4 week mark

Today is the 4 week mark since my robotic surgery with Dr. Patel at Florida Hospital in Orlando. I'm surprised on how good I feel. Yesterday I walked 3 miles with no problems. I visit my urologist on 2/18 and Dr. Patel on 2/20. So the PSA day of reckoning is approching. I'm following the pattern discussed here on leakage; mostly dry at night, some leakage before noon and leakage in the afternoon. I use 5 to 6 pads a day and a diaper at night. I'm trying to stay positive. I take viagra three times a week and have had erections with the pill. So far "nothing" without the pill. No attempt at sex until after 6 weeks. I'm 60, 6'00" and 176#. I was at the gym 5 times a week prior to surgery and look forward to getting back after seeing Dr. Patel.  

I feel I can spill my guts to you guys and you will understand. Having someone to talk to and write to has helped me immensely. Thank you for being here.

Sam 

James....I contacted my cable provide for the On-Demand Erections channel...they hung up on me....(sorry couldn't resist)

Sam,

Sounds like you are doing great so far, and you were/are a 60 year old man in great shape. i need to do more of the walking part, and i only live a block from my towns walking track. my best to you

david

Spisan,

I also was operated on by Dr Patel last October and had some leakage and urgency due to a bladder leak where I blew a stich right after surgery.  I also had to keep the catheter for 12 days not fun.  I also developed a Lymphocele that was pressing on my bladder so I was going to the bathroom about every 30 minutes day and night.  However at about the 6 week mark everything changed no more pads and no more running to the bathroom.  I also was in good shape prior to the surgery and was playing tennis 6 days and week and walking every morning.  After the surgery I too walked every day a few miles and was faithful with the kegels and it paid off.  Hang in there it sounds like you are doing great I too was nervous because of the leakage but it all resolved and I am back to tennis 6 days a week and no leakage problems.  My first PSA was undetectable and looking forward to many more zero's.  Dr Patel and his staff are great and answered  many of my phone calls promply and were very helpful.

Jerry

Tony,

I have no regrets on my surgery with Dr. Patel I feel great and felt that Dr. Patel and his staff are amazing.  I would recommend him to anyone looking for a robotic surgeon he is tops he is field.

Jerry