Video 02 - 3 Hours After Surgery - Mark's Prostate Cancer Surgey

Published 09 November 2015 - Well, I just got out of my prostate cancer surgery, and shot this video immediately afterwards. I'm a little groggy, my throat is dry, and I have some discomfort. But, the prostatectomy was a great success, and we believe that as I result of this I am going to be declared cancer free. I am documenting every stage of their experience, and I hope this can be of benefit to you.

[@rayhageman]

I Just pooped after 5 days post surgery. My surgery was performed by Loma Linda Veterans Hospital in California. They took there time and I should have full function and full recovery. My life was saved! They suspect I had 5-10 years it live! I feel great today, Thank you Mark for your videos. My outcome was the same however my surgery was 7.5 hrs due to my particular case and they saved all the nerves. I am most grateful for my second chance. Ray Hageman CPL U.S.M.C

[@stevegonzales3612]

I was diagnosed with prostate cancer in July 2020. I choose not to have the robotic procedure. My prostate was removed in Oct 2020, with no complications in regards to the surgery. I am 59 yrs old...its been 10 months since I had the surgery, and I am at 100% again, to include I am able to get erections!! 👊 I have been tested every (3) months, for which I show a zero with no traces of cancer! As I always say - expect the worse & hope for the best! In this case I prevailed 🏆...

[@oldmanbanksia]

Much appreciated. I am petrified but seeing how others get through it helps so much. thanks for putting yourself out there.

[@lanilani1009]

Thank you so much for sharing this. I greatly appreciate the heads up. My husband will be having this kind of surgery in a couple of weeks. This is helpful to know what he could experience.❤

[@prostatecancerexperience]

How did it go?

[@PortolaRanch]

Tomorrow is my big day. Your videos are encouraging...wish me luck!!!

[@markrhodes2317]

Well mark ...I watched this video in the weeks leading up to my RALP procedure even though it's a few years old now ...and it help me get through the procedure I had exactly a week today ...the week leading up to the Op at Lister Hospital Stevenage England ....I was terrified tbh but watching your expierence gave me courage and reassurance....So my procedure was a success and I'm well on my way to full recovery ...So thank you for sharing it helped me and for anyone else about to go through the same procedure ...it's no where near as bad as you think and you will come out the other side ...go for it !! ❤

[@prostatecancerexperience]

Mark, if you can stay positive and not forget your mission (to survive), you will find that your regular life will resume.

[@erikpreston1805]

I am 2 weeks post operation using the Da Vinci system, I am feeling so good I can’t wait until I can go back to work.

[@Scottieboy23]

Hi Mark I’m having this surgery on 6/21/2024. Thanks for the videos. The first few hours sound rough!

[@sd906238]

7/16/2024 for me.

[@gerardolezama1385]

08/21/24 for me

[@tabcobra]

7/17/24 for me. What a lucky bunch we are!

[@kendavis9767]

Thanks for sharing. Your series is helping me prepare mentally and physically for my upcoming surgery. Happy Recovery Mark!

[@jacques1543]

Personal experience is what I was seeking…. Thanks for it!

[@danmacintyre6086]

I’m so glad your recovery from this surgery has been so successful. Watching all of your videos before my surgery on 6 January, 2020 gave me encouragement, My surgery was done by the gifted Dr. Goel, at Windsor’s (Ontario, Canada) Metropolitan Hospital, and my progress so far has been so much better than I ever expected. Thank you so much!

[@gepenner]

VERY informative, Mark. Great level of detail. I'm headed for daVinci robotic radical prostatectomy Feb. 1. My wife and I will be watching all of. Your videos so we can both learn at the same time. Knowledge is the first step on the road to recovery. Well done, sir. Thank you!

[@darynlong2251]

Hi mark. I am from England and I am having my operation in the morning.watched all your videos more than once.still nervous but helping so much.thank you for sharing.top bloke.

[@jaimer.2484]

Many thanks!

