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Apprehensive, and asking for your advice pre RP

Prostate Cancer | Last Active: Feb 14 3:12pm | Replies (60)
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Thanks very much, I was interested to hear your experiences re physical activity post surgery. My hope is to do exactly as you suggested - get up and move around, sure it’s helpful from both a physical and emotional perspective.

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michaelcharles | @michaelcharles | Jan 21 10:33am

IF you can, squeeze in 1 PT appt preop to receive Kegel instructions.
Biopsy July 17; surgery 2 wks later and 1 session was very helpful for me during recovery period.
Catheter no big deal: Mine was in 10 days. I walked in the house 20 - 30 mins /day in 5 min increments.
Plastic bucket for cath bag was excellent suggestion I received.
Keep catheter clean; see videos. I cleaned once daily.
And, I removed my own catheter; standing in the shower; very easy; slid out mostly on its own.
My continence post catheter was excellent: credit Surgeon, PT and good fortune.
Good luck. You will do fine.

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