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RARP scheduled, what to expect for day to day life recovery
My RARP surgery is scheduled for early August at Mayo in Rochester. Wondering what to expect for a recovery. I know the incontinence and ED issues will be there to deal with but what did everyone else experience with the day to day recovery. Things like work ( I have a desk job), longer car rides, air travel, golf, household chores. Just kinda back to normal other than the long term side effects? Just trying to get a picture in my head what the end of summer may look like.
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71 had RARP in January. What has been stated so far is goo0 Lots of variance in results. I have significant incontinence despite nerve-sparing. It might be helpful to get with a pt that specializes in males and pelvic floor issues and start the training one or two months prior to the surgery. this is now a standard protocol for many urologists. If you never get incontinence then that is great. However, there is research to support that pelvic floor muscle rehab (Kegels) connect to improved efficacy if started prior to surgery.. it is like buying insurance if it turns out you did not need then all the better
i wish you good luck