After catheter removal

Hang in there! It does get much, much better,

Good luck on your continence recovery. For some it happens fast. For me, it took 10 months. I’m grateful that I’m continent now. Keep doing your exercises and watching your diet.

Good luck to you, David! Know that results do vary. My RALP was Sept of ‘23 and, thank God, I was continent from the catheter removal on. I too read Vanita’s book prior to surgery, performed the exercises diligently, and had great results. I’m convinced it helped.

ED has been minor. I was willing to exchange continence and ED for getting the cancer out. Thankfully, the bad didn’t happen. I plan to enjoy my grandkids and amazing wife for years to come.

We don’t decide the “stuff” in our lives, but we choose how to respond. Be positive and, after gathering as much information as you can, make the best decision for your situation and don’t look back.

Good things can happen. I had another post-op report that my PSA was “undetectable”. The surgeon is encouraged and I’m stepping back to annual tests now.

wow ! Thanks outstanding. I still have 3 weeks for my psa test - hoping results are good.

Start your Kegels and keep doing them on your own after PT. I was able to get full control of my bladder within two months after RP. You will want to continue to do these as the muscles need to be toned probably for the rest of your life.