I had my catheter in for two weeks.  It was nice at night because I didn't have to get up to make my bladder gladder, but was relieved to finally be rid of it.

On walks around the neighborhood with my dachshund, he was very curious about the urine bag strapped to my leg at his nose level.

Hope your appointment goes well.  Please let us know what's next for you.  Take care and hang in there...Tim

Curiously my first post-surgery PSA was 0.1.  Then it went down to 0.0 for two readings.

For the last two readings it returned to 0.1.  My urologist seemed unconcerned about the 0.1, but I eventually wanted a second opinion and went to a radiologist.  We decided that if the next test were 0.1 that I would undergo radiation to kill anything that might be left.

I say that only to point out that you too might encounter disagreements as to the advisable course of action at this stage.

Hi Joe,there is a good chance that the surgeon has removed everything from the prostate bed, your post-op PSA will tell the tale, depending on that, you may have to undergo radiation to clean up anything that was left, my surgeon told me that if any cells have escaped, they are almost in all cases, confined to the prostate bed, and the radiation kills them......and then they say "in most cases" which covers thier backsides, but leaves you hanging out for that PSA!! I will know on 30th April where I stand.

All the best to you.

Regards Mal.