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Dear Friends, I made really detailed and long investigation about treatment of similar signs of BPH as I have. My prostate is just 50 ml (grams),, but with big median lobe ,which blocks bladder neck. This causes nearly full retention, sleep shortage, nocturia, and in time the necessity of CIC- self cathing. Pls note PAE in case of big median lobe has poor effects. I passed it last April . After few months of symptoms relief, the problems returned with bigger intensity. So I lost one year time. Yes all we have some options : TURP, GL, HOLEP, open prostatectomy ...new methods as Urolift, REZUM and FLA. It seems that for big median lobe is best REZUM and FLA . This is based on my long investigation and consultations with many patients and some doctors. REZUM is cheaper, probably covered by insurance , but still more random method in comparision with FLA.
US insurance unfortunatelly plays no role for me , I'm European citizen.
After detailed analyses of my problem - 3T MRi scannes, TRUS, PSA, PVR, e.t.c. I decided for FLA with full confidence to Dr. K I'm flying to USA next Easter Sunday on the route Vienna - Istanbul - Houston . Thank you very much for all advises and help. Good luck and strong hope and faith to all of us - suffering men . Stan
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jim81578 stan98754
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Jim
stan98754 jim81578
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Hi Jim,
I m really happy with you . In my Excell table which I have with available data on this forum , I have just with your name as follows : " May 2017 ??? , small prostate ,bad results, repeated FLA jan. 25, 2018 - after it much better " . Can you add some details, please ? . PV - Prostate volume , PSA, PVR, IPSS score - prior and after ? median lobe? CIC neccessary before and after ? e.t.c.. Anyway my table is in disposal to :everybody. Thanks to all
jim81578 stan98754
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Been just over 8 weeks.
Jim
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justin_1212 stan98754
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DO NOT DO IT!!!
My condition is WORSE than before the procedure. Now my new Urologist says I am faced with laser surgery to correct but i will have to self catherize DAILY for the REST of my life or scar tissue will reform.
DO NOT DO IT !!!
SAY NO TO UROLIFT
stan98754 justin_1212
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brian34488 justin_1212
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I traveled from New Zealand to get him to do FLA for me and darn glad I did, and glad to avoid the turp butchers.
changejobs stan98754
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where can the eexcel sheet be seen?
thank you.
larry
stan98754 changejobs
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yes I started to harvest data for all methods. But after my decision for FLA I continued just with FLA data patients.
If you wish to see it, just PM me . Stan
richard11472 stan98754
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I am almost 7 weeks post FLA and continuing to improve regarding strength of urine stream. I did develope some pain in the prostate area about 10 days ago and discussed it with the doctor. He thinks it is probably inflammation rather than an infection and told me to take an anti-inflammatory over the counter med. I was concerned because I had to stop the antibiotic he prescribed after 1 week rather than continuing for the full 2 weeks.
Looking forward to hear about your progress.
Rick
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richard11472 stan98754
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Rick
stan98754 richard11472
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thank you for your good wish.
yes in Tesday morning from 6 AM to 11.30 more then 4 hours FLA procedure took a place.
Dr. K said he is satisfied so this is most important now.
He is really Great Man and Donnie is perfect professional.
Im very weak in these days, probably reaCTION FOR PROCEDURE, swelling, and strong anibiotics Levofloxacin,
Foley cath. is no issue so far. I will wear it even longer nearly 2 weeks, Dr. K after procedure changed it to thinner 2 way CH 14 and this is real difference.
Important is no infection during recovery period .
If you have any advice I will be very greatfull .
Flight back in Sunday via Istanbul to Vienna - 18 hours together on the road.
Best Wishes to all of us .
Stan
brian34488 stan98754
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Hi Stan, I am very happy for you because you are now on the road to a much better life! my advice is follow Dr Karamanian's instructions closely, my idea is with regard to your air flight to minimize risk of blood clot happening is try to walk around each hour this will reduce a blood clot happening which can happen to anyone especially if they have had an operation, well done you are now in the Dr K club and on the road to a much happier life, bye for now kind regards Brian.
stan98754 brian34488
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Hi Brian ,
thank you very much for your advice. you have had long flight ,too .
anyway it seems that your case is very simiar to mine.
this is your record in my Excell table.
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Dec. 17, 2017, PV 50 ml , BML , great results , no pain at all , FC 7 days, N.Zealand...
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BML big median lobe, FC foley catheter.
can you add more dates ? of course Im ready to send my table to all K club members and others , too . Dr. K liked my initiative.
happy day, Stan
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