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annette1307
annette1307

Hubby had op yesterday to remove prostate, op was 4hrs and went well . He in agony though and they discharging him today which I think is too soon. Thanx for all your support and answers prior

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  • george28545
    george28545 annette1307

    Posted

    Does seem a bit quick but may be thats a good sign,   I was kept in for a week as I was bleeding through the penis.   Good wishes to you both
  • mosski
    mosski annette1307

    Posted

    Annette,

    I had retropubic prostatectomy just over a month ago (Dec 2nd). Like your husband I felt that one more day in the hospital would be wise, but the nurse, more or less, showed us the door. In hind sight, I think it was fine going home when I did.  Just be sure your husband knows that every day will be better than the one before. In a few days to a week he will be well over the hump.  

    One note of caution -- coughing (even the tiniest bit) will hurt like hell for a few days.  No one told me about this which I find amazing -- and disappointing.  The only thing that helps is to press a pillow, blanket, my wife's handbag in one instance into your stomach as hard as you can and pray that one or two little coughs is all that is needed.

     Hope this helps.  I would be happy to share more of my exerience .....

  • Pepasan
    Pepasan annette1307

    Posted

    Surely the agony can be helped with pain relief? I wish him well - sounds as if he's in good hands with you. I presume the quick hospital discharge is also about minimising hospital-acquired MRSA. A friend of mine was discharge amazingly soon after major heart surgery, but it all worked out OK. All the best.
  • annette1307
    annette1307

    Posted

    He is home in so much pain, given paracetamol for relief. And his bag is still filled with blood.
    • mosski
      mosski annette1307

      Posted

      Annette,

      Sorry to hear you husband is so miserable. It will get better, but it takes time.

      I had blood in my urine bag for over a week and even after it cleared the pinkish color (i.e. blood) returned from time to time.  I had the catheter out 13 days after surgery.  At that time it had been clear for some days.

      I was also told that if the color became dark red -- like catsup or tomato soup -- I should notify the doctor.  Fortunately, that did not occur.  There were, however, a few little flakey, diaphonous clots of blood floating around.  I was told this was normal.

      Feel free to post any further questions.  Moss

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