97. Rob talks about Lymphedema - A possible side effect from surgery

97. Rob talks about Lymphedema - A possible side effect from surgery

“You can’t live your life being ill.” ~ Rob

For this episode, we talk with Rob all the way from the UK. Rob reached out to us asking for an episode on lymphedema so here it is.

Rob did not have any symptoms of Prostate Cancer. Yet still, he chose to have himself tested. Most people with prostate cancer do not have any symptoms so it is very important to get tested.

At 57 and after the New Year of 2019, Rob got conclusive and underwent a Radical Prostatectomy.

Following his surgery his continence was ok but erectile function was nil. To help with this, he used penis pills, but this didn’t work for him. Then he opted to use the pump. It was ok until things got weird.

Rob noticed that his groin wasn’t feeling right. It felt spongy.

He didn’t know what it was. And because of the pandemic, his only recourse then was consultations through phone calls. It didn’t help… eventually he experienced severe pain in his groin that radiated to his shoulders. It only took 30 seconds of video conference for the doctor to tell him to go to the emergency department immediately.

What he experienced was septic arthritis, which made him stay in the hospital for 12 days… and be on permanent antibiotics.

How do all these things relate to his diagnosis, surgery, and Lymphedema? Rob will explain to you in detail!

According to Rob, the possibility of lymphedema after surgery was not discussed during his pre-op phase. So, he is here with us today to share his experience, the steps he took to find answers, and how he is overcoming it - hoping to help even just one person.

We thank Rob for reaching out to us and we know this episode will help other men recognize the signs and get help.

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