How painful is prostate surgery?

The incisions may be sore for 1 to 2 weeks. Your doctor will give you medicine for pain. You will have a tube (urinary catheter) to drain urine from your bladder for 1 to 2 weeks after surgery. You may have bladder cramps, or spasms, while the catheter is in your bladder.

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Your Recovery

A laparoscopic radical prostatectomy is surgery to remove the prostate gland. It is done to treat prostate cancer that has not spread beyond the prostate. The doctor made several small cuts, called incisions, in your lower belly. The doctor put a lighted tube (scope) and other surgical tools through the incisions to do the surgery. Or if you had robotic surgery, the doctor guided the robot arms to do this surgery. You may see some bruising and swelling right after your surgery. In the week after surgery, your penis and scrotum may swell. This usually gets better after 1 to 2 weeks. The incisions may be sore for 1 to 2 weeks. Your doctor will give you medicine for pain. You will have a tube (urinary catheter) to drain urine from your bladder for 1 to 2 weeks after surgery. You may have bladder cramps, or spasms, while the catheter is in your bladder. Your doctor can give you medicine to help prevent bladder spasms. After your catheter is removed, it may take several weeks or more for you to control your urine. And it may take 6 months or more for you to be able to have erections again. But with time, most people regain urine control and much of their previous sexual function. If not, medicines or other treatments may help. You will probably be able to go back to work or your usual activities 3 to 5 weeks after surgery. But it can take longer to fully recover. You will need to see your doctor regularly. This includes having blood tests to measure your PSA level. PSA is a substance that can suggest whether your cancer has returned. PSA tests are usually done more often for the first several years after your surgery, but less often after that. When you find out that you have cancer, you may feel many emotions and may need some help coping. Seek out family, friends, and counsellors for support. You also can do things at home to make yourself feel better while you go through treatment. Call the Canadian Cancer Society (1-888-939-3333) or visit its website at www.cancer.ca for more information.

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How do you poop after surgery?

What Helps Drink more. Dehydration makes constipation more likely. ... Avoid caffeine. It's dehydrating, which can make matters worse. ... Add fiber. It helps you pass stools and stay regular. ... Get moving. As soon as your doctor says it's OK, get up and move around as much as possible.

webmd.com - Tips to Deal With Constipation After Surgery - WebMD

Constipation is a side effect of surgery that you may not have expected. It’s common, even if your bowel movements were regular before your operation.

It can happen for many reasons, including:

Side effect from meds: The anesthesia you get before surgery and the prescriptions you fill afterwards (including pain medications, diuretics, and muscle relaxants) could be the problem. Your diet changed: Your doctor might have told you not to eat or drink in the hours leading up to the surgery, or put you on a restrictive diet after the operation. The combination of too little fluid and food can affect your bowel movements, making you more likely to become constipated. You can’t exercise yet: If you need to stay in a hospital bed or can’t work out for a while as you recover, that lack of movement can slow down your digestion and make it harder to pass stool. Inactivity is a common cause of constipation. The problem may not last long, and you can take steps to get your system moving again.

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