• gkline's avatar

    gkline

    Member
    January 5, 2012 at 10:17 pm

    Exercise is the key to recovery indeed. I did not have much time to “get ready” for surgery but I was in reasonable shape for my age.
    I had a goal to play golf soon after surgery. After surgery on August 8, 2008……….. I played 18 holes of golf on October 21st. I did ride in a cart though, so I kinda cheated.

    Walking is the key to RC recovery. It will help you “wake up” your intestines. My first walk was about 30 yards, as I recall.

    Good Luck with recovery and keep us in the loop.

    George


    Light a man a fire and he is warm for an evening.
    Light a man ON fire and he’s warm forever.

    08/08/08…RC neo bladder
    09/09/09…New Hip
    =
    New Man! [/size]

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    John14108

    Member
    January 5, 2012 at 7:10 pm

    Thanks loads Mike. That’s exactly what I was looking for. I’m an old fart (71) and usually play 100+ rounds of golf a year. I plan on getting back out swinging in May after Surgery late February. I’m the eternal optimist and will beat the crap out of this disease.

    John

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    mmc

    Member
    January 5, 2012 at 7:00 pm

    Hey John,

    Here is a link: https://patienteducation.osumc.edu/Documents/IncontinenceExerProg.pdf

    Ask away. It’s a big darn deal getting this surgery. Research the site here on the forum and ask anything you want (even if it’s already been asked).

    Good luck on the upcoming surgery.

    Mike


    Age 54
    10/31/06 dx CIS (TisG3) non-invasive (at 47)
    9/19/08 TURB/TUIP dx Invasive T2G3
    10/8/08 RC neobladder(at 49)
    2/15/13 T4G3N3M1 distant metastases(at 53)
    9/2013 finished chemo -cancer free again
    1/2014 ct scan results….distant mets
    2/2014 ct result…spread to liver, kidneys, and lymph system

    My opinions are my own and do not reflect the opinion of ABLCS or anyone else. I am not a doctor nor do I play one on TV.

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