Pain after prostate cancer surgery?

[@michaelaroberts3922]

I live in the UK so different here I guess, I am 62 and had my prostate removed, I was kept in for 3 full days post surgery, saw a physio twice, drain removed, trained in catheter (super pubic) hygiene, pain management through medication, 28 day course of blood thinners how to administer them, the choice to head home was a mutual decision between surgeon, nursing staff and myself.

[@cesarprimopaterno8274]

Very nicely explained with great knowledge, lowering the usual anxiety that comes along with such a surgery! Thank you.

[@joeharris2074]

A few thoughts: I’m 4 days post and still having the shoulder pain. My drain had to be emptied about 6 times over 2 days before they pulled it. All blood. I can’t imagine all that blood still in me. I’m glad they used the drain and I opted to stay another night inpatient until they could pull it. The idea of going home with a drain after one night and all that internal bleeding seemed sketchy.

[@kite9039]

Anyone else having massive pain when doing a poo in lower belly and even massive pressure in penis because of the catheter? I now dred havinga poo I ferl like I could pass out with pain.

[@Cherfield-D-Blessedman]

Thank you so much for all the information.❤

[@MrGuitar1458]

Better yet, don't have surgery. Choose radiation or brachytherapy instead.

[@jangravityhollyer532]

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[@MrGuitar1458]

@@jangravityhollyer532 could be.

[@jimmyReesby]

Definitely choose the radiation so you can damage other organs and then wonder if the cancer is coming back. You don't know what you're talking about. I went home the next day. I'm doing fine. She explained things exactly how things went.

[@MrGuitar1458]

@jimmyReesby glad to hear you are doing well. This is a highly personal choice and everyone's experience is different.

[@pauldamore92]

This is all b s. How they can send a human being home after a surgery like that is beyond me. It’s barbaric. All these doctors care about is what the insurance company says. You shouldn’t be in your 70s or 80s after a surgery like that and sent home after 1 day in the hospital. It’s nonsense. They could care less. About your pain or care. They wanna get paid

[@Simply7430]

I was 74 and went home the next day without any issues, can’t imagine why another day is necessary unless problems are present. My surgeon deserved every penny h earned and more!!

[@pauldamore92]

@@Simply7430 that’s your opinion

[@alk8933]

I had surgery 5pm and sent home noon next day, wasn't 100%, but okay,