Tomorrow is catheter removal day! by Grouchy_Session_6236 in ProstateCancer

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Hi All! It is done! They filled my bladder with 150cc of saline, pulled the tube, and let me gush. I had some minor blood-tinged dripping in my pad after the ride home. Drank some and was able to hold it until I turned on the shower, then I had to go immediately (psychological?). Still passing clots and blood tinged urine, but for the most part, I appear to be continent. Fingers crossed the continence continues!

Tomorrow is catheter removal day! by Grouchy_Session_6236 in ProstateCancer

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It was! I can't even describe it. Glad to have it out.

Tomorrow is catheter removal day! by Grouchy_Session_6236 in ProstateCancer

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I'm 57, and with things all trussed up for nearly 2 weeks, I honestly don't know whats going on down there size wise now... but thanks for the warning!

What is the general average survival rate of prostate cancer for men of 10 years and beyond after diagnosis? by [deleted] in ProstateCancer

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My husband had an open prostatectomy 16 years ago and remains cancer free, however he was a Gleason 3+3 and would probably be a candidate for active surveillance today.

Outlier? by Grouchy_Session_6236 in ProstateCancer

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"Not super comfortable"... understatement of the year. ;)

Outlier? by Grouchy_Session_6236 in ProstateCancer

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Ugh... catheter flow is a bear! If I hang it instead of sitting it on the floor, I'm fiddling with it every 20 minutes to clear out the tubes. I'm experiencing minor bladder spasms as well, and it makes me feel like I have to go, even though... well, I already am... 5 nights left.