Mick
A little tip for after surgery when the catheter is in. Buy yourself what they call a leg sleeve. Mine were called Ugo Fix, they make such a difference when you have the catheter bag on. It’s so much better than the provided straps and 100 times more comfortable. Be patient with all your recovery and the catheter will be out sooner than what it seems, once out you will be able to start your rehabilitation with gusto. Make sure you do your pelvic floor exercises now and continue to do them everyday, the more you do them the better chance of being dry sooner. You should be prescribed a pump by your specialist nurse, when you get it make sure you find the time each day 30 mins is recommended but not for the first few months give yourself time to heal, the nurses will advise you when the time is right. As I said be patient. I found Maggie’s centres were superb just talking to the other guys was a huge help. Not sure with covid if you can use Maggie’s virtually, but Pcuk is great for chatting with guys who have been through what you are.
Im six months post RARP and reactions are scarce buy getting there. I am dry now at night and day buy have the occasional leak after a sneeze or cough.
Take care and all the best for your surgery, keep in touch.
Carl.