referred for biopsy.

Hi Gordon

You may want to remove the name of the surgeon before the moderators do so - we have a no name policy on here.

I had my RARP in March, and had my follow up with the consultant yesterday. I have been one of the lucky ones. They caught it at the right time and the results are as good as can be expected re the cancer - clear margins, all contained within the prostate, and PSA around 0.

After the op I just tried to get back to normal as quickly as possible. The first week I obviously took it easy with the catheter, but as soon as it was removed I started to move around and probably did things that my consultant and nurses would have been mightily concerned about :)

PFEs are essential to getting the continence on track. This area seems to be a real roll of the dice for most men, but like you I didn't have any urinary issues beforehand, and that may help post-op. I was dry overnight almost immediately, and I get a slight dribble very occasionally, but nothing to worry about, and there are the "phantom" spurts.

I was prescribed Sildenafil for first 28 days - unfortunately no sign of life there. I will get a referral for the ED clinic but there is a long waiting list in East Kent. The consultant has prescribed further 50mg Sildenafil with a once per week 100mg. He has also given me the all-clear to ride my bike, although I was playing tennis after 3 weeks, it was more the issue with the bike saddle and its possible effects.

Good luck with your recovery.
Chris

Try to take things steady so although you don't want to be just sitting around don't do too much too soon. You know your body so listen to what it tells you. All the swelling will gradually reduce but you may have discomfort in your groin area for a few weeks. Try to focus on the things you enjoy doing and don't worry about the results of the biopsy as there is nothing you can do about that as there are basically two outcomes - all looks good or we may need to consider doing something else. Either outcome is manageable so no point wasting today worrying about tomorrow. I am envious of you being a drummer I wish I had the ability to play them as they are what holds most music together. Be kind to yourself and I hope everything goes well.

Kevan

In response to your enquiry I am feeling pretty good but a bit frustrated at not being allowed to do too much for another 2 weeks as a result of hernia op.

As far as PCA is concerned I am not experiencing any side effects from the HT as yet so long may it continue. I am still out and about driving minibuses for the school and thoroughly enjoying myself.

Perhaps the reason I would be rubbish as a drummer is that maybe I under think things but I like to keep life simple.

Please remember that no matter how well you feel don't do too much too soon and run the risk of undoing some of the good work the medics have done

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All the best with the catheter removal. It doesn't hurt just feels a bit weird.

All the very best

Brilliant Kevan,

Great to hear your news:)

Gordon.