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Had Radical Prostatectomy last week: What are next steps?

Prostate Cancer | Last Active: Feb 26, 2023 | Replies (51)
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@jerryegge

Hi, glad your surgery went well. I had RALP a year ago. My surgery went well. However, my biopsy results showed cancer in one lymph node. I got my catheter removed one week after my surgery. I started immediately walking everyday for physical therapy. I was totally incontinent for six weeks. I watched some YouTube videos on Kegels. It took quite some the before I was continent, but it did happen! Good luck with your recover. Jerry

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conaway2 | @conaway2 | Jan 14, 2023

Jerry - thanks for your comments, and congratulations on regaining continence.

The catheter comes out on January 18, the 8th day after surgery. I’ll find out shortly what my continence experience will be. I’ve been active bicycling, walking and practicing gentle yoga for several years. Many of the yoga floor poses are similar to Kegel exercises, so I’m hoping for the best.
Jim

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