Hi Maria,
I had RARP 8 weeks ago, & in a similar spot.
I experienced abdominal pain similar to what Adrianus describes. A dull stitch-like ache running down the right side groin, & a raised length about 4-5 inches long.
I was admitted to hospital for a UTI on the 27th December, where I spent a week on an antibiotic drip. The day after I was admitted the ache became so tender, that when lying down on my back I couldn't even raise my right heel an inch off the bed it was that painful. I had to roll on and off the bed. I had full movement left, right and backwards of my leg, but not forwards, when in the standing position. However walking wasn't too bad. I mentioned this to my surgeon, who had a feel about, and said it was probably a build up of fluid as my lymph nodes were removed during surgery, and to massage it as much as possible to help disperse any fluid. After two days the pain was completely gone and I had full movement of my right leg again.
Two days ago a similar ache started. Similar raised area, but this time it is located just below the incision where the prostate was removed from the body, and down my groin to about half way down my inside thigh. It's a bit uncomfortable but not debilitating. This is the only discomfort I'm experiencing post op, so I think I'm doing quite well all things considered.
That was a bit long-winded. Hope it helps & all the best to your OH.
-Taps14
Edited by member 21 Jan 2024 at 08:42
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