Can’t pee after urolift
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i went to the urologist for retention issuesHe recommended a urolift . So i had it this past Monday . Went to have the foley catheter removed and was told i needed to self cath after i voided and document the amount left in my bladder that was Thursday problem is i haven't been able to pee since and have had to self cath to get the urine out i have the urge but can't even release a drop he has me on celebrexI'm concerned. Is this common? and will I ever be able to per on my own again?
Any response is appreciated
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bob00486 danny08232
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I had urolift and could pee about an hour after taking the catheter out.But that doesn't mean anything for you because your case could be wildly different than mine My only suggestion is if any time you want to verify what your physician is saying is to get a second opinion and make certain they know a lot about urolift Good luck, the success rate is high for urolift.
danny08232 bob00486
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Thank you for responding I have a friend who had the urolift about a month ago and he has not had any issuesI cant understand why I cannot void . I hoping this changes soon . I have the urge but nothing comes out. I'm trying to get some answers. Just wondered if anyone here has or is experiencing this
kenneth1955 danny08232
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Hey Danny
How long did you have the catheter in. When I had mine done almost 8 years ago I had one for 3 days. At that time I found that there were men that could not pee when they go home. They had to have a catheter put back in at the ER. I think you are swollen. Some men take longer to heal. Give yourself some time
Be safe.... If you take a hot bath before you go to bed that may help. 20 minutes If you have inflammation this will help
danny08232 kenneth1955
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Thanks I will try that. I actually had a foley cath in for 6 weeks before the urolift to get my bladder back down to size because of retention. After the procedure they put another foley in for three days. I urinated in the office and was sent home with some caths to measure my volume left in my bladder . Problem is I cant pee since I left doctor office. Now its been 5 days. The doctor on call called me last night and said he thinks I'm still swollen and to take another .4 tamsulosin at bedtime for a total of two Gonna try to see my dr today and get more catheters
danny08232
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went to the doc today and she said my problem is mental . Apparently I get myself drove up by all of the trauma and self cath that i have to do she recommended a hot bath. I suggested whiskey she thought it was a great idea. So I'm having a nice bourbon and water on the back porch. Plan on another one before I take that relaxing hot bath. We'll find out.
danny08232
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Well the whiskey and hot baths have not helped. I still cant pee and its been 9 days after my urolift procedure. Next dr appt in 7 days meantime I have catheters being delivered. This is not what I expected.
danny08232
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well I started to dribble and not much but more than I have been. Still using the catheter. Do any if you have an idea if this is a sign of improvement?
roger93461 danny08232
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Hello. So sorry to hear of your issues. I have had the exact same experience and am still unable to pee after three weeks and 2 days. I was offered the Urolift for retention and a blockage of the urethra. I also have a history of UTIs prior to the procedure and had one two weeks before. I am very concerned as are you and the doctor says it could take up to 4-6 weeks to recover. I have been self cathing, which is manageable, but not a solution for something I was told would help my situation. I'm curious, is your voiding gotten better?
danny08232 roger93461
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How is your progress? Any Change? i went for a second opinion and had a TUIP performed yesterday so far have urinated several times today. First time in 6 months almost cried . im still not voiding all the way and hope it is from the swellingmy new dr will not perform a urolift because of the failure rate we shall see. Hopefully improvement as swelling goes down.