FLA in Houston
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I thought I should let the group know about my successful FLA operation with Dr. K in Houston.
I had the operation on 6th July 2017. My prostate was 185cc - very large. The operation went by without any drama whatsoever. I was given some sort of local anesthetic which blocked all pain.I was awake throughout the entire procedure and assisted greatly throughout the entire 4-hour operation by Samatha, Dr. K's totally fantastic nursing assistant. I'm told that due to the size of my prostate I had 13 ablations; something of a record. After the operation, I had a catheter for 14 days to give time for the swelling to go down. It's now five weeks and I'm starting to notice the benefits. I'm not looking for toilets everywhere I go and I'm starting to sleep well - up only two or three times per night at the moment which is a massive improvement for me. Also, I should stress that sexual functions are normal with no retrograde ejaculation etc. I pretty confident things will get better and better. The five weeks recovery have seemed long and the 14 days with a catheter were uncomfortable but easily doable.
The support from Houston has been fantastic with the Dr. still regularly checking in on my progress by email. Also fantastic and invaluable was the support I got from other guys who have had the op - members of the K club - who were there for me and contactable all the time.
Anyone considering the operation from my part of the world (I live in Hong Kong) is welcome to contact me and can count on my support through the healing process.
Best wishes to all
Pete
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ken91851 peter45673
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Hi Peter.
Reading your comments sounds as though you had everything there in the US and good friends along the way to help you Drs included, What I must say about the NHS over here in the UK is when I went through every procedure starting the the flow test and camera as to the size of my Prostrate was I was never told other that it was enlarged. I did experience Prostatitus which was cleared up with anti-biotics, when my appointment came through to go into hospital ( 31/07/2017 ) I was still unaware of what was going to happen I had the op and with help from painkillers the next day I was expected to be able to pass my urine which I can say did'nt happen the terrible burning sensation along with pain I was then told I would be discharged from that ward ( Bed needed ) to TWOC'S ( trial without catheter ) another ward to have this catheter fitted, apart from the nursing staff I was seen by a Registrar only to asking how was I.
I went home with a catheter in and a few booklets on changing the catheter the second week
I have not drank alcohol or had sex yet as I don't feel as though I want it too be really honest I'm scared ( is this all in my head ) does this mean I have to rely on Viagra again to stimulate my feelings ?
You were well and truely looked after in the US,
Kind Regards
Ken
peter45673 ken91851
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I found out about this FLA operation on this forum and it looked like what I was looking for. It cost me a lot of money. There is no insurance coverage but I thought it was worth it if I could end the problems and avoid the collateral damage associated with other operations. The help I got in the USA was all informal from other guys who have had FLA and are helping others who want to to know more. I am now part of that group and will assist anyone anyway I can.
I hope things get better for you in time. It sounds like you have got a raw deal from the NHS.
Pete