Prostatectomy - Waking up post-surgery......WOW!!!!
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- Опубліковано 10 вер 2024
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OMG, what a shock when I lifted the sheet up when I woke up post-surgery. There was a total of three tubes coming out of my body - an indwelling catheter, a suprapubic catheter, and a tube to drain blood. On top of that a huge clear bandage from the incision, which was longer than expected, and finally an IV in my arm. I felt like Frankenstein's monster. I wish I had known it would look like a science experiment down there so I would have been prepared. I literally put the sheet down and went back to sleep praying it was a dream. Ask questions about pre and post-surgery so you don't have any surprises as I did.
Cheers, and wishing you great health. Tony
I'm just home yesterday from prostatectomy, so looking for information about dealing with post-op challenges (constipation & bloating, catheter pulling, sitting ... appreciated your helpful video on sitting). Sounds like you had an "open" prostatectomy, whereas I had a "scope" procedure. And, to his credit, my surgeon DID warn me ahead about what I'd see when woke after surgery, and, other than my catheter problems, I saw the small incisions where the robotic scope and instruments were inserted, and the extra-large incision where my prostate (2.5 times normal size) was removed in one piece "so we don't leave anything behind." You should have had my urologist (easy biopsy) and surgeon (excellent communication & what he considers a very successful surgery).
You sound like you're doing great and you lucked out having a great surgeon. Yeah, I try not to think too much about the procedure because it'll make me feel like I could have done things differently. Theres no sense looking back and I'm just happy to be healthy and not fighting a different prostate issue if you get my meaning.
Anyhow I'm glad that you're finding the videos somewhat helpful. Are you currently using a catheter?
If you have any other questions that I might be able to help you with please feel free to email me at tony.alcindor@Maletenance.com. In the meantime, rest and take care of yourself.
I wish you a speedy recovery.
Cheers Tony
Thanks for doing these videos. Much appreciated.
@kentrossi1 You are very welcome. It makes me happy that the videos provide some useful information. How are you doing?
Cheers, and wishing you great health. Tony
I’m in tomorrow 11am to have a prostatectomy. I have watched a number of your videos and found them all very helpful, so, thank you.
Hi Tom, I'm really happy you found the videos helpful. If you have any questions post surgery please don't hesitate to ask. Good luck tomorrow. Tony
@tomsaunders8108 Hi Tom, Just checking to see how you're doing since your procedure? I hope this message finds you well on your way to recovery.
@@maletenance Hey, thank you. For the first four days, I was very tired and sore, but I was off the painkillers by the end of the week. Now, 17 days post-op the Catheter, I'm doing really well, with very few issues with continence-pretty much dry. I had a Robotic-Assited Radical Prostatectomy, which clearly helps with recovery. Thanks again for checking in. I hope you are doing well, too.
@@tomsaunders8108 Hi Tom, I'm really glad to hear that you're doing so well post-procedure.
Me? I'm doing great....no complaints. I'm continuing my personal peer support which is doing well.
I am also going to be trying a new video format for some of the videos because I have spoken to so many people who have had different procedures and catheters etc. I'll be speaking with them about their journey and sharing it on UA-cam. Kinda split screen candid style conversation) so it can help others.
I only know my experience and it's gonna be good for others to see the many other options and hear people's stories.
I wonder if you may be interested in being a guest speaker for a recorded chat about your procedure, recovery, etc?
You can email me privately also at Tony.alcindor@Maletenance.com to respond. Also, it wouldn't be for a coupla weeks
If not, I fully understand and continue to wish you all the very best. Cheers, Tony
Tony as I read through your videos Im happy to see that you are doing well. Your information has been helpful to so many including me, even as I start whatever journey I may be on. Catheter at the ER for not being able to urinate. I had, similar to your story, symptoms for a very long time. I waited too long. I considered it just an "inconvenience" unfortunately. I'm so good with all my physicals and working out but I was very stupid when it came to my enlarged prostate. I have appt with urologist in a week. I guess he will remove catheter and after the 7 days of Flomax I will see if I can pee. I'm pretty sure he will start other tests. I get so nervous thinking about all this I almost get nauseous throughout the day. Your videos have helped me somewhat with regards to my anxiety. Best wishes. Thank you.
Hi JT, I'm really happy that you are finding the videos helpful. That was my intention when I started the videos, to offer some practical information, where none, very surprisingly and shamefully, is given.
It is the beginning of a journey with so many unknowns, however, hopefully, you are on the path to overcoming your health issue. Take it one day at a time.
I remember my journey like it was yesterday; the toll it took on me....not just the physical which is a whole can of worms, but the mental and emotional toll it took. I felt broken and wondered many times what life would look like. That was something no one talked about, the mental gymnastics it takes, which is so important to getting through the whole thing.
