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Does this ever get easier?

User
Posted 26 Jan 2024 at 06:27

Finally, OH has had the operation and is back on the ward.....

User
Posted 26 Jan 2024 at 08:19

Originally Posted by: Online Community Member

Finally, OH has had the operation and is back on the ward.....

Fantastic, lets hope he has a smooth and speedy recovery.

User
Posted 26 Jan 2024 at 09:35
That’s brilliant news Willow…my Husband just a little ahead of yours, had his op on 10/1. A few complications but is recovering nicely now. You are both on the first rung to moving forward but take it slowly.

Debbie

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Posted 26 Jan 2024 at 09:56

Thank you for your positive reply Debbie, it's been a really hard 11months but at least he's finally had the operation. We know he's not out of the woods yet but like you say we are on the slow road to recovery. 

Willow 

User
Posted 26 Jan 2024 at 20:34

Well done Willow, people forget this is just as hard or even harder on the ladies in our lives. We could not do it without your support! Wishing your OH a speedy recovery. D x

User
Posted 26 Jan 2024 at 21:14

Willow,

So pleased for your both that OH has finally had his Op. I hope his recovery goes well and you get him home soon.

All the best for the future,

Derek

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Posted 27 Jan 2024 at 07:11

Thank you for your lovely comments , he is already home, not even 24hours in hospital.  I have got to collect medication today. I'd like to think it's because he's really well, but they need the beds.  He is ok just very tired, the consultant said he had removed all of the prostate and the nerves (which we expected) and we will know the full details in around 4-6weeks. 

It was at the hardest times when I turned to this forum , times when I couldn't ask anyone else the questions because they caused to much worry and hurt. I'm the sort of person that has to know all the possibilities however bad they may be. It's the only way I can deal with things, so when you are told bad news it's not a shock and you have already prepared how to cope with it. You have all been supportive and incredibly informative, I know we are still on this journey but you have made it easier.Thank you all xx

Willow 

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Posted 27 Jan 2024 at 09:06
That's all excellent news and everything crossed for a speedy recovery.

1. Keep him moving - walks around the house every 30 minutes is enough to prevent thrombosis and to assist the healing

2. Get some senokot to get a bowel movement within 72 hours but don't let him push or strain

3. Keep the catheter where it leaves the penis and at the connector 100% sterile with antiseptic on a pad - never touch with fingers.

4. Even when he is feeling better, do not lift or strain for at least 2 weeks - a friend did and is now back in for a hernia op.

5. Hopefully the shoulder pain will dissipate - it's a bugger so keep him on the 1000mg paracetemol until it goes

6. Wounds need redressing every other day - they might be slightly red to start but get a nurse if you see any puss or weeping. The stitches are most likely dissolvable.

The worst is now over and recovery is straightforward for the majority of us - it just takes time and he will feel so much better when the cathetar is removed and that isn't painful at all.

Good luck! xx

Steve

 
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