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Day 6 after surgery

Posted by mpersonne @mpersonne, Apr 18 7:32am

Just wanted to update everyone on day 6. I would first have to say Thursday was my turning point, and the soreness was subsiding tremendously. I made sure I was getting up every hour and walking around the house, and that was key. Im still trying to have my first BM, and yes, taking things that was prescribed. Everytime I think it's time, it's just gas. More walking this weekend, and waiting on Tuesday to remove catheter and JP drain.

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Jeff Marchi | @jeffmarc | Apr 19 12:30pm
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I avoided attempting a BM while the catheter was still in due to the irritation the foley caused. Plus the fact that I was on a liquid diet. After the cath
was removed, day 7, I started a light diet. 3 Colace a day and I’ve become regular. For me, keeping active is the key. Today is day 13 and other than the urinary issues I am eating a normal diet and feeling good.

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@df0403
When I have my prostatectomy, they left the catheter in for 14 days. It had no effect at all on my BM’s. Because I only took Acetaminophen starting the second day I really didn’t have any problems with going. There’s no reason the catheter should have any impact on your ability to have a BM.

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surftohealth88 | @surftohealth88 | Apr 19 12:36pm
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@df0403
When I have my prostatectomy, they left the catheter in for 14 days. It had no effect at all on my BM’s. Because I only took Acetaminophen starting the second day I really didn’t have any problems with going. There’s no reason the catheter should have any impact on your ability to have a BM.

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I have to agree, every single instructional protocol that I ever read involves eating fiber rich food and having BM by day 3.

BUT, maybe if person suffers from serious chronic constipation liquid diet is recommended ? Never heard of it, though .

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rlpostrp | @rlpostrp | Apr 20 10:16am

Let nature be your guide. One thing that I noted unexpectedly, was that when I started to "bear-down" a bit to aid in elimination of stool, I got a quick, figurative "slap in the face" of pain. Everything down there has been assaulted...pummeled. It will not be comfortable sitting for a #2 stool for a couple weeks...a little less or longer - I imagine that it varies. It may be different for men who had the multi-port/multi-incision prostatectomy, but for me having had the single-incision DaVinci method, that incision is about 2-2.5" wide, with more muscle having been cut through in one focused place vs the smaller incisions of the multiport method.
I never asked my physician what the hard lump was under my skin at the incision site (I will now that I remember). It may have been surgical glue (I had no sutures), and/or slow-release antibiotic packing to keep the site from becoming infected. It actually took about two to three months before the last bit of the lump vanished.

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wheel1 | @wheel1 | Apr 20 10:20am
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That is awesome news!

My surgery is this week, and we'll see what my future holds on that matter. As part of my prep, I discoverd that several hospital nurses referencing "Prune Butter" as a natural that is apparently a VERY effective laxative.

Do a search and you'll find tons of info on Prune Butter. Here's the basic recipe.

Prune Butter (Laxative)
• 1 cup (8 oz) prune juice
• 1/2 cup apple juice
• 2 tbsp unsalted butter
Warm it up and drink it 🙂

• Use a stovetop or microwave to heat the prune+ apple juice until it’s warm (but not boiling)
• Stir in 1 teaspoon of unsalted butter. If you prefer, you can slightly reduce or increase the butter to match your dietary needs.

Moderation is Key: Most individuals only need to use this prune juice remedy once daily or once every other day for quick constipation relief. Observe Your Body’s Response: If you experience cramping, bloating, or diarrhea, reduce the serving size or frequency.

Why butter?
• Introduce Healthy Fats: Fats can help stimulate the production of bile and other digestive juices, potentially speeding up intestinal motility.
Ease Consumption: The slight creaminess of melted butter makes warm prune juice more palatable for some people

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Good luck tomorrow on your surgery. Looking forward to your first update post. Prayers with you.

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fritzo | @fritzo | Apr 20 11:11am
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@fritzo
Good luck tomorrow on your surgery. Looking forward to your first update post. Prayers with you.

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@wheel1 Thank you good sir! Hoping for not too much drama

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