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Afternoon all

so today was the day for my radical prostatectomy. Arrived at Castle Hill Hospital at 6:50am and got taken through to the surgical lounge. Following seeing nurses & doctors regarding the op I was taken down in theatre just after 9.00am and was on the ward for 1:30pm, a little late but this was due to having to be given painkillers for the sensation of needing to urgently empty my bladder even though I have a catheter fitted, apparently this sensation will pass by tomorrow.

i was very sleepy from then until now (4:30pm) and still am so I’m going to sign off now before I drop my phone. The main thing from this is I’m still here and will still be here for years to come, after the surgeon popped his head in and told me that he got it all as planned with no complications.

Next job for me is to become a first time grandad at the end of this month so this cancer was no way going to beat me.

Best regards to you all, I’m going back to sleep

John

JohnyBoy over 1 year ago in reply to eddiel

I’ll bare that in mind thanks Eddie

johnam over 1 year ago in reply to JohnyBoy

Enjoy your own bed tonight and take it easy . Nice to hear your doing ok

take care Liz xxx

JohnyBoy over 1 year ago in reply to johnam

Thanks Liz

Alpine Wanderer over 1 year ago in reply to JohnyBoy

JohnyBoy said:
never bow down to prostate cancer

Quire right ! I’m so glad your op went well. Just been watching England score five penalties in a row- that must be a first! Anyway, two great bits of news at the end of what has been a great day hiking in Austria with Mrs AW

JohnyBoy over 1 year ago in reply to Alpine Wanderer

Thanks AW, if that’s your photo it’s stunning, I might have to dust off my walking shoes next

Magpie29 over 1 year ago

Thanks for these posts

I’ve just made the decision to have the operation over the alternatives . It will be in August . It is helpful to know what I might expect to encounter from first hand experience

best to all

Alpine Wanderer over 1 year ago in reply to JohnyBoy

Yep - I took the photo yesterday: we arrived, slung our cases into the apartment and went straight out for a 10km loosening up hike. That’s Mrs AW, also a mountain guide, who loves hiking as much as me (she is my rock). AW

mstev2 over 1 year ago in reply to Magpie29

I don't have first hand experience with the operation, but I have two good friends who have had it in the past year.

One a year ago, who is clear of side effects, and the other last month.

In his case he is still having continence problems, but has healed from the operation. He has some pain at the operation site but is able to deal with that by using over the counter painkillers

None of us have spoken about matter like erectile dysfunction of loss of libido.

Both of them swear by Kegel Exercises to restore/maintain control. They, and I, use the NHS Squeezy app. for Men to guide and keep records.

My own pathway is long term hormone therapy + radiotherapy. I have what they call "locally advanced" prostate cancer, but the intention is still cure. I wasn't offered surgery.

Not first hand experience, but I hope it is some help.

Steve

Changed, but not diminished.

JohnyBoy over 1 year ago in reply to Magpie29

Good luck Magpie29, I’m sure that you’ve made the right decision for yourself, best wishes & good luck

John

Magpie29 over 1 year ago in reply to JohnyBoy

Thanks for the responses . The most difficult aspect so far has been choosing what to do . It a relief that it’s now decided .

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