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On the Physical Therapy, I took 4-5 weeks of Pelvic Floor PT prior to the surgery.
I had the RALP on 8/23. Catheter out on 9/1. Back in PT on 9/8. That's 16 days from surgery to a PT return.
I am no doctor, but after my experience, I don't think that waiting 7 weeks could be beneficial.
Austin Texas
Urologist Dr Michael Trotter, Midtown Urologists
Surgeon Dr Aaron Laviana, MD, MBA
Hospital Dell Seton Hospital
PT Baylor Scott and White, Angus Rd, Austin Texas
Perry Christopher - I appreciate your comments very much. My surgeon is a man of few words, so it’s good to hear what probably lies ahead for me from someone who’s just ahead of me. I’m looking forward to the next step !