Yes - I remember it well, though it was nearly 10 years ago in my case.  Everyone recovers at their own pace, but if you're worried about the amount of blood then you can always chat to your GP or phone your Macmillan nurse.  

Good luck with the PSA and the microbiology results. Always a tense time, and I recall being kept waiting for 30 minutes because the results hadn't come through... Fortunately, it was all good news. 

Thank you

i have an apt with my GP on Monday and will mention it then

I had my prostate sugery a year ago and it left me incontinent. I have to wear incontinent pull-ups day and night with plastic pants. I'm used to them now.

Hi Koo (and all who have responded),

Following RP surgery I too was 'prescribed' nappies. They were awful, always seemed to be wet and the smell of urine was always there. They seriously limited my activities. 

I did some research and found condom cathers - they are brilliant. A condom with a sticky inside and flexible tube at the end feeds down into a collection bag strapped to your leg just like a normal catheter.

At first the bag was always filling up but as time went on it got less and less as I did the pelvic floor exercises. No smell, convenient way to have 'a pee' and great to see how well you are doing.

The supplier will send you a measuring gauge and if you get them on the NHS, you will probably get a visit from a nurse to make sure you have selected the right size (embarrasing or what!).

You may have to do some manscaping before you start using them.

I cannot recommend them enough - a brilliant solution to a horrible problem.

Best wishes to all.

STC