The first word of advice that I was given was to shave my thigh in the area
where the catheter tubing is taped.  Pulling that tape off a hairy leg is no
fun.  But these days they seem to only keep the catheter for a week or so.
In my day it was three full weeks with that thing.  Much better now.

And tell your wife that you need a recliner for the recovery.  It takes
pressure off the surgical area and helps with the healing (the written
instructions from my uro actually did say that).  Leather is good in case of
spills or, well you know, leaks.

And while leaning back recovering, a nice plasma tv would help pass the
time.  Steve can tell you more on how to work that one.

Finally, after recovery from the surgery itself, it is critical to have
frequent exercise.  Yes, walking too, but I mean to get a return to normal
sexual function.  It is a simple case of use it or lose it.  You may as well
milk this for all that it is worth.

Good luck!  This should be a cake walk.  Have a good Holiday and best wishes
for the New Year with undetectable PSA results.

David S.

P.S.  We will be interested to know what the nurses look like at the
"Swedish Hospital"?

Thanks.
Just saved it.
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