Robotic Prostatectomy - pain after surgery

Mcquade 

I now have a long term Catheter and a few millimetres can make an enormous difference to comfort. Even changing the bag to the other leg can make a difference. I have always used a squirt of instilagel or hydrocaine down the eye of to he penis at the side of the catheter to ease discomfort. It is available without prescription at most chemists, but as with any medication suitable advice should be sort. The antibiotics should sort a suspected infection. If the Catheter is not draining or needs changing make sure it is done by a urologist. I was told don't let anyone else change the Catheter after  my radical prostatectomy. Bladder spasms and "by passing" can be extremely painful and are frequently reported. If in doubt get some medical advice. The discharge ward may be able to help.

Thanks Chris

Edited by member 18 Jan 2021 at 13:28  | Reason: Not specified

Hi,  Could it be that the catheter is fixed too tightly or badly.  I recall a doctor saying my catheter needed a better leg strap when I was in hospital as it was too loose and could strain the wound.

It was also unhappy when I sat down in the loo.   Although I didn't have any pain when walking.

It seems most catheters are in for ten days post-op, and maybe Dad’s is in a few days extra to fit in with the overloaded NHS schedule?

Other guys have mentioned an anaesthetic gel that they use, but no-one’s mentioned the name yet, and I can’t remember.

Ask at the chemist. I suppose Bonjela for mouth ulcers would have a similar effect.

Cheers, John.

Must pay attention..

But not while using a catheter!