Surgery done

Murcao 26 days ago

5 replies
112 subscribers
207 views

Last Wednesday I made my prostatectomy in Leuven ,robotic with Da Vinci robot ,everything went perfectly according to the plan as my surgeon assistant told me the day after my surgery, one night stand on the hospital, an now some weeks for recovery, almost no pain ,only the gases in following days ,the belly hurts a little bit when walking ,now next Thursday to remove bandages and cateter, also the first appointment for blader exercises as the long recovery begins ,in middle o mei appointmentwirmth surgeonto discuss next steps,lots of hope in my heart at this moment, behind stays the dark days of diagnosis and uncertain treatment, with the help of God, and many of you ,now I think I'm in a good path ,thank you all very much .keep on fighting, we all know it's difficult but one thing I learned with some amazing people here ,Never give up .

johnam 26 days ago

Great your past your surgery and not in too much discomfort . It’s now time to relax and after your catheter removal it will be time to exercise.

best wishes

Liz & OH xxx

Millibob 26 days ago

Hello Murcao (Murcao)

Thank you for the update. Great news that your surgery is over and that you are on the road to recovery. Take it easy and listen to your body.

I hope all goes well for you moving forward, it must be great now you have had the surgery and you don't have the worry anymore.

Keep us updated with details of your recovery.

Best wishes - Brian.

Community Champion badge

Macmillan Support Line - 0808 808 00 00, 7 days a week between 8am-8pm

Strength, Courage, Faith, Hope, Defiance, VICTORY.

I am a Macmillan volunteer.

Murcao 26 days ago in reply to Millibob

Thanks a lot Brian ,hope you are doing OK as well, the worry, as we all know, will live with us forever ,we will never be the same men as before ,the psychological effects on us are for ever ,but we have to learn how to live with that ,the biggest difference is that now hope is the major feeling in my heart and that is in great part thanks to you all ,you spread hope where only fear rulled, never forget you my friend, and I can't ever thank you enough, all the best for you all ,I'll keep in touch.

Alwayshope 25 days ago

Good morning Murcao . I am glad that your perseverance has managed to get you the treatment you wanted and wish you well for a speedy recovery with your family.

All the best and let us know how you get on.

Murcao 25 days ago in reply to Alwayshope

Thank you very much ,wish you also the best for you and a special hug to your husband, I personally don't see it so much as perseverance ,but mostly fear, all together and with your help in this group made me believe and have hope ,and that combined with the fact that Belgium is nearby, in a a way I feel I had a lot of luck ,thanks again for your help in those dark days ,all the best for you and for your family, thank you again.

More from this forum

Surgery done