My dad has just be diagnosed, I'm scared!

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Posted 23 May 2016 at 21:50

I've been to see him. He was feeling Groggy, as we expected, but it went ok as far as I know. He had robot assisted surgery. They didn't say much else as he got back on ward quite late. He was in pain, not the incisions, but gas like pain. He also said he felt desperate for a wee!! Must've been the catheter giving him the sensation of a full bladder. Got to spend 40 minutes with him before visiting times ended. Nurse was just giving him some pain relief as we left, so hopefully that will help him be more comfortable and he gets a restful night. Will keep u all updated. Thanks for all your advise and support.

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Posted 24 May 2016 at 07:10

Great to hear it all went well with your Dad.

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Posted 24 May 2016 at 15:30

We dad went down for surgery at 2.30 pm yesterday and at 2.30pm today, I was driving him in his driveway! He glad to be home, but in a lot of pain, more like gas pain from the Co2 they use during surgery. They are pleased with how the op went, they said his prostate was 4" long, so they had to make a bigger incision to remove it. The tumour was in both sides of the prostate, but they got it out with no complications. Now on the road to recovery, 2 weeks with catheter then will see what happens next. Will keep you informed on his journey.

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Posted 24 May 2016 at 16:24

Wish him a speedy recovery from us.

It's not unusual to have the "trapped wind" feeling following surgery. You could ask the nurses on here for advice in what he can do to shift it, or I'm sure many of the men on here that have undergone the operation will be along to advise what helped them. Glad it is all over or him

We can't control the winds - but we can adjust our sails

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Posted 08 Jun 2016 at 10:47

Update: dad had his catheter removed this morning, had his first couple of wees and all seem well! I've updated bio, here's a copy if anyone interested....... 😊

23/05/16. Surgery day... Dad had his prostate removed today, robot assisted. It went well. That's all I know right now, until I go visit him again tomorrow. Hopefully he has a restful night and can come home tomorrow.

24/03/16 Dad was discharged from hospital. He was still in a lot of pain, mainly from the gas used during surgery, left him with sharp pains in side and shoulders.

25/03/16 Dad went to A&E early hours of morning. Not only did his penis resemble a purple Jabba the Hutt, but his heart was pounding fast. Docs took bloods, ECG. Bloods showed possible infection, so they put him on ward for the night to observe.

26/03/16. Bloods seem OK, ECG ok, they said his heart was 170bpm, but probably just due to the trauma of all he'd been through. He had a slight temp, but was discharged with antibiotics as a precaution.

Uncomfortable 9 days after, with catheter, but got bit better each day.

8/06/16 hospital appointment to have catheter removed. Went great. Had 2 good pees in the 2and half hours he was there! No leaks so far and they scanned lower tummy and it looked absolutely fine!! He's very glad how it all went and is now sitting in his garden in sun feeling very thankful! And positive. Next appointment at hospital in July. Think this will be to discuss how it's all gone, prostate biopsy results and what happens next.

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Posted 08 Jun 2016 at 13:19

Apart from the visit to the A&E department it all sounds a text book procedure so far. Just make sure Dad takes recovery at his own pace, no marathons but keep mobile.

Thanks Chris

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Posted 08 Jun 2016 at 16:53

What brilliant news - so pleased for you all. Fingers crossed that all the follow up results are good but take it a step at a time.

All the best

Kevan

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Posted 08 Jun 2016 at 21:50

Hi..

Yes... apart from the A&E incident it sounds good so far... hope the follow up stats are all good. As others have said... encourage your Dad to take it easy during recovery.

KRO...

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Posted 20 Jul 2016 at 22:17

Hi all. Dad is continuing to do well. Since the catheter was removed he's only had the odd 'dribble', but getting less.

15/07/16. Appointment with surgeon. He was pleased with dads progress, PSA blood test result 0.01, so that's great. He said the cancer was on both sides of prostate, but all contained, so 'one of the lucky ones' were the surgeons exact words. He told Dad to go home and celebrate. We really do feel blessed. Thanks again for all your support, I shall continue to update and read through others journeys. Next PSA test in 6 months.

Wish you all well. Colleen X

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Posted 21 Jul 2016 at 07:06

Thanks for the update Colleen.

It's always good when members follow through with information, it encourages others, especially the newly diagnosed.

Best Wishes

Sandra

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