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Drive home after surgery.
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Aug 23, 2019 - 4:11 pm
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 |
Joined: Jun 2015
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
Joined: Jan 2013
Overnight
I was held overnight for observation following my prostate surgery, as well.
Joined: May 2012
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.
Joined: Feb 2018
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.
Joined: Oct 2017
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.
Joined: Sep 2019
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.
Joined: Jan 2010
Rode hoome today, 2 days post surgery
I made it. not fun, but waiting would not have helped. Exhausted.
icemantoo
Joined: Jun 2015
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
Joined: Jun 2017
Recovery
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