Headed for Surgery

MickaC said:
@Daytona Al
Praying everything goes in your favour.
Sending a speedy recovery wish.
TAKE CARE.
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Mika, your prayers mean much. My poor wife is having to deal with so much these days. I've gone from being the strong guy to the retired patient overnight. Please include Mercedes in your prayers, if you have time.
 

Alligatorob said:
I had TURP ( https://www.mayoclinic.org/tests-procedures/turp/about/pac-20384880 ) surgery about a year ago, a little less. It was no fun, the first few days of recovery were troublesome, particularly until the catheter was removed. But it got better and the plumbing works a whole lot better now. Glad I had it done.

Best of luck to you!
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Hi Alligatorob,

How long did they keep in the catheter? I thought that my surgeon said 10 days, but that seems excessive. Maybe I misunderstood. Like you, I'll be glad that it's done. My prostate has had it's day. Time to say goodbye.
 
Irwin said:
Let us know how it goes. I had a UroLift procedure for my enlarged prostate, but it didn't work.

Good luck, Al!
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Hi Irwin,

Mine is coming out completely by Robot. Apparently, they make small holes on either side until it collapses. (so says the doctor) It's confusing. The surgeon made it sound like the easiest thing in the world. Then he said that I'd have a catheter for ten days. That's a lot of time for an easy procedure.
 
Daytona Al said:
How long did they keep in the catheter?
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Only about 48 hours. Once the blood in the urine cleared they took it out. Hope yours is not too long, but it won't last forever...

Daytona Al said:
My prostate has had it's day. Time to say goodbye.
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Glad mine's gone, and I don't miss it! My only regret is that I didn't do it sooner.

You will be fine, better than before, just keep telling yourself that. It is true.
 
Alligatorob said:
Only about 48 hours. Once the blood in the urine cleared they took it out. Hope yours is not too long, but it won't last forever...


Glad mine's gone, and I don't miss it! My only regret is that I didn't do it sooner.

You will be fine, better than before, just keep telling yourself that. It is true.
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Maybe I misunderstood the guy. He couldn't have really meant ten days.
 
Pecos said:
Daytona

Best wishes!
They do so many of these nowadays that every thing should go very smoothly.
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Thanks Pecos. The surgeon really made it sound like a quick thing... more like tonsils than prostate. But, then he said you'll returned in ten days to take out the catheter. That's not an image I'm liking. Maybe I misunderstood.
 
PamfromTx said:
I can relate. For years I would be alone and scared due to hubby's horrific working hours. I felt very alone.
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I'd like to hear how you dealt with the loneliness. I'm used to being surrounded by people at work, and now here with just my wife. She's the greatest, but is used to a strong dynamic husband. I don't yet have a clue what to do with my days after this surgery is over. But I feel that she needs me to me out and about and my normal self. I've had a few volunteer feelers about working at the front desk or talking with patients at hospice. The front desk seems pretty lame, since there isn't much traffic. Maybe I'd be better off with the patients. In the meantime, I'm trying to find out what to do with my life. I'm reading a book every two days, which passes the time, but there has to be something more, after my recovery. I love writing to people of SF, but that is just a few minutes per day. I wish that I could find other ways to work with people online.

It sounds like you've been through this. Let me know if you have any insights. Any ideas are appreciated...
 
Daytona Al said:
Yes. I think it collects Urine in a bag. Yuck.
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Yes. With a cath, you never actually "Go to the bathroom." Urine constantly drips into a bag attached to your leg. You can shower with it, since everything is made of rubber & silicone. (I had a cath for 6 days).
It's easy to empty, but you have to empty it before bed & you wouldn't want to plan to be away from home for too long because you don't want the bag to get too full.
The bottom of the collection bag has a plug & you want to empty it when it's no more than 3/4 full. The hospital should provide a 2nd spare plug in case you lose the one on the bag. Make sure to ask for an extra one. I was really concerned about leaking, but it never did. That plug has ridges on it, so it's not likely to come out until you pull it out.
Don't be alarmed if you get a little blood with the urine.
 

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