FACTS EVERY MAN SHOULD KNOW BEFORE PROSTATE CANCER SURGERY Many men want to know what prostate cancer surgery is like, including what to expect before surgery and what to expect afterwards.
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Most men experience very little surgical pain - probably 80 percent are like me...I had my surgery on a Monday; by Friday I was at a graduation party Men (who have not had experience with one) really fear the catheter. I let them know that they will be asleep when it is put in. They may be like me and sleep very well with it in. Changing bags from a large capacity night bag to a smaller capacity day bag is simple and doesn't involve removing the catheter. If all goes as planned, you will be walking the night of surgery and then the next day. Most men go home the following afternoon, unless they are otherwise directed by the doctor. Your biggest discomfort may be from gas pains, hence the walking. For a robotic surgery, they have to fill the body cavity with gas to manipulate the equipment. Until we get rid of the gas in the normal way we do, there can be discomfort. You may wake up from surgery feeling a strong urge to urinate. This is because the balloon at the end of the catheter, that holds it in place in the bladder, is putting pressure on the bladder and the brain is sending a signal to go pee. Not to worry, it is going into the catheter bag. When you get home, you should be able to get around as you did before and not be confined to a bed or chair, unless of course your doctor has given other orders. Have loose fitting clothes like PJ's, sweat pants or shorts for when you leave the hospital to accommodate the catheter. You don't need to wear pads for leakage when you leave the hospital. When you visit the doctor's office to have the catheter removed, have men's incontinence pads with you, as you will be leaking. If your leakage is heavy, you may need a compression style underwear. This simply is a brief that has a slightly longer leg and is made from a stretch material, not cotton.
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