The Urolift procedure; patient views and questions

I had the Urolift procedure today (The first person in Northern Ireland to have the procedure done) following the diagnosis of an enlarged prostrate three months ago.  At the time the consultant proscribed Tamsulosin Hydrochloride 400 Mc, the usual debilitating drugs to alleviate the symptoms.  At the time of the diagnosis, I was going to the toilet nine or ten times a day without fully emptying my bladder and at least five times a night.  Of course this made my day time hours poorer, re temper and patience reduction.  Following the initial diagnosis and not being happy re the proscribed meds side effects and after research via the web, I started self dosing 3 times a day  Saw Palmetto 2500mg 90 Capsules - Urinary Tract and Prostate Health Support Supplement for Men and 3 times a day Puritans Pride Pumpkin seed oil 1000 mg for men 100 Softgels.  Within 3 days I was going normally with good flow during the day and only once at night, which I thought, was usual for a 61 year old man.

I informed my Father in Law, who had suffered from Prostrate cancer and was going to the toilet 5 or 6 times a night as well, he now self doses with 2 times a day, Saw Palmetto 2500mg and Puritans Pride Pumpkin seed oil 1000 mg and has reduced his nocturnal trips to once or twice a night as well.

I found that immediately following the lift procedure I am suffering from the need to immediately urinate and have been informed that it may take up to 2 week to 2 months for the prostrate to start to behave normally.  Not being happy with the time scale I will continue to self dose of Saw Palmetto and Puritans Pride Pumpkin seed oi for the next two weeks . I am aware the Saw and Pumpkin do not reduce the prostrate but only alleviate the symptoms.  I am not sure which of the two are actually helping but at  £12 a month supply for both items it is worth every penny.

I will give an update at the 4 week point and 2 month point  

 

Just had the Eurolift this afternoon , preop with 15 mg of Valium, plus 1

Lorcet 7.5/500 mg, with Xylocaine local.  Went well, about 10 min, staples were used rather than sutures. A bit uncomfortable when staples were place 

albeit very brief. A little tender in the area, still a little difficult to urinate tonight, but just remembered to take the Flowmax ( for 7-10 more days only

- ( I hope). Blood is present & will be for 1-2 weeks. Was told to avoid any excessive physical stress for 10-14 days. I am hopeful and optimistic of significant improvement in the next 2-3 weeks.  The anticipation was more stressful than actual procedure. Any comments from those from 1 day post op to several weeks. Thanjs

Hi All

My name is Stephen from Sydney Australia. I am 58. Thanks for all your posts. Very informative.

I have had problems with starting to urinate for years. Takes up to 1 minute to start. Now I have low pressure and not emptying. Normally have to go to toilet once per night. So my symptoms aren't too severe but nevertheless annoying.

I went to see a urologist last week and have since had a cystoscopy. This revealed my prostate is blocking my urethra. It also showed that my prostate is small and quite saggy/loose which is why the doctor has recommended I have a Urolift. So I have opted to have the Urolift done this Thursday. The doctor has done many of these and assures me I will be peeing like a 20 year old again. I'm not so sure but very hopeful. I will report back when I have news. I am not looking forward to the first week. Sounds like I'm in for a bit of pain.