Hi Dave
All the very best. I've only just read your profile and posts. I had to check my medical note file ! As forgotten about the pre-op
We lived very near by hospital at time (2015) so made little impact on our time in many ways. To get to your question :
Mine was 3 weeks from pre-op. However I didn't know the exact date of op at pre-op. I think I asked and each Hosp. may operate (excuse pun) in differing ways. The pre-op triggered the next stage which seems logical. Pre-op took 10 mins and very routine. I was keen to move forward as I was diagnosed in Nov 14. So 3 calendar months (to the day actually) from biopsy result to LRP. Thankfully I was quite fit and had zero medical conditions (in fact no prostate symptoms either) So having to go into hospital and knowing you have cancer is more than 'surreal' in many ways. I was in over night - 34 hours in total. (a bit more on my profile)
Again I know nothing of your own general health - just ring / explain situation to your team coordinator. The pre-op included MRSA test , maybe that's now std. They want results obviously to be current .. plus your 'signature' protects the system. I was and still am on zero medication. BP fine fine etc.. I saw nurse only and no one else, Wife came with me. Can't remember much else.
I would be interested in your PSA History and decision why you choose surgery (PM or public). Early detection in your case looks very positive. The 'gold standard' can only be post op. ie Full biopsy when removed. Mine did get upgraded to T3 from T2. I knew both sides had tumours following my one and only biospy.
Note : I did actually do my pelvic floor exercises, kegels etc and still do .. (I was a tad cynical to say the least. ) and was dry after 1 day. Catheter out in 7 days (I was pleasantly surprised as expected and was told 10 to 14 days). Again no idea if that directly helps or the skill of my surgeon re bladder neck and the bunch of nerves he explained in that area. I guess it all helps. Don't worry at all if it feels a little more than odd for quite a few months.. re. bladder and bowel movements.. I think the body takes time to re-adjust and self heal (this wasn't explain to me at the time, so much to take in anyway). All obvious stuff. ie bladder sits lower.. it's a sensitive item and had a lot to put up with. I actually have a flow more like in my 20's (ie 20 seconds or less for wee ) and excellent control.
Note : I was also told NOT to take any citrus drinks and especially no Cranberry juice, by the very professional and knowledgeably lady who took my catherer out, plus cut down on caffeine after 3pm. So drink more water with the cider, beer and curries now ! I had been drinking pomegranate juice and cranberry juice for 2 or 3 months on someone advice. Again I'm sure others will see this and post. I was told you need to treat the bladder kindly. Seriously I should cut out on the strong curries also.. maybe one day.
All the best.
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