I have some advice...ask us all again once the catheter is about to come out what to expect, because too much information can be overwhelming right now. I wish someone had told me more about the first week post-op. The catheter was a nuisance but not a pain. I had googled enough ahead of time and found other men had posted YouTube videos on how to live with it for the short term. Be sure to check your modesty at the door and ask your nurse all about your catheter before you get discharged. Cleaning around the meatus and emptying the bag are keys but how to stay comfortable is important too and the tube coming out of your penis is pretty rigid. It was actually a relief not to have to get up to go to urinate while I recuperated. Defecating with it in is an odd situation. Prepare your spouse that she will be getting views of you that aren't so erotic anymore. My penis and scrotum swelled up a lot and turned amazing shades of black and blue. I had read about that but was unprepared for the reality. My left leg swelled up and I couldn't elevate it because that's where the catheter connection was taped. Only later did I get told the connector could be switched to the other leg, which would have made life easier. When the big day came and the catheter came out there was no pain, but there was a sudden spurt of urine. Be prepared with pads and something like depends already on your legs ready to pull up. So I am advising you to just get through the first week, and ask us again about week 2, then week 3. We can help.