On Wednesday 11th April , I was wheeled down to theatre where I again met the anaesthetist who injected various potions into my hand via a canular device.I woke up 2 hrs later on ward 6.
I was on oxygen,had a drip in my arm and a catheter to my bladder.I felt surprisingly good (must have been the drugs !) and was in no pain. The nursing staff were excellent and encouraged me to drink plenty of fluids to flush the bladder.
The catheter bag contained what looked like a full bodied red wine.Later in the afternoon the consultant visited me and explained that the operation had been a success and that I could possibly be discharged the same day.That wasn't to be however and the catheter was removed on the following day, my first visit to the toilet following the removal of the catheter was uncomfortable but the second visit was,I have to admit,a real frightener.The pain was incredible and I barely made it back to my bed.Again the nurses were great and a couple of pain killers later I was on my feet and braced myself for another trip to the toilet.
This time there was no discomfort or pain and a decent flow,I was impressed.That night I continued to pass water every 40 minutes,I didn't bother getting into bed,I just lay on top.
On Friday 13th April following a bladder scan that showed my bladder was emptying correctly I was discharged from hospital.
I didn't need anti-biotics or any other form of medication.I was advised not to drive for a week or so and that I should take it easy for 4-5 weeks.
Once home I did as I was told and took it easy.I took the time to read up on the internet and the Prostate handbook what happens next. The symptoms don't disappear overnight and it could be months before I notice any improvement in my bladder but already I have noticed that my flow is much stronger.
On Monday 16th April I contact my GP for a sick note and some pain killers (just in case).She re-iterates what I had read about recovery times and tells me to take it easy as a full recovery takes about 3 months. I get a sick note valid till 9th July.
Saturday, 21 April 2007
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