I'm about 10-12 days post op and somewhat hesitant to post this, as
some of the results and news are not good, but if it helps someone by
answering some questions like I had pre-op, then I'm glad to share.

A lot about the robotic procedure (forgive me if some of this is the
same for other types of surgery-I don't know) is pretty intense, for
example, my body was slanted backwards on the table toward my
shoulders to allow the organs to drift down from the prostate during
surgery, and I woke up with quite intense shoulder pain which lasted
for almost a week.  Also, I was intubated during anesthesia, so had a
mild sore throat for a few days.

OK, the good:  I was out before I ever entered the o.r. so there was
no apprehension over the procedure that day.  My doctor reserves
deluxe rooms at Mt. Sinai, which takes the edge off the recuperation
process....they really are the nicest rooms I've ever seen or stayed
in.  Bonus:  we saved a couple of nights in NYC hotel by having my
wife sleep over in the room on a portable bed...just ask. She was able
to order deluxe food from room service! and it was like a hotel room!
I know you don't choose a doctor or procedure on superficial stuff
like this but believe me, it helped.
As some of you may recall, I was a nervous wreck in anticipation of
this life altering event but felt a huge weight lift off my shoulders
once i woke up and realized that part was over...it was strangely
calming...and has been so since then.
Lastly, I had expectations of total lack of urinary function but
already I have about 50% control and stay dry each night.  I also
sleep all through the night.  The catheter removal was totally
painless and welcomed....had it for 7 long days...although I know
others have had it for much longer...SUCKS.

The bad:  I have the aggressive type of pca and it has already spread
to the lymph nodes...which were removed.  It was explained to me that
there are two schools of thought on this and other surgeons may have
opted not to go through with the RP and send me off to radiation
instead, but there's no point in discussing that...it's already
done....and frankly, I agree with it.

The ugly:  Since so many lymph nodes were removed, my Jackson Pratt
drain is still attached and draining lymphatic fluid......slowing down
ever so slightly so I may have this damn thing attached another two
weeks for all i know.  Also, I had a lot of post-op pain while in the
hospital which was barely relieved by morphine and percocet.
Fortunately, that has subsided.

So that's my story...I "survived" but I know the future dx is not
good....funny thing is...it doesn't bother me...I've come to accept
it.
I have slowed down my life and my thinking and just appreciate each
day I'm alive.  A decision was made, I followed it, I have a few more
to make, but that's ok...I am part of a plan now.