Catheter Out, Pathology Report In

I had my first robotic prostatectomy post-surgery appointment yesterday (8/4). The tether (catheter) was removed. As an experience, one time is enough, thank you. The pathology report was good: "Tumor confined to prostate gland", "margins of resection free of involvement", "no evidence extraprostatic extension".......remains Gleason 6 (3+3. New categorization pT2c. Surprisingly, I am still wearing the same pair of Depends that I left the doctor’s office with and they are dry. I have to go to the bathroom about every 2.5-3 hours. I think that is because my bladder and urethra don’t yet want a lot of pressure yet. I am still contending with some deep pain under one of the incision sites (I’m at the slow end of the healing bell-curve on that one). It is sore getting the stream started but everything works. After losing 7 pounds, I look forward to slowly regaining my energy and strength. Thanks to all of you who helped me through your experience, wisdom and support. My best wishes to those moving towards treatment.
Bill, age 60