Tiredness and groin pain after prostate removal

Hi, I am only  3 weeks post op and still have catheter in comes out Wednesday, just started walking around the  village and feel ok. Are you doing exercise ?

Hi, yes I've been slowly building exercise through walks for several weeks, things were improving but recently seemed to have gone backwards. I was hoping by what is now 10 weeks post Op, I'd be able to go for a 2-3 mile walk without pain building & fatigue setting in?

Yes me too, I have started walking with the catheter still in just around the local area 1to2 miles  and I do leak a bit but well padded up ! Not experiencing any tiredness yet and taking painkillers when required. I shall follow your progress with interest and wish you an easier road ahead as you get back to running. Take care. 

Thanks, hopefully everything is straight forward for yourself & the recovery is quick.

Hi, I am now seven weeks post prostate removal, I still get tired in the afternoon. I do sometimes get a bit of groin pain when I either do too many pelvic floor exercises or put just a little bit too much effort into them, which I did the other day. My condition post-operation is what I would call stationary it is not getting worse but also not improving. 

Thanks for the reply, I think the healing process is taking longer than I'd expected but it sounds like this can be the case for some folk, I'll need to readjust my expectations & let the healing take it's course. I hope your condition improves soon, it sounds like we're in it for the long run 

If I may offer you the perspective of someone who is 18 months after surgery it's this: groin pain and other pain is not uncommon; healing often takes much longer than "they" say; and everyone recovers from a major operation such as a prostatectomy at a different speed. 

The other day my wife and I were in a local park, and I remembered a time maybe 8 or 10 weeks after my operation, when we had visited the same park, and after walking less the a hundred yards from the car park I had an attack of groin pain so severe I couldn't move. It took me ages to get back to the car, just a few steps at a time. I'm pleased to say that now seems like a lifetime ago. In short - things will get better.

Best wishes for your recovery

Thanks Angus, it seems to be a common theme that in time things do improve. I think I was expecting too much too soon. Good to hear that things are good with yourself now & thanks for the message

Hi

i I had surgery last August. The fatigue even 7 months on is still an issue. If I plan to do something it has to be just half a day then my body just tells me it’s had enough. I can only manage to work 3 days a week mostly from home. I’ve recently developed back pain which then appeared in groin and hip. I also had a very sore spine. My last blood test PSA was raised. Another test next week then seeing surgeon again. No one is suggesting it’s cancer metasized but it is concerning. 

colin

Hello ColinS62  Sorry to read your post Colin.

As you have an up and coming meeting with your surgeon I would make a list of your issues so nothing is missed : raised PSA, fatigue, back pain and sore spine.

Keep us posted as to how you get on.

Best wishes - Brian.