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User

Posted 02 Oct 2016 at 11:22

Good to hear all went well, feet up and try not to do too much.

User

Posted 03 Oct 2016 at 20:40

Hi Paul

Pleased everything went well for you. This has given me more confidence for my operation on 10th October. Keep us posted on how the recovery goes and I will see if I can catch up.

Brian.

User

Posted 04 Oct 2016 at 07:03

Hi Brian,

The OP itself is OK as you don't feel a thing, I went down at 7.30am and was in recovery at 12.00 so about 4 hours, the biggest problem I had was with gas, but once I had a good fart it was much better, and you can fart anytime and get away with it, I am feeling OK, catheter has not been a problem, stomach hurts a bit from entry wounds but mainly when I cough or sneeze, so one step at a time, I think a little pain is good as it reminds you that you have had a major OP, anyway good luck for you OP any questions please ask,

best wishes

Paul

User

Posted 04 Oct 2016 at 12:42

Hi Paul really glad op went well and you are taking things easy. Jayne

User

Posted 04 Oct 2016 at 14:59

Thanks Jayne,

I suggested to my wife that I should get a bell but she was none too pleased,

Paul

User

Posted 04 Oct 2016 at 17:14

It must be the name Paul as you and my husband share the same and he sometimes thinks he is funny too 😊 seriously glad all going well and tell your wife to make sure she has a rest wherever possible too as it has been stressful for her too and surprising how the tiredness creeps up. Jayne x

User

Posted 04 Oct 2016 at 17:40

Don't worry, I will make sure she gets plenty of rest,

Paul

User

Posted 08 Oct 2016 at 16:32

Hi Paul

Getting very nervous myself now! I have been told to present myself at the hospital at 11am on Monday morning and have nothing to eat after midnight tomorrow! Meeting up with friends tomorrow for a nice Sunday lunch in an attempt to take my mind off things. Thanks for the good wishes and continued good wishes for your recovery.

Brian.

User

Posted 09 Oct 2016 at 09:13

Hi Brian,

I remember how nervous I was before the OP so I know how you feel, I was nervous right up until they collected me for theatre then the nerves just seemed to go away, I just thought this is it no going back now and then I woke up in recovery, you are doing the right thing having a family dinner will help take your mind off it a little, anyway good luck for tomorrow, let me know how you get on as soon as you can,

best wishes

Paul

User

Posted 12 Oct 2016 at 06:39

Hi Paul

Just to let you know everything has gone well so far. I have posted more information on Un welcome news by Oxonian on the site, very much hope everything is still going well with you.

Best wishes

Brian.

User

Posted 12 Oct 2016 at 10:14

Hi Brian,

I am glad everything went well, just take it easy and rest, I was supposed to have my clips out today but the practise nurse phoned in sick so now have to go tomorrow, I have been going out for a short walk every day and really feel ok, I have to stop myself from doing too much I have never been one for sitting about,

best wishes

Paul

User

Posted 12 Oct 2016 at 11:46

Hi all,

Has anybody had leakage around the catheter where it goes into the penis, I get a little when I walk or go to the toilet, the catheter is draining fine,

Paul

User

Posted 12 Oct 2016 at 13:15

P

The leaking or " by passing" is quite common,it can be uncomfortable when passing a motion.

Thanks Chris

User

Posted 13 Oct 2016 at 17:49

Hi Chris,

Still getting quite a bit of by passing, catheter seems to be draining OK filling a bag every hour, its just a pain in the butt,

Paul

User

Posted 21 Oct 2016 at 07:18

Hi Guys,

Well it is now 3 weeks since my OP, feeling OK but still feel tired I don't think I realised what a big OP it was, try to walk every day, I am having my catheter out on Monday can't wait as it is a bloody pain, any tips on when the catheter comes out, I have a stock of pads etc,

best wishes

Paul

User

Posted 21 Oct 2016 at 15:53

P

As regards having the catheter removed I posted to HH the other day my surgeon is convinced the swift pull on my sticking catheter was the start of my stricture problems.

You could be lucky and be dry from day one. At first you will want to go as soon as the urge comes on, as things progress try to hang on a bit longer before going to the loo. You are probably going to need too retrain the bladder, try to avoid going just in case. I had a Boots urine bottle and a towel and spare briefs for when out in the car,i think I only needed it a couple of times. Standing up from sitting seems to be the most common time to leak along with coughs and sneezing.

A tenna2 pad can hold over 500cc of urine, I had a tenna2 pad inside a snug pair of briefs. I also tested the absorbency of the pad by standing in the shower with a pad in the briefs and let the bladder go.

Stopping mid stream is frowned upon by incontinence nurses but occasionally I would stop mid stream to see how well the sphincter was working.

Hope all goes well

Thanks Chris

User

Posted 22 Oct 2016 at 09:43

Thanks Chris,

I have a good supply of pads etc, I think getting home from the hospital after having the catheter removed is what I am most worried about, can't wait to get it out it has been a right pain, leaking quite a lot I think maybe because it has been in so long, 3 weeks, anyway not long now,

regards

Paul

User

Posted 22 Oct 2016 at 14:50

P

When my RARP catheter was removed I then had to drink water in a controlled way i.e. do not drink all the water in one go. I then had to urinate three times before being allowed home, it has recently been changed to twice. So you Will have some idea how you bladder is leaking or retaining before you leave hospital. I was given pads to wear before I left the hospital. On the down side the water you drank before urinating is still working its way to your bladder. I recall that I leaked getting into the car and getting out but not enough to fill the pad or wet my clothes. I did put a towel on the seat just in case, I only had a twenty minute journey home so not to bad. There may be blood in the urine when you start urinating naturally, I was told rose wine colour is okay red wine colour should be checked.

Remember to relax and do not get anxious about passing urine once the catheter is removed. Do not try to rush things.

Thanks Chris

Added, You will probably have a bladder scan to ensure your bladder is reasonably empty.

Edited by member 22 Oct 2016 at 14:52 | Reason: Not specified

User

Posted 22 Oct 2016 at 15:16

Thanks for taking time to reply,

regards

Paul

User

Posted 25 Oct 2016 at 08:26

How did you get on Paul with your catheter coming out yesterday? Hope all has gone well for you.
HappyH

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