The Cancer Survivors Network (CSN) is a peer support community for cancer patients, survivors, caregivers, families, and friends! CSN is a safe place to connect with others who share your interests and experiences.

Thank you for being a part of the Cancer Survivor Network community. Survivors and caregivers like you have played a unique role in fostering an online environment that encourages connection among those needing support, community, and education. On May 28, the Network will be discontinued. More details are available here . If you have any questions, contact CSNSupportTeam@cancer.org. Thanks again for the support you’ve provided each other over the years. We remain committed to supporting you in other ways throughout your cancer journey.

Drive home after surgery.

icemantoo
icemantoo CSN Member Posts: 3,362 Member
edited August 2019 in Prostate Cancer #1

Most of my posts are under Kidney Cancer where as a 17 year veteran I help the newbies.

I am having Prostate Surgery in about 6 weeks with Dr. Patel in Orlando. How many days should I wait before someone drives me home. About 3 hours.

 

 

  icemantoo

Like Care

Comments

  • Clevelandguy
    Clevelandguy CSN Member Posts: 1,402 Member
    #2
    Overnight?

    Hi,

    When I had my prostate robotically removed I stayed overnight in the hospital and went home the next day early afternoon.  From what I was told a one night stay is pretty common.

    Dave 3+4

    Like Care
  • Josephg
    Josephg CSN Member Posts: 585 Member
    #3
    Overnight

    I was held overnight for observation following my prostate surgery, as well.

    Like Care
  • Max Former Hodgkins Stage 3
    Max Former Hodgkins Stage 3 CSN Member Posts: 3,831 Member
    #4
    24 hours

    I also got one night in the hospital following R.P. , was awakened the next morning at around7:00 AM, forced out of bed to start walking the hallway. Was in the car headed to the house by noon.

     

    Like Care
  • lighterwood67
    lighterwood67 CSN Member Posts: 397 Member
    #5
    2 nights

    I had to stay 2 nights.  My surgery started later than scheduled.  I did not get out of recovery until 9:00 PM that night.  They would not release me until I had a bowel movement.  If the surgery was on time, I was scheduled to stay only 1 night.  Good luck on your journey.

    Like Care
  • jeffman
    jeffman CSN Member Posts: 46 Member
    #6
    I was kept in the hospital

    I was kept in the hospital for 1 night.. I wish it had been 2. I was very uncomfortable after surgery  and had the catheter. It might have been better if i were 75 pounds lighter but the 2 mile ride home was not a joy ride, However everybodys experience is different.

    Like Care
  • tkbbn
    tkbbn CSN Member Posts: 4
    edited September 2019 #7
    2 nights also

    I also stayed 2 nights but was late getting back to my room also. My surgeon informed me that I could ride home if I wanted but I needed to stop about every 45 min and walk to help with circulation and decrease the risk of blood clots. Good luck and hope everything goes well.

    Like Care
  • icemantoo
    icemantoo CSN Member Posts: 3,362 Member
    edited October 2019 #8
    Rode hoome today, 2 days post surgery

    I made it. not fun,  but waiting would not have helped. Exhausted.

     

     

     

     

     

    icemantoo

    Like Care
  • Clevelandguy
    Clevelandguy CSN Member Posts: 1,402 Member
    #9
    Good luck on your recovery,

    Good luck on your recovery, getting home was a big help to me, I could not sleep in the hospital due to the nurse checking on me. I found it easier to sleep on the living room sofa(lower to the ground) which pulled less on my catheter.  Next big thing is getting the catheter out, what a relief.  Keep active, I walked a lot doing laps inside of my house to get the blood a pumpin. Report back with your progress.

    Dave 3+4

    Like Care
  • eonore
    eonore CSN Member Posts: 185 Member
    #10

    Hey Iceman,

    I’m glad you are home, much better than the hospital.  Just keep in mind that everyday you will feel a little better.  Soon, you will feel pretty good.  The most discomfort I felt after surgery were the cramps and gas pains.  Walking was the best antidote.  Hang in there.

     

    Eric

    Like Care

Discussion Boards