What aftercare following Robotic Prostatectomy

Thank you Nick x

On the question of NHS competence.  My team did the best they can but there were gaps.  I was told all about the complication on the day after the op, but then when they took out the blood drain and at my interview with the surgeon they denied it all and tried to claim the blood drain was a normal thing.  I know this is not true but there is no value in following it up more.

Before the op, I was told they might be able to do nerve sparing but after the op I was told it was always going to be non-nerve sparing.  This was from the same person.  Also it took me several weeks to get anyone to confirm that it was non-nerve sparing.

I hate to raise these things as the rest was really good but I don't want to mislead anyone into thinking it will be perfect.

Every step of the way is very personal. It makes every journey so totally individual and different. A friend of mine, for example, had the worst time ever with just his biopsy, warned me of being in pain and out of action for two weeks. I didn’t have any issues at all. Not even blood in my wee (he was a bit miffed at my lack of issues ). My personal journey throughout has been pain free and problem free, so I can definitely be positive about what can happen… and I honestly hope you have the same experience. My journey home was only 25 miles. So a stop or two for a rest would definitely be a good idea. Even feeling good and pain free, you will be knackered and need a rest. So some vibration and bumpy road free moments would be good. 

Was just reading your bio and it is uplifting to see your positive journey, as you say it is very much a personal journey and everyone’s is different but it is nice to hear when things have gone well ,for me it does give more confidence in my decision when reading stories like yours so thank you for sharing 

Hi Paul65plus1,

I had my op on Monday (7/7/25) and had the same issue with the gas. I had to go back in on the Wednesday as the pain was unbearable (plus I felt nauseous) and waited for a CT Scan (the hospital staff were amazing). On Thursday my bowels moved and the gas started to clear and the pain was fine!! The gas was definitely the worst part of the whole thing!! The scan came back clear thankfully and having the extra time in hospital helped enormously. Portsmouth QA are excellent 

I am so glad you are on the mend and am so sorry that you had so much pain.  I had so hoped you might escape it.  I guess at least you knew what it was and hope that helped.

I so wish you a speedy recovery - please keep posting as we are all here reading your story and cheering you on.