After spending many hours pre surgery on this site reading the many posts about prosate cancer and prostate removal i thought i would share my story.

After gleeson score of 12 and cancer located within left lobe i had da vinci surgery 3 weeks ago.

Surgery a bit of a non event was on par with the mri guided biopsy and was out next day at lunchtime and home with newly fitted catheter and a decant supply of pain relief.

I was tender but not in pain and to be honest the catheter did not cause to many problems but would urge people to drink lots of fluids and i did use vaseline on tip to stop any friction. Was out and about within 4-5 days short walks and rested well but still no real pain!!

Week 2 desperate to get catheter out as fed up with the not driving bit nothing else causing any problems.

CATHETER OUT!! was out in a flash no pain(breif discomfort) in my head this was when i would find out what the score was with continence and erection issues and was kinda expecting the worse and had anxioud drive home with the wife with a urgency to be near a toilet and had a few dribbles here and there using 2 medium tenna pads for first 5 days and doing my kegal excercises as often as possible.

Within 7 days of having catheter out now mainly having stress incontinence but finding it more easy to clench muscles before standing sitting and no leaks! 

Had a few issues with feeling the constant urge to go toilet but followed some good advice on here and gradually built up the time inbetween going as bladder shrinks for a short time post surgery, some days better than others but i am positive with how quick things are getting better.

I think its a case of not expecting things to be normal but as good as you can get them.

As for erections have had a few earl signs of improvement and feel things improving so feel there is hope.

I feel postive and thankful to the help i have had from all the hospital staff and other people who via this forum sharred their stories.

I know its differant for everyone and early days for me but i guess for those who are  pre surgery i would have to say its so much better than thought it would be and i have no regrets having the sugery.

Age 47