Just Got Home

Options
bobshell1956
bobshell1956 Member Posts: 18
edited March 2014 in Prostate Cancer #1
I had my robotic 2 days ago. I'm surprised by the amount of pain I'm experiencing. The gas pain is also a special treat. Is this pain to be expected?

Comments

  • gkoper
    gkoper Member Posts: 173
    #2
    Pain after surgery
    I only had pain when I coughed...I had a cold/cough at the time. Of course, everyone is different.

    For the gas, they got me up in the middle of the night to walk....that helped. And I walked a lot when I got home...even with the stupid bag on my leg. I think it helped me heal. I was back playing tennis 3 days after bag was removed. Hang in there...it will get better & better.
  • Trew
    Trew CSN Member Posts: 932 Member
    #3
    The outcome of surgery is
    The outcome of surgery is always a surprise. I was not so comfortable those 7 days after surgery and it was a joy to get that cath pulled.

    I hope you are feeling better soon.
  • lewvino
    lewvino CSN Member Posts: 1,010 Member
    #4
    bobshell....
    When I had my
    bobshell....
    When I had my robotic I was also shocked by the amount of pain I had. But I have a very low pain threshold. It will get better in time so don't worry. Make sure and walk! Walk! and WALK!
    Push water. If you haven't heard when you get up from a chair or a bed...Hold a pillow over your stomach area it helps tremdously. Also if you keep neosporin ointment at the catheter entry point it will help that area.

    I'm at 8 months post davinci and still have some in deep mild pain in particular when I first lay down at night. Other wise doing really great.

    Larry age 55
  • bdhilton
    bdhilton CSN Member Posts: 867 Member
    #5
    Yes the gas pain was bad for
    Yes the gas pain was bad for me but passed on day 3. The second worse pain for me was taking my first BM plus getting "regular" again which took about 2 weeks becuase of the iron I had to take for 2 weeks... You are on the road to recovery and walk, walk, walk...from week 3 to 6 I walked over 150 miles today (50 miles per week)...
  • spottydog10
    spottydog10 Member Posts: 73
    #6
    bdhilton said:

    Yes the gas pain was bad for
    Yes the gas pain was bad for me but passed on day 3. The second worse pain for me was taking my first BM plus getting "regular" again which took about 2 weeks becuase of the iron I had to take for 2 weeks... You are on the road to recovery and walk, walk, walk...from week 3 to 6 I walked over 150 miles today (50 miles per week)...

    Yeah, mate all sounds
    Yeah, mate all sounds normal.
    The worst pain for me was the gas, and bowel movement
    with the cath in is no fun.
    My friend rang me up 3 days after surgery and was making
    me laugh so much I had to put the phone down on him because of the
    stomach aches.
    My pain improved greatly after a week and by 2-3 weeks was pretty much gone.
    As Larry and BD said, walk and drink, it helps a lot.
    Your on the road to recovery,
    Mike
  • bobshell1956
    bobshell1956 Member Posts: 18
    #7
    Thanks.
    Thanks to everyone for their words of encouragement. I fell slighter better today. I even had my first BM this morning.
  • bdhilton
    bdhilton CSN Member Posts: 867 Member
    #8
    bobshell1956 said:

    Thanks.
    Thanks to everyone for their words of encouragement. I fell slighter better today. I even had my first BM this morning.

    great on the road to
    great on the road to recovery from surgery and take your stool softners for 30 days or so...and you can never eat enough fiber...
  • gumbyrun
    gumbyrun CSN Member Posts: 59 Member
    #9
    bdhilton said:

    great on the road to
    great on the road to recovery from surgery and take your stool softners for 30 days or so...and you can never eat enough fiber...

    Pillow
    Grab that pillow and cough. That will also help with the gas.
  • shane59
    shane59 CSN Member Posts: 86
    #10
    gumbyrun said:

    Pillow
    Grab that pillow and cough. That will also help with the gas.

    walking is good
    good to be home isn,t it . yes gas pains are bad but will pass with the walking .3 weeks time you will feel a lot better .4 months on and I feel great just some odd pains with the peeing somtimes .It does get better and life returns to some normality .Hope alls well remember those keegal exersises they will help you when the catheter is out . Best wishes and fast return to good health
    shane59
  • mikey51
    mikey51 Member Posts: 17
    #11
    Patience ....
    I had my DRLP on April 7 at high noon.

    Today is day 16 after surgery and day 9 post Catheter. Don't get impatient with yourself regarding the pain. It was really 2 weeks before I could roll over in bed or cough without tears coming to my eyes. Just give it time. And, walk, walk, walk, and then walk some more. This, I am convinced, really made me better faster.

    Good luck my friend! Hang in there - there are a lot of us going through this along with you.

    Mikey
  • randy_in_indy
    randy_in_indy CSN Member Posts: 496 Member
    #12
    mikey51 said:

    Patience ....
    I had my DRLP on April 7 at high noon.

    Today is day 16 after surgery and day 9 post Catheter. Don't get impatient with yourself regarding the pain. It was really 2 weeks before I could roll over in bed or cough without tears coming to my eyes. Just give it time. And, walk, walk, walk, and then walk some more. This, I am convinced, really made me better faster.

    Good luck my friend! Hang in there - there are a lot of us going through this along with you.

    Mikey

    As my Doc Told me
    Don't try to be a hero and not take the pain meds prescribed....we have them for a reason! I absolutely loved my Tramadol....it made me completely pain free and I never had an issue with pain until the BM and that was bearable...but everyone's pain threashold is different.

Discussion Boards