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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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@perrychristopher

Interesting. I'm not a doctor either but was told I needed to heal before I could start PT. This included the evaluation appointment where they instrumented me to check my abdominal muscle strength.

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perrychristopher | @perrychristopher | Jan 15, 2023

My advice is listen to the surgeon or Urologist but DEFINITELY inquire about Pelvic PT so it's not forgotten.

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michaelcharles | @michaelcharles | Jan 18, 2023

Communication issue? I began post op Kegel PT 1 week following catheter removal.
Very helpful for my recovery.
Physical Therapist (very qualified) advised longer wait, more conservative approach, to additional physical pt, especially lifting, compared to other input.
Waited 2 - 3 months before adding any activity other than walking and Kegel specific PT. Glad I was a patient patient.

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