BPH

[renegade_7]

Those who read this site's posts know that I was getting the laser turp this week. Got it done on the 26th, took the catheter out the next morning, but due to swelling, only passed a little bit of fluids, then could not pass any, and was re-cathetered. Went home Sunday with catheter, and will have catheter removed tomorrow, Tuesday, after the Uro fills my bladder to ensure I can void. Too bad for me, I was hoping to go home catheter free. Not in a whole lot of pain right now, just discomfort due to the cath. Also, am on vicadin, so that is most likely the reason.

As for the swelling, my surgeon told me this is common, and the swelling should be gone by Tuesday, when I get the cath. removed. I hope so, because these caths. are not fun, especially the insert and extraction. Some of you already know this. I feared the cath more than the procedure. By the way, my procedure, lasser turp, was by the (Holeum) method. Same as the PVP, I am told.

As discussed before, I will try to give weekly updates on my situation, since it seems that after guys get better, they fade away, on this forum anyway. When I was contemplating this procedure, I could find very little on guys who felt thier surgury was a complete success. It seemed like the only posts were coming from guys who had complications. Either way, I intend to keep posting as the weeks go by. I anticipate a rather long process, so I took four weeks off from work. I'll return when I am healed, sooner the better for me.

Anyone contemplating such a proceedure, feel free to ask any questions; I asked as many as I could, and still don't think I asked enough. But either way, I was having voiding troubles, so surgery was in my future. I am 53yrs. old if anyones interested. Keep you informed.....

[yarslew]

Thanks for the report. Seems every procedure is different. I knew nothing about the insertion of the catheter in my procedure, but the removal is not high on my list of things I want to experience again. Sorry about your swelling and having to have that catheter for several days. I was able to void immediately and was dismissed...but then had all those problems I've detailed on here. Maybe you'll get this catheter thing behind you today and all will be smooth sailing from there. I'm quite sure you'll be glad you went ahead with the procedure. Hang in there.

[gott1936]

Thanks for the update. Keep them coming. Wishing you a quick recovery.