Age 7w when diagnosed 3/28/22. Cancer confined to the prostate from PSMA test, Gleason scores 3+4’s and 4+3’s. PSA was 19.8. Had one 3-month Lupron shot, which gave me wild hot flashes. Got prescription for Venlafaxine, which eliminated those. HOORAY!

Bought Dr Walsh’s book on surviving prostate cancer, available @ Amazon – read highlights at beginning of each chapter, then decide whether you want to read entire chapter.

I chose RALP & set 8/23/22 as surgery date, which allowed 3-4 weeks of Pelvic Floor PT to lessen chances of incontinence after RALP. No pain after surgery, some discomfort though. Catheter came out 10 days later.

One can find the resistance bands, like those used at PT clinics for Pelvic Floor exercises, on Amazon by searching “Whatafit Resistance Bands.” Great sets for $35 and less.

Several (4-5) days after the catheter was removed, I resumed PT sessions for a few more weeks at a Baylor Scott & White Clinic in Austin Texas where my “therapist” was educated/specialized in Prostate Surgery recovery. She had some clients who did PT only after surgery and were having continence issues 4-6 months after surgery.

I was FULLY CONTINENT after surgery! No leaks or dribbles at all!

Additionally, all cancer was removed. The pathology report indicated a previously undetected cancer that would have survived radiation. Today my PSA measures less than 0.008, undetectable. I feel blessed.

I wish you the best of luck! Come back when you have more questions.