Returning to work

Don't know if you had laproscopic or open surgery but I was basically back to being able to lift heavy objects (being careful) 6 weeks out from my surgery - saying that I am sure every situation is a little different.  I also went back to work 3 weeks after surgery, but I have a desk job.  However, I do work out, and certainly do yard work etc.. My biggest problem in lifting is continence. Straining usually causes leakage.  Best of luck..

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RBAge 61
Original data - pre-operation
PSA: 5.1
T1C clinical diagnosis, Needle biopsy - 10 cores, Gleason 7 = 3+4 in 1 core (40%), 7 cores Gleason 6 = 3+3 ranging from 5% to 12%
All scans negative
Lupron administered 4/9/2008 for 4 months (with idea I would undergo external beam radiation followed by seed implants - then I changed my mind).
Robotic DiVinci surgery - Dr. Fagin (Austin) May 19th
Post operative - pathology
pT2c NX MX
Gleason 3+4
Margins - negative
Extraprostatic extension - negative
seminal vesicle invasion - uninvolved
1st Post PSA .04

you should be ok but would run it by the doctor. one potential side effect of robotic surgery is getting a hernia. take it easy on the lifting until doctor says it is ok. i started doing yard work and lifting at the 8 week mark. however, it wasn't every day. i eased into it....

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Age 48

occupation accountant

PSA increased from 2.6 to 3.5 in one year

biopsy march 2008 - cancer present gleason 7

decision - surgery (robotic)

surgery may 9, 2008 - houston, tx

pathology report -gleason 8

margins clear

4 week and 6 week PSA >.04 (undetectible)

12 week PSA <.04

continent at 10 weeks (no pads!)

kegel's twice a day 20 reps