...
It's best to stay off the pain pills, take some ibuprofen if you really need something. Drink plenty of water. I hated the catheter too, but you get used to it, Best of luck. Eric...
The doctor said he did 300 robotic surgeries not 300 robotic "prostate" surgeries. If he did the last one in February and now its September, that's only two per year and over ten years, perhaps he...
My catheter was in 16 days and except for some exercise and walking outdoors I stayed home the whole time. The removal was quick with just a twinge of pain....
Hi David, I had open prostate surgery in January 2010. It took 6 to 8 weeks before I felt as I did pre-surgery. But since the low-energy post surgery 6-8 weeks I am feeling better than I have in many...
Sephie, hoping for another ZERO for both John and you. I had my open surgery on Jan. 4, 2010. I go for my first post-surgical PSA test on April 14. Keep us informed....
Patti, congrats to Karl on his excellent progress. When did the Doc say he can start playing tennis again?...
I also took a robe and wore it over the hospital gown while walking/exercising in the hospital hallways. If I remember correctly, I only took meds dispensed by the hospital pharmacy including my...
My first appt with Urologist after open surgery was 16 days post surgery, which was planned date for cath removal and was removed by male nurse exaactly on time. He deflated balloon with a syringe...
I took my blackberry which gave me access to friends and family and also access to the internet and email and games. Left my watch and wallet home, only took insurance card and drivers license. I...
HI, I'm about 8 weeks past opeen surgery and about two weeks ago I started having similar issues, needing to urinate but only drops and and a small squirt, and then repeating a little while later....
Concerning helpfultools and aids in making treatment decisions, I did find the Nexcura Prostate Cancer Profiler Tool very helpful. I'm sure they are other website decision tools that are just as...
Great analogy, I always enjoy watching Mad Ma Beyond Thunderdome. You would have loved watching and hearing Tina Turner singing the song at her Concert....
Ms. Caregiver, hang in there. The world will change dramatically for the best once the catheter is removed....