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Posted 1/26/2008 5:41 PM (GMT -7)

This site is great!
Where else can you go to get guys to open up on subjects such as leakage (from my prior post).

I did have my RALP surgery. I am in my 3rd day of recovery. Overall, pain wasn't too bad. It's more like a major discomfort. I knew that the "catheter thing" was going to be annoying - but I didn't expect it to be THAT annoying. It's like it is it's own appendage.

Experiencing some swelling in the legs and noticed that a portion of my testicles are "black-n-blue".  Had anyone experienced either one of these?  It's hard to tell what is normal anymore.

Just had my first BM today....I was "really" trying to be careful with that - especially since the doctor said "no straining". Been taking the stool softeners (not sure if they really do anything).

Been continuously walking around the house just to keep the circulation going. I'm keeping in mind what everyone has stated, "take it easy". So, I'm resting alot.....which is good for me physically - but mentally, I wish I could do more. I guess, "physical" wins!

First post-op appt is 2/1.....I will hopefully be able to say, "bye", to my catheter.

Posted 1/26/2008 6:17 PM (GMT -7)
There you and glad you are posting. In no time you will get that thing out and be on your way. Keep it clean where it comes out. I guess you figured out no underwear is better.

Post when you can.

Randy
Posted 1/26/2008 6:18 PM (GMT -7)
Hey! Congrats. you've made it. Isn't that catheter thing a drag? I told me teenage son that size did matter finally...my appendage was draggging around on the floor behind me. i told him to eat his heart out. The BM's are miserable with the cath in. Yes the stool softeners do help...in fact, I still take them three weeks out cause constipation is a very common side affect of all this and wow, does it hurt if it isn't easy. you're right...where in the world do guys sit around and talk about this stuff???
Obey the doc's orders!
Paul
Posted 1/26/2008 6:23 PM (GMT -7)
Sounds like you're doing well Philly. I say keep taking the stool softeners and drinking plenty of water right now-- especially during the day. I was told to drink tons (gallons) of water during the first weeks after surgery and it drove me nuts at times, but I drank it.
Also (check with your doc first) don't write off the benefits of stool softeners right now. They come in very handy, even if they result in very loose BMs for you. You need to keep the plumbing going. Before you know it, you'll be off the softeners and back to your old routine.
Best to ya,
Tom
Posted 1/26/2008 10:47 PM (GMT -7)
Philly--It's good to hear from you and to know that you are in the recovery stage after your succesful surgery. Take care and hang in there...Tim
Posted 1/27/2008 11:51 AM (GMT -7)
Phillysub how are you doing?
Posted 1/27/2008 2:52 PM (GMT -7)
Welcome to the other side. Good luck with the pathology results as well. Happy Healing!

Tony
Posted 1/27/2008 4:55 PM (GMT -7)
Hey Philly,

That's a big hurdle behind you on the way to recovery. Congrats on a great job!!! Now take it easy, kegel a lot and bask in the knowledge that you have conquered the enemy.

Let's get well together...

Jim
Posted 1/28/2008 7:15 AM (GMT -7)
Philly

Welcome and it looks like you have cleared one big hurdle in getting the surgery behind you. Take it easy give yourself a chance to heal. Good luck with the patholgy report and future PSA test's, may you get nothing but 0's.

Norskie
Posted 2/3/2008 1:15 PM (GMT -7)
 Hey ~ Phillysub, Welcome Home!!! We are ~   Thinking of You ~ and wanted to let you know! In Friendship ~ Lee & Buddy     Helping to keep your journey together.... Started by: phillysub 02-01-08   I DID IT!! (RALP) Update #1 01-26-08   I DID IT!!!! (RALP) 01-25-08   Catheter Leakage 12-29-07   Enlarged prostate and (post-surgery) incontinence 12-10-07   Need to pick: surgery in Jan or April? 11-18-07   Robotic in Phila area.   To help Newbies… robotic assisted laparoscopic prostatectomy ( RALP ) laparoscopic radical prostatectomy ( LRP )
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