I'm having a robotic prostatectomy in about a month. Cancer was identified via MRI and then biospy right around my 60th birthday. Gleason of 3+4 and 3+3.
I'm active, fit, with a huge amount of energy and am wondering just how debilitating things are going to feel during post-op recovery. I've seen people saying the first month is a hard slog. But I've also seen people who are able to return to work after a fortnight.
All advice gratefully received. I'm trying to remain positive about the outcome. Nothing has spread (had a PET scan a couple of weeks ago). I have no other medical issues....not taking any medicines and generally in excellent health. Apart from the prostate.
Thanks for all guidance.
Hello Mark (Mark5508)
Welcome to the Macmillan Online Community, although I am so sorry to find you here.
I can't answer your question as I didn't go down the surgery route myself and still own about 98% of my Prostate (the NHS keeps taking bits).
Whilst you have made the choice of surgery I just thought I should ensure your team have fully explained all the options and side effects. Here's a link to the NICE guidelines:
NICE Guidelines - Prostate Cancer.
There is some great information there particularly at 1.3 and 1.3.7.
Yes I have known people to be back in office work after 2/3 weeks. People employed in manual jobs take 5/6 weeks BUT remember we are all different and you need to listen to your team and your body.
I hope the above helps, I am sure others will be along with personal experiences soon.
Best wishes - Brian.
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