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@survivor5280

I'm sorry that you are part of our club, but we're all here for you!

First, your hospital likely has a social worker that can help you get in touch with people who help folks in need of rides or in-home assistance.

Second, the recovery time from RP isn't very long. I was chair bound for a day after the hospital, then could get around with a cane (to not over engage my abs) and within a few days I was back at it. It's now exactly 3 weeks later and with the exception of a pesky incision that isn't healed yet, I'm mostly back to normal.

I would suggest prior to any treatment you do things like have your meals ready to go in the freezer or fridge, including some good comfort foods (Mac and cheese was one of mine). You don't want to do anything more than reheat for a few days and, in fact, you may want only liquid foods for a day or two as you adjust to things. I drank a lot of broth - and bone broth specifically because it has more protein and protein promotes healing.

I cannot speak about radiation but I've read that most guys have little to no down time unless they get sick from it.

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Yes. I forgot about the food. I totally recommend fruit salad & jelly. It's all I wanted.
And load up on bottled water. You'll go through lots.

Thanks all for the prompt responses. I won't know what I'll be doing until after I meet with the doctors later this week.
Ya'll make it sound better than I thought it would be. If I take the radiation route, the Dr said that I would be getting intense internal localized radiation directly to the prostate prior to conventional treatment. I don't suspect I'll be driving home from that one as it's surgery.
Sloan is supposed to be one of the best places in the country so I don't know who could give me a decent second opinion, definitely not my local hospital group as they are totally incompetent.
Thanks again!!