Originally Posted by berts
I had the traditional open surgery. Out of the hospital in 3 days. 3 weeks incontinence. Back riding in a couple of months. Still have 1-year follow-ups - Meanwhile OK.
Saddle issue - still haven't found a great saddle (4 years later). What was comfortable before the surgery became a pain post op.
Good luck and wishes for a full and fast recovery
Another finding the saddle a problem. Seems funny that the pain that arrives is definitely Bone pain and and yet it is tissue that is operated on. So Sallison- be warned. Start borrowing saddles now and I do suggest a slightly more upright position and a well cushioned saddle. Funny thing is that pre-op I had a Flite Titanium and post-op I eventually finished up with a Flite Gel flow that is an updated version of my original saddle.
Just to give heart- Psa Rating of "0" and I was signed off from hospital appointments last year as being clear.
Back to that saddle- Move around on it a lot and stand as much as possible. Most of my Rides take in steep hills and I finish at the top with a couple of gears left and out of the saddle pushing. Still Don't like sitting for 4 hours at a time. As to strength on the bike- could not push myself on the bike for 18 months- That magic "C" word gave me a reason to hold back. Then I set myself a target with only 6 months to get fit in. It was kill or cure. I am cured and back to full riding including the 12 hour rides offroad. Mind you after 8 hours in the saddle- everything went numb so could not feel any pain- In the legs- shoulders- back or the Butt.