[@HS-yk9he]

Great video! My surgery is on March 18, 2021 in saddleback hospital in Laguna Hills California. Your video was very helpful. Thank you for sharing it.

[@nicpete17]

Hi Mark, this series you put together is great , it has helped me a great deal to get thru my surgery. my surgery was done on March 3rd and I'm feeling great. Thanks for helping me get thru this . Pete

[@prostatecancerexperience]

+peter acquavella That's amazing news to hear. It gives me great pleasure to share my experiences with others, and if there are any questions you have, please don't hesitate to ask. You can get my e-mail contact information via my profile.

[@dollypartonhurry8862]

@@prostatecancerexperience so proud of ur courage. Happy u recovered so well and very fast.

[@toycarcollector]

Thanks Mark, I in for mine today. Your videos turned my mind from scared to calm and confident.

[@kotcherd]

I have this surgery next week and found this video to be most helpful. Thanks you

[@storminnorman7445]

Did you have a successful surgery?

[@dannyrichardson1443]

Thank you so much Mark, I just had my surgery 2 days ago and now home recovering. Your help me prepare so much before the surgery thank you again for the videos.

[@edwinmedina1197]

Thank you for sharing your experience God bless

[@bobhensel5863]

I'm next , thank you for the info , Im 63 and my number was a 5 and showed no systems and MRI showed nothing but the Biopsy showed cancer so I'm getting it out , thanks' , what you said give's courage thanks' again -Bob

[@DG-cc6tx]

Thanks Mark. Helping me before my surgery next week.

[@j6449663]

Best wishes from Texas .I hope all is well.

[@platka]

Thank You Mark - My surgery is scheduled for 4/5/19 and your video has helped reassure me that it is going to be OK. wishing you a speedy and complete recover

[@sostareci]

You were tough. Glad you survived. I am 59 and I was just diagnosed. Not scared at all. Ready to fight

[@rolfpiola8712]

Had the op and no pain at all after the prostate removal , I was home 24 hours later.

[@jeromesaunders6173]

Thanks Mark. This was very helpful. My surgery date is March 11th and Dr. Samadi is my physician as well.

[@williamalexander1374]

Just been diagnosed so will follow you closely

[@simmomantua8910]

Having robotic surgery in 2 weeks thanks for your video really helped😊

[@MrBacka69]

Thanks Mark, 2 days away from surgery and have just discovered your experience so I have a number of videos to get through!

[@HyperLoop555]

Thank you for the videos. I my surgery is in 3 days.

[@nathangodfrey5507]

My dad is doing this in two weeks thanks for the info...

[@tonyreyes2669]

Thanks Mark. Your amazing! Very help full.

[@prostatecancerexperience]

Tony Reyes Thank you. Please also have a look at our Facebook group. facebook.com/groups/104156783410077/

[@joecoglitore]

My Surgery is tomorrow. Thank you for all these Videos! they have helped.

[@mjsboda777]

Thank you very much Mark for your video, I don't look forward to my surgery, but you gave me hope to what to expect from the the operation.

[@prostatecancerexperience]

Michael S Thank you. Why don't you come and join our Facebook group? There is a small group of us giving advice to others on the surgery. facebook.com/groups/104156783410077/

[@Ducksr1]

Thanks Mark!!!

[@khoosweekok8555]

Get well soon take care

[@TheTonylopezband]

Good video

[@crackinthesky]

I appreciate this information Mark. I'm trying to wrap my head around all this now, preparing for this procedure. I'm totally freaked out over it, especially the catheter and incontinence. Again, thanks much, it was helpful. It's nearly 2020, but I'm guessing the procedure is still the same.

[@johngranato2673]

Thank you for this video

[@jillyoung1282]

Brave boy! You’re all better now. Thank you for your videos.

[@benmark3203]

Hello dear how are you doing today ❣️❣️❣️😍

[@td-12kx53]

Thank you for sharing your experience, Mark. I am going under the da Vinci probes Monday!