If you'd like to speak to me, ask me anything, or vent, I'm happy to connect. Only those that have been where you are can truly understand how you feel. I've spoken to many people from around the world and it seems to help with the nervousness and anxiety. Tony.alcindor@Maletenance.com
Cheers, Tony
Hi Tony, when you were having your pre-op consult, what type of procedure were you told you were having that you initially agreed to have? Were you to have a laser enucleation through your urethra, or did you agree to have an open prostatectomy? Because I signed a consent form which says that I will be getting HoLEP, but in the consent it says that I agree to an intervention, or OTHER surgery, which is another way of saying that if they screw up, or give me an inexperienced student who screws up, that they can turn around and do an open, or any other type of surgery and basically lie about it, because I'm out cold. This doesn't give me the warm fuzzies.
Hi ??, When I had my pre-op consultation I was told from the beginning that I would be having a prostatectomy through the abdomen. I was not offered another option. I believe it was due to the huge size and the irregular shape my prostate had grown. I had stopped urinating completely. Now maybe in retrospect, I should have asked for more options, however, after living with a catheter for months on end I wanted a solution and I was grateful I had the resources to have the surgery. I will say it was surprising to wake up with more tubes than when I went in, including a suprapubic catheter. That was shocking. It was explained it was necessary. My urologist who performed the surgery I trusted completely. I don't know how I would feel if there was a student performing it, so it is understandable that you are concerned. It's a difficult and vulnerable place to be. The only thing that got me through was having faith that my doctor would take care of me and I would come out the other side with the least amount of issues. I'm happy to report I'm fine sans prostate. If you ever want to talk about anything, I'm a great listener and have been through so much. I've spoken to many guys pre and post-surgery and it's helped. I'm here if you need some support. Cheers Tony
Thank you, I just saw your reply today that was made 10 months ago! @@maletenance
the tubes and going home with all that?? im speechless. smh
I felt like %$@# frankenstein!
Thanks for the information. Hope you don't mind I ask a question:
I am in the third week after Robotic Assisted Radical Prostatectomy. About two weeks after the surgery, I had pinkish pee and occasional scab/blood clots came with it. Now, in the third week I still have such pinkish pee. I am worried that it might not be normal to have pinkish pee in the third week.
Just wondering if you had similar experience and similar timeline.
Hi, I don't mind answering and am actually happy you asked.
For me, it took about two to three weeks for my urine to get back to something resembling a normal pee color. It would seem that you are on track if the clots and occasional debris have stopped.
From what my nurse told me when I panicked and called the office after seeing strange-colored urine or clots - if it's not accompanied by pain or fever I was ok.
However, everyone's physiology and healing times are different based on so many factors, including previous health, etc.
If you're truly concerned, experiencing pain or fever you should contact your physician to be sure.
May I ask what your diagnosis was that led to prostate surgery?
Cheers, and wishing you great health.
@@maletenance Your answer makes me feel slightly better, because it kind of says my situation might not be abnormal. And, you are right, I just sent an email to my surgeon regarding the issue if any.
I have both bladder cancer (NMIBC/CIS; 2 years into it and no recurrence), and prostate cancer (per pathology report, no metastasis). My wife and daughters say I’m very fortunate to have no bladder cancer recurrence after two years, and no prostate cancer metastasis.
Wish you well!
@@maletenance I don’t have pain or fever, just pinkish pee with occasional blood clots.
@@Wunderpus-photogenicus Hi, your wife and daughters are right and I hope you feel the same way. Every day becomes a gift. I am happy that the info provided some relief. It's the reason I started making the videos. Prostate issues and all that goes with them are very invasive and take an additional toll on a person simply due to the location. So much unwarranted attention on our privates adds another level of stress which no one talks about. Although I did not have cancer I had a prostatectomy and that took a lot of mental gymnastics to get through. I still deal with insecurities but I'm working on it by being grateful that I had the resources to get through it all. I hope the message finds you well. Tony
@@Wunderpus-photogenicus I had that too and it sounds like residuals from the surgery but check in with the doc just to be certain. I forgot to ask how old were you when you got diagnosed?
You look very healthy, do you have cancer and that made them remove your Prostate?
Thanks, Stephen. I work at taking care of myself as I turn 60 next month and want to be healthy to enjoy life.
Luckily I did not have cancer. I was diagnosed with BPH and ended up having pretty much the same surgery, a prostatectomy, as a cancer patient might have to have. Life is good, sans prostate. Just happy to be healthy. How are you doing? What led you to my UA-cam channel?