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Posted 02 Apr 2025 at 08:31

Tomorrow is the big day. I've mentally prepared myself for this over the last few weeks.

I'm advised that surgery is expected to be about 10.30am...And expected to be sent home the same day!

Any last minute tips and hints to make life a bit easier?

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Posted 13 Apr 2025 at 09:10

Thanks.

I had the op on 3rd April, so will be in for 11 days.

When I get up in a morning I usually drink a pint of water. Whilst catheter has been in I've followed the "drink loads of water" mantra and drunk probably 6 pints per day.

As part of my recovery, having this catheter out will give me a bit of freedom to get some more walking done etc.

Let's see if all the pelvic floor excercises I did over the last 2 months have paid off.

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Posted 18 Apr 2025 at 13:23

Originally Posted by: Online Community Member

Ive read that its a good idea to fiddle with it to maintain blood flow. When do I start doing that?.

ASAP Arthur. But NOT while you're doing the Easter shopping at Tesco. 😄

Joking apart, mate, it's great to hear that you're making such a good and speedy recovery. 👍

Edited by member 18 Apr 2025 at 17:34 | Reason: Typo

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Posted 18 Apr 2025 at 13:31

Good tip...

I'm reading the leaflet Penile Rehabilitation.

This was a different word when I was younger.

"The referee's a Penile Rehabilitationer'!!!

Doesn't seem to have the same ring to it

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Posted 02 Apr 2025 at 09:12

Hello again mate.

I'm surprised they're considering letting you out on the same day. Things must have changed since I had the same op 2 years ago. At this time you had to be in at least overnight.

Whatever, good luck mate. 👍

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Posted 02 Apr 2025 at 09:17

I would suggest an early night and some love making with your partner, it may be a while before you can do it again, and it will certainly be different next time.

Also, it's worth taking a bag to hospital, to put your clothes & shoes in while you're under.

Good luck,

Kev.

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Posted 02 Apr 2025 at 09:23

Originally Posted by: Online Community Member

I would suggest an early night and some love making with your partner, it may be a while before you can do it for again, and it will certainly be different next time.

A bit like being on death row, having your favourite food, the night before you're executed. 😁

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Posted 02 Apr 2025 at 09:46

Originally Posted by: Online Community Member

I would suggest an early night and some love making with your partner, it may be a while before you can do it for again, and it will certainly be different next time.

A bit like being on death row, having your favourite food, the night before you're executed. 😁

Exactly how it feels today...death row.

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Posted 02 Apr 2025 at 10:13

It might feel like death row mate, but it's a new chapter in your life. There are going to be challenges ahead but you'll have the support of others on this site.

And anyway, one consolation is that on death row, your choice of love making partners are limited.

Good luck,

Kev.

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Posted 02 Apr 2025 at 12:00

Arthur. Sorry for my gallows sense of humour. I was onl kidding. You may well be one of the lucky ones who have virtually no side effects. They've been several on here recently that seem to have recovered very quickly and almost unscathed. I found the actual op and brief hospital stay an absolute doddle. You'll be okay mate.

Please keep us updated on how you get on.

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Posted 02 Apr 2025 at 12:41

Thanks for that. Will let everyone know

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Posted 02 Apr 2025 at 18:29

Hi Arthur,

The only thing I would say to you is you are lucky you had the choice of surgery, so I wish you all the best for tomorrow and hope it’s not long before you’re a Dyson(bagless😊). Be patient with your recovery and don’t be despondent if you feel you’re taking a step back at times.

Good luck,

Derek

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Posted 02 Apr 2025 at 23:00

Arthur

Good luck with the surgery ,I had mine on the 25th Jan ,stayed overnight ,but I must say that I had only minimal discomfort after the procedure .I think the key is to think positive and take things easy after the operation,make sure you use up all your energy tonight 👍

Best Wishes

Swannie

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Posted 02 Apr 2025 at 23:15

I was in and out the same day. Relived that I did not have to stop overnight in Hospital. However bit of a shocker to be honest for a couple of days so take it really slowly. I was/ am a fit guy used to walking 25 miles plus in a day. I could only walk to the corner and back for the first week.

Best of luck

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Posted 03 Apr 2025 at 10:19

Ahfor,

Thinking of you mate. 🤞

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Posted 03 Apr 2025 at 12:48

Not going home today...delay in the treatment. So will be kept in overnight

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Posted 05 Apr 2025 at 19:59

So update..

Got home yesterday about 5pm. On pain killers and having to inject myself.

Very sore, tired and bloated. Constipation isn't great

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Posted 05 Apr 2025 at 22:07

Pleased you got home Arthur, just take it easy and I’m sure you’ll feel better soon.

Derek

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Posted 05 Apr 2025 at 23:04

Arthur

Glad your home ,don’t overdo things and hopefully all goes well 👍

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Posted 06 Apr 2025 at 09:47

As others have said, take it easy, and definitely keep taking the painkillers. You should start to feel better as the days pass.

Good luck,

Kev.

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Posted 08 Apr 2025 at 09:14

How are you getting on Arthur? Hopefully starting to feel a bit more human by now? I just rested up for the first couple of weeks after my op, apart from the daily1 mile walk that my surgeon insisted I did.

Let us know how you are doing pal.

Ian.

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Posted 08 Apr 2025 at 09:24

Thanks for asking. I think yesterday was a watershed day. I could have gone back to hospital in a heartbeat. Couldn't sit down, couldn't lie down, standing was the only relief.

I had been very constipated. I launched something a kin to King Kongs forearm and felt instantly better...

No one mentioned the first poo...Christ on a bike!!!

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Posted 08 Apr 2025 at 09:44

Originally Posted by: Online Community Member

I had been very constipated. I launched something a kin to King Kongs forearm and felt instantly better...

No one mentioned the first poo...Christ on a bike!!!

Ey up mate.

That made me laugh.

After my op, I went ten days without a poo! I drank bottles of the laxative the hospital gave me but it had no affect. In the end I had to ring my GP who prescribed me something much stronger. When completely constipated, I felt the bottom had fallen out my world. The next minute it seemed the world had fallen out of my bottom.

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