"...he giveth his beloved sleep." Psalms 127
I have never been much of a fan of sleep, but my opinion has changed recently.
After my tubes were removed, I was able to move around and enjoy some freedom. But at a cost.
The Doctor told me that due to the nature of a prostatectomy, many patients become incontinent and are required to wear a "Depends." He asked me to wear them during the first stages of my recuperation.
The good news is, I have not really needed them. The bad news is, whenever I feel an urge to go, I can't just lie there, but jump out of bed and head to the bathroom. This happens 7 or more times a night.
Part of the problem might be caused by a "stint." The Doctor said that one kidney was low and almost directly attached to the prostate region, so he lengthened the tube somehow and had to install a kind of plastic spring that would connect the kidney it to my bladder. These internal devices may be contributing to a feeling of urgency that is hard to ignore.
While I can rejoice in successful removal of the cancer, the sparing of my nerve bundles and my apparent continence, I am anxious to get some much needed rest so that my recovery may continue unimpeded by lack of sleep.
Sometimes you never miss something until it goes away. Right now, I am a big fan of sleep and will welcome its return.
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