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Holep aftermath

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Geezer
Geezer

My 200 g prostate was recently reduced by the Holep procedure.  The catheter was in for 5 days.  It has now been out for 10 days and I'm wearing male depends.  My urine is foul smelling.  Any advice?

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  • TKM
    TKM Geezer

    Posted

    Geezer,

    Have you been voiding since the catheter is out ?  You need to void either naturally or by self catheterization, to clear the urine out. Is the smell from the urine or from the depends ?  You should try to collect some in a collection bottle/container to see if it still smells.  It sounds like you may have a urinary track infection. If you have a UTI with foul smelling urine, symptoms like itching burning and rise in temperature may follow. You should get your urine tested by your urologist or other doctor, and get them to prescribe an antibiotic.  They can culture the urine in the meantime to find the right antibiotic for the particular bacteria, which may take 3 or 4 days.   When the results come in you can then switch to the recommended antibiotic.  Of course you should consult with a urologist, and follow his directions.

    Thomas

    • Geezer
      Geezer TKM

      Posted

      No problem voiding.  Wearing depends for absorption.  urologist  doesn't see a problem, but when I change padded undergarments, it sure smells.

  • phil25323
    phil25323 Geezer

    Posted

    I would let your urologist know ASAP and if he suspects an infection he will most likely Rx an antibiotic empirically before the results from the culture come back. Most likely it will be Cipro. 
  • phil25323
    phil25323 Geezer

    Posted

    How was the procedure?
    • Geezer
      Geezer phil25323

      Posted

      Four and one-half hour surgery to reduce the 200 g prostate.  Two days in hospital with catheter followed by another four days at home with one.  No pain, but a lot of discomfort.  don't like the idea of wearing depends underwear, but not much of an alternative.

    • phil25323
      phil25323 Geezer

      Posted

      I’m leaning toward Holep vs a Button TURP. 

      I’d prefer to have one procedure that offers the lowest re-op rate. 

      Where did you have yours done?

      Glad to know you’re not in pain!

      I hope you have a fast and comfortable recovery. 

      Let us know about your urine. 

    • Geezer
      Geezer phil25323

      Posted

      After my Holep, I'm not sure there's anything left to operate on!  My procedure was performed at the University of Kansas Health Center.  urine is clearing up, but still smells.  Lack of comfort is due to having to wear the damn depends, all else is going well.  The Holep was the 4th procedure done to my prostate over a 22 year period.  I had micro-wave, "green light", TURP, and finally Holep.  I was told the TLURP couldn't be completed due to build-up of scar tissue over the years.  I'd suggest you go with the Holep.  Good luck!

  • mark02906
    mark02906 Geezer

    Posted

    I did not have a Holep.  However, over the years I have not been drinking enough liquids (especially at night to prevent nocturia).  I am trying to remember to drink more, even if it means more bathroom trips.  Try drinking more (probably just water) for a couple of days and see if you notice either a change in smell or color of your urine.  Good luck with your recovery.
    • Geezer
      Geezer mark02906

      Posted

      Thanks for the suggestion.  If anything, I've been drinking more water that before the procedures. I think it will take care of itself in time.

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