Getting back on the bike after prostate surgery
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Getting back on the bike after prostate surgery
I am having a TURP (prostate roto-rooting) in two weeks. I am curious if other riders have had this or more radical prostate surgery. If so, how long before you were comfortable in the saddle?
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I had di Vinci robotic prostate surgery last December. The doc kept me off the bike for 8 weeks. I hopped back on the bike in mid-February with little discomfort. All discomfort was gone within a month.
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I had a total prostatectomy (laparoscopic surgery) five years ago, in late August. Doc also said 8 weeks before riding (or lifting 70 pounds). That put me into the end of October, so that was the end of my riding for that year. The next Spring, there was no more discomfort than usual after having been off the bike for the Winter months.
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TURP 10 years ago, 8 weeks was suggested wait time before riding or lifting. Late summer weather was nice- made it to around 4 weeks then started some gentle recumbent rides. Each person is different; for me a little uncomfortable at first, otherwise fine.
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Two years ago, I had a TURP procedure on a Monday afternoon. Sunday evening I was speedskating. Don't remember how long it was till I got back on the bike.
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Good luck with your upcoming procedure.
Industrial sized plumbing attachments...********** Not sure if you are referring to a Foley Catheter, but if so.....my second cryoablation was on Thursday, December 10 last year. Two days later, Saturday December 12, I bicycled to our LBS and back home a total of 11 miles with a Foley Catheter in place. Really wasn't that bad. Following the first cryoablation, I waited 10 days and then bicycled 65 miles.
Industrial sized plumbing attachments...********** Not sure if you are referring to a Foley Catheter, but if so.....my second cryoablation was on Thursday, December 10 last year. Two days later, Saturday December 12, I bicycled to our LBS and back home a total of 11 miles with a Foley Catheter in place. Really wasn't that bad. Following the first cryoablation, I waited 10 days and then bicycled 65 miles.
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Before my TURP procedure, I had a Foley Catheter for several weeks. So I speedskated a lot using a use a sports size bag. Then the doctor gave me a plug for the catheter (so I made a pit stop after about an hour). But during the TURP, they installed the industrial sized catheter. While removing the Foley's was never fun, removing the surgical catheter 4 days later was an order of magnitude (or 2) less fun.
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I had Brackytherapy for prostate cancer. No pain but very tired for 1-2 months. Vasectomy? I felt fine and violated the light lifting rule. Ended up with two large....... for a week....Enjoy your bike but let your body do the talking.
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Back home feeling fine after surgery yesterday. The doc talked me into a laser prostate process with TURP as a fallback if the laser wouldn't suffice. The laser worked fine (so he says) and from my perspective so far so good. No real pain, just the standard discomfort of an industrial size catheter running an overnight rinse. The removal was creepy but not a big deal. Return to youthful flow was immediate. If nothing goes wrong I will be back on the bike in a month.
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Back home feeling fine after surgery yesterday. The doc talked me into a laser prostate process with TURP as a fallback if the laser wouldn't suffice. The laser worked fine (so he says) and from my perspective so far so good. No real pain, just the standard discomfort of an industrial size catheter running an overnight rinse. The removal was creepy but not a big deal. Return to youthful flow was immediate. If nothing goes wrong I will be back on the bike in a month.
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Had the daVinci surgery last year in January followed by radiation therapy. Had a few problems as a result and ended up having a Artificial Urinary Sphincter put in which was not pleasant ( cut nuts to butts so to speak) and had it had me literaly off my feet for 4 months. Hope the surgery was successful and all is well. Keep a close eye n your bladder functions and do not be afraid to complain if you think things are not kosher. Still not up to riding any distance.
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I had the Di Vinci process in 2012. I'm a bike patrol officer and I got back on the bike soon after the surgery. I don't ride as much as I used to but I'm not having problems with discomfort and I ride a Brooks on two bikes and a Selle San Marcos on another two bikes. No centuries yet but I've ridden up to 60 miles and been okay.
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Back home feeling fine after surgery yesterday. The doc talked me into a laser prostate process with TURP as a fallback if the laser wouldn't suffice. The laser worked fine (so he says) and from my perspective so far so good. No real pain, just the standard discomfort of an industrial size catheter running an overnight rinse. The removal was creepy but not a big deal. Return to youthful flow was immediate. If nothing goes wrong I will be back on the bike in a month.
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hi, hoping your surgery was a complete success and you're putting in miles now. On Dr recommendation, I'm having the button plasma surgery, only question is the timing. Not much info out there about how long till you can get back to serious riding. If you don't mind, can you share info on what type laser surgery, was it successful, how long till back on bike, how long till riding intervals, centuries?
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For me, it was 8 weeks after robotic surgery to do some light riding
by 10 weeks, up to 20 miles
by 12 weeks I was riding 30-40 four times a week, a bit slower and no massive hills
but it sure felt good
it hurts more to get off the bike than it does while riding, go figure
by 10 weeks, up to 20 miles
by 12 weeks I was riding 30-40 four times a week, a bit slower and no massive hills
but it sure felt good
it hurts more to get off the bike than it does while riding, go figure
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For me, it was 8 weeks after robotic surgery to do some light riding
by 10 weeks, up to 20 miles
by 12 weeks I was riding 30-40 four times a week, a bit slower and no massive hills
but it sure felt good
it hurts more to get off the bike than it does while riding, go figure
by 10 weeks, up to 20 miles
by 12 weeks I was riding 30-40 four times a week, a bit slower and no massive hills
but it sure felt good
it hurts more to get off the bike than it does while riding, go figure
good luck