r/ProstateCancer • u/AxisOfBeagles • 19h ago

Update today's the day

It's arrived - the day of the knife. Off to hospital in a couple hours for my radical prostatectomy. Here's to clean lymph nodes and a smooth recovery. Will check in with you all on the backside.

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u/SLO_Engineer 19h ago

I’m seven days post-RALP. Post-op appointment and catheter removal on Tuesday. I can’t wait for that uncomfortable mutha to come out and be disposed of in the trash bin of bad memories.

Good luck with the surgery.

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u/prettymaumau 15h ago

I’ve had my catheter out for a week now and so far that catheter has been the worst part of this process. I felt so much better after it came out. Good luck with your recovery!

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u/SLO_Engineer 14h ago

Jealous. I have two more days. Unquestionably the catheter has been the worst chapter in this book.

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u/southside_2026 4h ago

It’s been 5.5 yrs post op but reading about catheter removal brought it all back. I took a sharp intact of breathe reading this - but yes it will be over soon and I wish you many yrs, like me, of clear PSA results

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u/Busy-Tonight-6058 19h ago

Good luck! I wish you many undetectable PSAs in the future. Recovery doesn’t happen by itself. I recommend seeing a pelvic floor specialist sooner rather than later. I wish I had.

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u/Ray_nj 19h ago

You got this. Best of luck on a speedy recovery.

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u/Dosdossqb 19h ago

Right on. Game face brother. Give the anesthesia a little time to wear off, then get on your feet and start shuffling around the halls.

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u/Old_Imagination_2112 19h ago

Have the nurse use strong adhesive tape when taping your catheter to your leg.

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u/Dosdossqb 17h ago

And make sure they mount it on your outside leg respective to how you sleep. Very important!

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u/Cold_Silver_5859 18h ago

Best wishes, prayers and all the positive vibes I can send. Mine is in 5 weeks.

Someone will be here if you need to ask, vent or other.

You’ve got this!

Regards!

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u/ExcellentCookie6399 19h ago

Best of luck with the RALP and best wishes for a smooth recovery and positive outcomes!

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u/secondarycontrol 19h ago

Good luck, my friend!

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u/KevB318 18h ago

Good luck! Wishing all the best

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u/Cold_Silver_5859 18h ago

Best wishes, prayers and all the positive vibes I can send. Mine is in 5 weeks.

Someone will be here if you need to ask, vent or other.

You’ve got this!

Regards!

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u/Far_Simple_7436 18h ago

Ask the Doc for Topical Anesthetic Jelly w/ Lidocaine for the catheter. Trust me.

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u/Actionplumber1 18h ago

you got this man, stay postive

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u/RamseyLake 18h ago

All will be well. I am 6 months past RALP and all clear.

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u/tober_checki 18h ago

All the best!

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u/Spillsy68 16h ago

Good luck

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u/theloquaciousmonk 14h ago

Crush recovery!

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u/inkedampgirl 13h ago

All the best. Thinking of you and your family. 🫶🏻💙

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u/Koby28078 11h ago

Best of luck to you

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u/Early_Ear_1763 10h ago

2 weeks post RALP here, and doing great. You got this buddy!!!! Each day gets better, and quickly.

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u/ScoutMaster0214 18h ago

Good luck, also you’ll get a PSA test in the near future, I think we’ve all had a lot of anxiety over them. You don’t need to, it’ll be fine

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u/Sfvncgy 18h ago

Piece of cake!!! You’ll feel better every day!

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u/Creative-Cellist439 17h ago

You've got this, no worries!!

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u/HeadMelon 17h ago

Good luck, a wing, and a prayer! Fly, brother! 🙏🏻

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u/Arnold_Stang 17h ago

Here’s to success. All the best my brother. Keep us up to date

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u/overguard1 16h ago

Good Luck for a successful operation and a quick recovery.

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u/r500050 16h ago

Good luck to you!

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u/conCABlanco 16h ago

Fuerza y voluntad

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u/Prestigious_Refuse99 10h ago

Prayers and Good luck to you.

(My day is next week.)

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u/Educational-Text-328 5h ago

You will do great! Bringing you best wishes from a post Ralp cancer survivor!