Radical Prostatectomy
05-14-16, 09:41 PM
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Radical Prostatectomy
Just over 3 months ago I had a RP. I went for only a 1.3 mile ride a few days ago, and my perineum was very uncomfortable the next day. The saddle is a Brooks B-17 that was very comfortable before the operation . Have any of you experienced this, and if so did a nose less saddle solve the issue ? If not how long did you need before you were able to resume riding without discomfort . I am thinking of returning to my bent if I find no resolution to this problem soon . Idea's ?
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You might find relief with one of those saddles with cutouts down the middle, or you may not. it also may be too soon, so a bit of patience might ne called for.
Meanwhile, since you already own a bent, blow the dust off it, and ride that to buy yourself more time to recover without losing too much condition.
Meanwhile, since you already own a bent, blow the dust off it, and ride that to buy yourself more time to recover without losing too much condition.
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Best wishes for a speedy recovery!
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05-15-16, 08:01 AM
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Give it more time! After my RP, my doc said to stay off the bike - including the trainer - for at least six months!
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I had a prostatectomy in December and was back to riding 2 months later. I've been riding on saddles with a cutout since about 2003 so didn't have the problem you're having. My saddle is a Selle Anatomica X series.
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05-15-16, 11:28 AM
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10 years for me now. I was riding primarily a recumbent at the time of surgery and that is what I rode after for six months or so. Then started spending more time on upright bikes, each with a leather saddle. The Sella Anatomica was a good choice. Now ride what I want.
05-15-16, 11:38 AM
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Of course, I have no experience with this but wanted to wish you a speedy recovery. I imagine that after surgery in that area there will be initial soreness when you first start up. A cutout saddle might be the way to go. I have access to a bike shop that has a saddle library, so ended up trying out different saddles with channels or cutouts down the center. Some of the ones with a groove/channel actually provided more relief than ones with a cutout, so it can be tricky to find just the right one for your particular anatomy.
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Well, that has to suck, but not nearly as bad as the alternative. 
Have a quick & relatively painless recovery. 
Have a quick & relatively painless recovery.
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Stick to the bent until doctor feels that you are good to go on a bicycle. Not wise to rush things!!!! Good luck.
I had focal cryoablation last year for my PCa and was back on bike within 2 days with Foley in place after left side procedure but it took 10 days after right side procedure before getting back to riding.
I had focal cryoablation last year for my PCa and was back on bike within 2 days with Foley in place after left side procedure but it took 10 days after right side procedure before getting back to riding.
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Thanks for the responses. I'm reading my bent, and plan to use it until I feel I'm able to ride my DF without discomfort . My Urologist said I could ride after only 1 month, so I was disappointed when after 3 months I was unable to do so. So the bent it is for the summer it seems .
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