Well,I,ve been diagnosed today..

I am 9 days post op (laparoscopic). Getting stronger each day. Not had a date for catheter removal yet but can't wait mainly so I can sleep on my side again. I had some constipation problems and was concerned about blood in thd bag but, like you, still feel I have made the best choice for me. I saw my dad die with advanced prostate cancer at 82 and it wasn't pleasant so being only 58 I thought lets get rid of this little rascal, hopefully, before it spreads as it did with Dad.

Today I'm planning a nice shower, getting into some day clothes and asking my wonderful wife to take me for a drive out.

Wishing you well for the future especially the histology feedback.

Paul

Edited by member 08 Apr 2015 at 09:29  | Reason: Not specified

wow ..so you made the decision and stuck with it and now it is done Bravo!!

The most important thing is that you now know in your own mind that you did what was right for you.

I am really pleased to read that all is going so well for you, sounds like you are well on track. Remember all your exercises not just the pelvic ones (anyhow I am confidently told the other ones are much more fun??!)

Best wishes

xx

Mo

Edited by member 08 Apr 2015 at 14:46  | Reason: Not specified

Sonic,

If you are already dry after just having the pipe taken out, you are a very lucky lucky man, congratulations. If I were you I would go out now and buy a Lottery ticket, with luck like yours, you will only need the one! It is good to read about some men who are dry instantly, it balances out for those of us who take a tad longer, and longer.

Quick regaining of urinary control also enables you to play about more often with less chances of leakage or seepage to regain some EF. Get on with it!

well done.

dave

Sonic and Paul

Looks like job's a gud'n for you both.

Catheter removal certainly makes your eyes water. My nurse asked me to cough whilst she removed it. Don't think I was coughing at the end!

It's 2 days short of my 1st anniversary for me, but still leak a little. The next step is to see what happens if your little sticky can become a big sticky. I'm still struggling on that one, but there are signs that sildenafil is beginning to work. As it can take 2 or more years for nerves to heal, I am not overly worried at the moment.

Hope your recoveries continue to go well.

Paul

Seriously tho,I never expected results like this,in such a short space of time..just hope I,m feeling this way in a year.time will tell..

Understand what your saying Barry,but what else do we base our decisions on ultimately.we can only take on board the experiences of others,the positives and the negatives,and make personal judgement based on that.in the end without the help of all o u guys I may have found making that decision far harder,and possibly wrong.

Being thrown into the world of prostate cancer is not an easy one for any of us,with no prior knowledge of what that entails,you have to find others who can share experiences,ops,treatments,meds..etc,

Just glad I found u lot..warts and all..:)

Great news mate, continence result fantastic, hope it all continues.

Thanks Chris

Cheers Chris,hope your doing ok.
Hi Bri,no she told me that if I didnt pee within 6-7 hours to get myself up to A&E.
Was all done in my living room,over a cuppa.
My consultant recommended either the district nurse or my local hospital.having spoken to my surgery,they offered the DN,s services.
I will say though that I may have jumped the gun a little,I,m peeing ok, but am now experiencing a pretty strong pain in my groin post pee.
Rang 111 and was advised to get a urine sample up to hosp tomoz,just in case.
If this persists though I,ll be up there sooner than the morning,should add that I,ve no temperature,sweats,nothing unusual you might associate with infection other than this pain,which dies down relatively quickly,maybe 15 mins after.
Could be due to all the recent action my groin has seen recently so will monitor and see how it goes

Take care all.

UTIs do usually clear up quickly with anti Bs but be aware that they can also recur so don't wait until things become unbearable before you seek medical help.

The guys are right the removal of your catheter so quickly did seem unusual and rough removal can cause other pee related issues so make sure you drink lots of fluids, water particularly although cranberry juice also helps. Beer will not but it would take your mind off things!

Best wishes

Mo

Hey guys,thanx for posting,
Chris,whats a stricture?
Mo,I,m on it,i,ve downed 3litres today,and have taken tramadol and paracetamol,the only thing that could touch the pain.
ibroprofen and the codeine from the hospital were a big zero.
Have used tramadol before,for other muscle strains,and it's a wonder drug.unfortunately can't down the beers with it,lol
Sjtb-hi,sorry to hear the other half is still having trouble,I think damage by catheter is a common problem,although not everyone suffers i,m sure,but any tube down your tube for any length of time,is bound to cause some friction,possible damage to the eurethra,aggravated by urine flow.
I had mine in for 6 days and developed a little light blood spotting at the tip,but thought little of it.on reflection this was probably catheter friction on the inner walls.
Hope all goes well

Take care guys