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joe78408
joe78408

I'm 70 yrs old and 12 days since my turp surgery.  Spent one night in the hospital with a cath that was removed the next morning before leaving the hospital.   At times my urine is almost clear and other times it looks a dark pink.  Sometimes a few drops of what looks like blood when finishing up.  Most times a burning pain at the begining and end of urniation.  No sex yet, haven't tried, haven't wanted to.  I still get up frequently during the night and go allot during the day.  I think most of that it due to the massive amount of water I drink.  Was told to drink lots of water to keep things flushed out, it works.  Before turp it was very hard for me to pee at night and if I had been sitting too long, I don't have that problem now and the stream is way better than it was prior to turp.  I do tend to drip before and after urination, I do wear protection (depends) so not to soil my clothes.  So far I am happy I had the procedure, hope I still feel that way months from now.  I see the Doc in 18 days, I hope all is going as it should.

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  • zev31016
    zev31016 joe78408

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    Joe - I want to thank you for starting this blog.  It really helped me in preparing for prostate surgery and your experience gave me a "shining light" for what can hopefully be for myself.  I had TURP surgery 6 days ago, after suffering from BPH for over 3 years.  I took Tamsulosin medication for much of that time, which started affecting my sex life toward the end.  Put off making a decision on TURP, mainly because of the potential after effects such as Retro.  Things looked okay through last March.  A recent rise in B.P. lead to blood tests that showed Acute Urinary Retention which caused by kidneys to start shutting down - a potentially life-threatening situation.  Referred by my family doctor to Urologist at Hadassah Medical Center in Jerusalem, I was made to understand the severity of the situation.  My urologist insisted that I check in the very next day to the Urology ward and have a catheter inserted in order to relieve the pressure on my kidneys.  What I initially thought was a weekend of catheter, turned out to be over a month, initially to allow the kidneys to start functionning again (which they did) and then an added delay due to a prostate biopsy, due to high PSA score.   Very tough situation that somehow I wound up living with for that time (I guess you can adapt to anything if you have to).  I had a relatively large prostate (over 75 grams) which is borderline for TURP, so my urologist did a "combination" operation that combines TUVP (vaporisation) with the standard TURP. The vaporisation is done at the beginning, with the TURP coming afterward.  I opted for general anesthesia during the operation, which I feel was the right decision. This seems to be the latest method used in Israel.  I was very concerned about pain - but was pleasantly surprised to have very little pain when the anesthesia wore off.  Was put on 3 way catheter and kept 3 nights in hospital, being flushed out regularly.  Catheter taken out prior to leaving hospital (after check if I was able to pee on my own, which I could). I'm now at home and starting the road back.  First two days lots of blood in urine and had a scare yesterday when I though I was blocked up again.  However, last night urine started flowing again and a lot less blood.  Overall feeling good - I had no leekage whatsoever so far (my wife bought a pack of adult diapers just in case - but haven't had to use them).  I was somewhat worried about ED, but signs so far show that this probably won't be a problem. Regarding Retro - I can only hope for results like yours - but certainly don't know yet.  By the way, I'm 68 years old, married, and important for a good sex life to continue.  Hope my experiences will add to those who have written here before.  

    • joe78408
      joe78408 zev31016

      Posted

      Zev,

      Blogs on this forum, my doctors and my wife helped me make my decision when the time came, my wife and I are so happy with our decision.  Good luck with your recovery, keep us informed on your progress.

    • Waffalobill
      Waffalobill zev31016

      Posted

      Why I had surgery. Doc told me all that could happen if I did nothing. The retention can cause all kinds of problems.
    • kenneth1955
      kenneth1955 Waffalobill

      Posted

      Waffalobill   That is not a reason to have the surgery.It seams like the doctor scared you into it.  There are other way of fixing the problem.  I hope all works out for you and you heal fast  Ken
    • Waffalobill
      Waffalobill kenneth1955

      Posted

      I had the surgery cause after over 10 years of not being able to pee, I had enough. Only sleeping a hour at a time at night was getting old. Tryed meds for almost 2 years. They didn't work either and the side effects were terrible. He told me I could live with it if I wanted to. Surgery was my decision. At52 years old I didn't feel trying to Cath myself the rest of my life was anything I wanted to do.

    • kenneth1955
      kenneth1955 Waffalobill

      Posted

      Has long has you did it to help you live a normal life.  The way the post was it seams like the doctor gave you no other choice.  How are the side effects any diferent in you orgasm.  Your a young men to have to give up some things.  At 61  my doctor knows better they to try to talk me in to any surgery that remove any part of my prostate.  I go for test march 4 will see what going to happen.  My urolife has been go for 2 years Take care  Ken    
    • Waffalobill
      Waffalobill kenneth1955

      Posted

      Nope. I was given choices. I have no side effects. Everything is working great. No ED. No RE at all. Next app I will ask what kind of TURP I actually had and will share info.
    • kenneth1955
      kenneth1955 Waffalobill

      Posted

      That is great.  Happy for you  I think alot of men stay away for turp because of the retro and other side effects.  I know over the last few years they have be doing a new turp that save the your ejaculation.    I know I have talked with a few doctors mine to that A button Plasma Turp they can do better to save the bladder neck and the ejaculation duct They have control not like the knife.  With some they just go in and start cutting away at everything.  It just takes longer to do the other.  If your doctor care enough he will do what you want.  Please fine out what kind he did  The information would be helpfill to alot of men on here..Thank you  Ken
    • Waffalobill
      Waffalobill kenneth1955

      Posted

      I am thinking, from what y'all have said on her, it may have been button TURP. The place I go uses all the latest equipment. He even told me he uses new stuff so I am thinking that's what he used. Have a list of questions to ask him so I know what was done, how big it was and how much he took out etc.

    • hank1953
      hank1953 zev31016

      Posted

      Hi zev, "Acute Urinary Retention which caused by kidneys to start shutting down ... "

      I don't see how this can happen. Usually it is the other way around, urinary retention causing kidney problems. Hank

    • paul96555
      paul96555 hank1953

      Posted

      I believe he meant to write " "Acute Urinary Retention which caused MY kidneys to start shutting down ... ".  "m" and "b" are close on the keyboard.

    • zev31016
      zev31016 hank1953

      Posted

      Yes - that's correct.  I meant "my"  kidneys to start shutting down. Hank you were correct in your assessment.   Paul - thanks for clarifying for me. 

    • zev31016
      zev31016 joe78408

      Posted

      Thank you for your wishes.  Will keep you updated as things progress. 
    • zev31016
      zev31016

      Posted

      Made a typo on this - I meant to write that Acute Urinary Retention casue MY kidneys to start shutting down  (not "BY"wink. 

    • kenneth1955
      kenneth1955 Waffalobill

      Posted

      Good afternoon.  Did you go to your doctor yet.  I would like to know if it was a button Turp  I think they are much better then a regular Roto Rotter Job  Less side effect and better for the patients  Take care Let me know  when you find out  Ken 
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