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Posted 02 Nov 2025 at 10:32

Good morning all,

I had my RARP 8 weeks ago, which I was dreading, and my stomach still aches a fair bit which is holding me back from being as active as I would like, I'm a bit concerned that too much or the wrong exercise might make the healing time worse! I understand that it was a major operation and that everyone heals differently but was wondering how long other people take to heal and for the aching to disappear. 

I'm doing a lot of walking but finding it really difficult to work out what other exercises it is ok for me to be doing - any thoughts would be really appreciated.

Just a bit of info re my PC background:

My PSA was 13.8, the Gleason score both prior to and following RARP was 3+4 and was T2C both before and after.  I consider myself extremely lucky to have had full nerve sparing, Complete Urethral Preservation (CUP) which gave full bladder control after TWOC.  The operation was performed with NeuroSafe and pathology showed negative margins so at the moment all the signs are good.  However, it will be another 4 weeks before I have my first PSA so still slightly nervous.   

Thanks

Nick.

Edited by member 02 Nov 2025 at 18:10  | Reason: Not specified

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Posted 02 Nov 2025 at 20:46
Wingers, that sounds very positive. Eight weeks is a point where you can start thinking of increasing your exercise levels. The usual problem is that people want to do things much earlier, and don't recognise that their small scars don't reflect quite how major the operation has been for their insides.

It depends on what your normal exercise activities are. Walking is great. Cycling because it puts pressure where your perineum may be sensitive is something to start very gently and with a saddle that has a central cut-out. I suspect you need to be pretty cautious with anything that needs a lot of core strength (weight lifting, or other gym stuff) but you can plan to work towards it.

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Posted 02 Nov 2025 at 21:06
Nick

I had a RARP in Jan ,my post surgery histology was T2c Gleason 3/4 .

having read quite a few posts on here I think ,my recovery was pretty normal ,I played 9 holes of golf after 12 weeks

Without any adverse effects.My advise would be to err on the safe side and don't overdo things

Good Luck with your recovery

John

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Posted 02 Nov 2025 at 22:06

Originally Posted by: Online Community Member
 I think ,my recovery was pretty normal ,I played 9 holes of golf after 12 weeks

It seems par for the course.

Edited by member 02 Nov 2025 at 22:09  | Reason: Typo

 
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