Exhale and smile

It's already two weeks to the day since I had the surgery.  Apparently, it was fast, easy and went very well, according to my urologist/surgeon.  I don't remember going under the anesthesia; I do recall being awakened and told "okay, it's all over".  Granted - the physical pain afterwards was due to the catheter in me, which was an experience I hope to never have again.  Five days of strict bed rest after being sent home from the hospital (mobility was near-impossible); after I went out to the urologist for the catheter removal on the Tuesday, I was still a bit shaky.  But a day and a half at home to actually breathe helped and I was back at work, as of last Thursday.

There are very minor post-surgery lingering effects - some traces of blood in the urine, which is expected, but it's not alarming; some occasional light headedness and the fact that I can't walk as fast as I usually do - my stamina isn't quite up to par just yet.  But, given patience and time, it should stabilize.  The most stringent things that are not permitted during the recuperation period (6 to 8 weeks) is heavy lifting; no gym; no running, etc.  I basically need to be taking it easy.  

On the upside, I'm already feeling the major positive effects of the aquablation - I don't have to get up 3, 4 or 5 times a night; there's no straining and overall, it's been discomfort-free.  Whatever it's worth, I'm glad I did this.  It will bring down my PSA level and that will, in turn, help minimize the chances of prostate cancer.  To have surgery for the first time at 59 is unnerving.  Anyone who says otherwise is full of bravado and lying.  It's difficult because you don't know - something could go wrong.

I'm just very relieved to say in my case, it seems, everything went right.  And for that, I am grateful.