[@SuperQdaddy]

Ok..when you wake up I felt alot of abdominal pain and cramps..like gas or food poisoning type of pain...and the reason they want you to get up and walk is so you can pass gas and feel better...its going to take a while but you start to feel better after 10 hours...and you will go home within 24 hrs of surgery

[@pidjones]

Probably due to the period of no fluids prior to surgery, both elbows, arms, and hands are bruised and turned to hamburger from getting the ports in prior to surgery.

[@Kevin-ne3tl]

Had mine in Sept 2023, PSA count still @ 1.2. Follow up appointments necessary.

[@anthonyhunt4883]

Thank you, hope all goes well for the future, take care

[@javar888]

God Bless.....

[@maxgomez4296]

My dads surgery is tomorrow . I hope everything goes good.!!

[@greetrigh28]

Maxi Anaya. How's your Dad doing Max? My surgery is this coming Monday.

[@maxgomez4296]

greetrigh28 .. he's pretty good. Thanks for asking.. he went back to work last week.

[@vic9098]

How much was his psa and Gleason

[@dollypartonhurry8862]

Goodness!

[@michaellake2359]

3 weeks to surgery. You set my mind at ease. Thanks. OK to fart in the hallway?

[@SAllen-or9en]

My surgery is in 8 weeks. Thank you for the videos. Is one on a liquid diet post surgery until gas passes?

[@33Donner77]

At 70, I have a small amount of prostate cancer, but two urologists have recommended surveillance instead of surgery.

[@JACKYBOY281]

just had mine out

[@RolandStLuce]

Thank you for sharing this with us, I am a prostate cancer patient ( stage one) after the biopsy result , my urologist requested me to do a MIR test to determine the size, right now I am experiencing ED and lot of pain during ejaculation, what is your thought on that, please advise

[@bart2923]

Very much appreciated as well. I’m concerned about post surgery, bladder and bowel movement. What are the do’s and don’t s?... also how do you negotiate walking around with the urinating bags? Do you go outside?

[@johnharbottle883]

I had my prostate removed November 11, 2020. Having the catheter was not much of an issue. I had a large bag I could set on the floor at night and a smaller bag I could strap to my leg during the day and wear under my clothes. I could go out in public and the bag wasn’t noticeable. I removed the catheter after one week. While sleeping I would wear Depends and during the day I would wear a shield under my underwear. After three months it’s not necessary to wear either. Regarding bowel movements you just don’t want to strain until you are healed, I never had a problem. My biopsy indicated all the cancer was removed and my first PSA was undetectable. I had a lot of apprehension before the surgery but it went a lot better than I imagined and I am very happy I made the decision to have the surgery rather than radiation.

[@jijigullas632]

Hi mark, great video and thank you much for all your informative series. Just had my robotic prostatectomy a few weeks back and had my foley catheter taken out just a Few days ago, can you pls pass your email? I'm from asia and have place here in palm coast. Would love to get in touch either by email or by phone. Oh, forgt to mention had it at moffitt center. Looking forward to hearing from you and get well soonest J

[@stevecarnes4261]

What was your Gleason Score Mark?

[@troychrystal1405]

Having surgery November 23 2022

[@kennethhudson4769]

How did your surgery go?

[@martian757575]

How long were you off from work.

[@troychrystal1405]

I had my surgery 22 hours ago

[@troychrystal1405]

My surgery went well

[@vic9098]

@@troychrystal1405 great to hear you had it surgically removed ?

[@user-np9lc4wr1j]

Дорогой, что было с вами???

[@andgate2000]

I was ready to do almost anything 7 days later...except for the f^&%king catheter.

[@annacoelli7945]

Noi Italiani..non capiamo cosa sta dicendo...MI SEMBRA UNA PRESA PER I FONDELLI..😢😢😢😢PER CASO C"ENTRANO I NIGERIANI.????😢😢😢😢😢😢😢😢😢😢