Life after Da-Vinci robotic Surgery to remove prostate

Hi Lucy, yes I do , these are for when going out to a pub or friends to save any embarrassing moments.  The ones I use are relatively cheaper than top brands and suit my needs. I will edit the nappy word as that's associated with babies, thank you Lucy.

I did reply online but may not have clicked send, I use incontinence pants for when I eat out or visit places where I may not have immediate access to toilets. They work well with me though I don't normally have a bowel problem mainly bladder when out.

Thank you for your reply. This forum has been such a help to us, and people like yourself have been kind enough to give your time to reply to my many questions. 

This has been awful, and frightening, as you know. We have felt we have , " been left to get on with it", I just hope other hospitals other than the one my husband had are more supportive. Thank you again, much appreciated. 

Hello ,it took about 4 months after catheter removal to get his bladder working properly ,he was very good doing his exercises - pelvic floor etc before and after the op . He only used the small light pads.

As he went on, he t was advised  to’ hold it in’ ,when he was home , to retrain his bladder .

I’m sure he’ll get there

Be patient 

 Thank you for your reply.

I do hope so. 

Just going through the same process at 57, grade was 7 (3 & 4) . Also being pushed down the surgery route. I flip beteween just wanting rid to being terrified of outcome tbh. Was hoping to get something less evasive but it doesnt seem likey atm. Hope your husband gets the reult you both need.

Hello Stanlee66bd5e 

Stanlee66bd5e said:

. Also being pushed down the surgery route.

It's entirely your choice of treatment - i know you have posted before but as well as surgery (a major operation with) with your statistics you would also be suitable for Radiotherapy, Brachytherapy or Hormone Therapy. 

Have you spoken to an oncologist or just the surgeon?

Best wishes - Brian

Nope the ocologist has ruled out all of these for me. Even used the phrase "if you were my brother i would encorage you down the surgery route"

I was 58 on diagnosis. 4+3. T3a. June 2024. After extensive research, chose HT, BrachyBoost and RT. Hugely less invasive and if you do your research you might just find that surgery isn’t always the best outcome in terms of chances of recurrence, incontinence risk and permanent sexual dysfunction. Watch the Dr Scholz and Dr Mira Keyes videos. Please ensure you at least have a meeting with a good oncologist so you are in a well informed position before making your final decision. Good luck 

Hi, i have recently had brachytherapy, have a look at my profile..  I noticed at the start of this thread there was mention of radiation therapy leading to other cancers, not sure this is absolutely true and even less so for brachytherapy, so maybe some questions to ask ?   maybe the surgeon can provide some proof on his statement ?   which i can then put to my brachytherapy consultant who would love to read it.