I wanted to thank everyone who responded to my previous post or has shared their own stories. Everyone's experiences are slightly different but I find people's posts are useful and reassuring to read.
It’s now two weeks since my operation and I’m doing OK so far. Catheter is out - hurrah! I am not experiencing any pain, though I do still feel a lot of discomfort around the operation sites, with the main problem being the swollen scrotum, though even that is not quite as bad as it was. Some occasional leaking of urine (I'm using Tena no 2 pads), but only when I move from sitting to standing suddenly or if I laugh or cough.
At night it’s difficult to get comfortable enough to fall asleep, due to the swollen scrotum, and from itching around the surgery wounds, which leaves me tired during the day. Some days are better than others, but the overall trend is positive. However, most of the day I am up and about, reading, watching television, and walking around the house. I have even graduated to some minor chores such as emptying the dishwasher and folding the laundry. I am also getting out of the house for short (10-15 minute) walks every day.
I have an appointment for histology results in early January. My Gleason was 4+5, so I hope everything will be OK.
Best wishes to everyone,
David