Weekend update

As you can see the pack arrived from Prostate Cancer has arrived with lots of information and samples of what you are going to need after the operation.

The last week was all about getting your head around the situation and finding out as much as possible. Without doubt the first thing I would recommend you do is contact Prostate Cancer UK and speak to one of their nurses to learn and ask if they can send you a pack out to you. Also do the 1 to 1 if offered as it provides you with an opportunity to talk to someone who has gone through your experience.

Emotions are far more stable as you accept the situation and move on. Do not underestimate the impact on your loved ones, it impacts them as much as you. Make sure they know exactly what is happening.

We have been doing research and learned what to expect in using a catheter. The doctors just say you will have one inserted for two weeks after the operation as if you know what they mean off course you do not unless you have experienced one.

The best You tube video we found to explain it  can be seen at

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L7lIIYArTX4.

The most appropriate words are at at 9.12 the doctors states "You will feel very relieved to have your catheter removed. I am not certain the use of the word relieved is most appropriate given the subject but I am certain he is going to be correct!

Make sure you are positive about the whole thing, keep your humour and keep yourself busy,