Radical Prostatectomy

[frank bennett]

I underwent a Laparoscopic Radical Prostatectomy and Cystoscopy on the 18^th February 2008 after being diagnosed with Prostate cancer. I was admitted to the

Thames Valley Nuffield on the Monday morning and discharged 4 days later on Thursday evening.

 

I suffered no pain throughout my stay in hospital or afterwards. The only minor discomfort was having a catheter inserted, which disappeared on removal 2 weeks later.

There were some minor bladder leaks for couple of weeks, but this problem soon cleared with the aid of pelvic floor exercises

 

After resting for 5 days, I was able to walk 9 holes on the golf course with my pals. Two days later I played my first 18 holes with the aid of a buggy, after surgery.            I played 4 rounds of golf in the following week with the aid of a buggy, since then I have played 4/5 times a week and always walked the course (7000yards per round).

 

I am convinced the greatest aid to my swift recovery was 1) The skill of my surgeon and his team. 2) Having a positive attitude and a determination to carry on with life

 

Regards

 

Frank Bennett.

[marcl...@gmail.com]

Hi Frank,
I am pleased you had a good experience, and your positive attitude
towards beating prostate cancer was so important. It was great for us
to have you as one of our patients.
Regards,
Marc

On 2 Dec, 12:38, "frank bennett" <i...@frankbennett.demon.co.uk>
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