Hi everyone
I’m Simon and one week on from a robotic radical prostatectomy operation.
Apart from the horrible catheter, physically I feel ok ish, but devastated emotionally, I cry when discussing anything and with everyone, is this a normal position to be in?
I had a discussion with the psychologist before the op, where again I was emotional but regarding specific things, not making it through the op, pain, etc.
im aware of what’s ahead of me regarding recovery, time, incontinence, ED etc but can’t control my emotions regardless how much I talk about them
Has anyone else gone through / suffering the same thing?
Hello Butler67b9c9d4
A warm welcome to the Macmillan Online Community, although I am so sorry to find you here. I am Brian one of the Community Champions here on the online Community - I am also in the 4th year of my personal prostate cancer journey - although I still have 98% of my prostate!!
The Community is divided into cancer specific groups so to connect with others in the same or similar circumstances I would advise you to join us on the Prostate group - here's the link you need:
Once you click on the link I have provided and the page opens up, just click on "join" on the black banner at the bottom of the page. You can then either copy and paste or repost your post above in the "New Here - Say Hello" section of our group. I can assure you of a warm welcome and plenty of help.
I look forward to "meeting" you again in "our" par of the Community.
Best wishes - Brian.
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