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The Urolift procedure; patient views and questions

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charles40613
charles40613

Would it be possible to keep this thread purely about Urolift and a means of sharing experiences from those who have undergone the process and invite debate from those considering it.

The Urolift process plus pros and cons are accurately described at many a website. Other very long threads discuss in detail BPH and other treatments such as TURPS, laser tend to overshadow people looking for advice on Urolift.

So for me, tired of getting up in the night. Tired of the medication and its side effects, tiredness and ED. Quality of life getting me down. I am 60 and reckon to be pretty fit and active.

I underwent this treatment (as an alternative to TURPS) 2 weeks ago at one of the 5 or 6 clinics/hospitals that appear to offer this treatment in the UK. It really was as simple as described on the web.

I had a 30 minute consultation with the consultant whereby he explained the procedure.

The treatment was booked for 10 am., it took about 15 minutes. I had it done under a local anaesthetic. To be frank if you are used to having your prostate and other bits probed there is no pain. It is just the thought of it you have to come to terms with. After the treatment you have to drink a lot of water to flush your system but I was allowed to drive home by dinner time.

First warning here. I did have to stop probably every 15 minutes with a sudden need to urinate. Fortunately I took a urine bottle from the clinic !

I could write for ages but will see what response I get to this post. I know on the day I was there, 4 other blokes were having the procedure and I sensed there was a regular flow of patients.

I’m now going through the period whereby I’m asking myself is there any improvement? It’s only 2 weeks in. I’m not sure is the answer at the moment. We are all different and recovery and improvement I am told does take time anything from 2/3 weeks to 2/3 months maybe longer. Your system needs time to readjust, I understand that, I don’t know how much time but I’m due for a follow up next week. I'm remaining positive.Would welcome comments from others.

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  • steven07153
    steven07153 charles40613

    Posted

    I too had the urolyft procedure Oct. 7, 2016. It's been some months now.  I've got my flow back but not consistently and still have minor problems starting sometimes.  I previously posted to the group an article that ran in a Canadian Medical journal following patients having this procedure and reporting greater than 88% success over three years (they don't have data for year 4).  So to me, it's virtually a no brainer and I'm happy I waited before having TURP but by the time of surgery I was taking three types of meds to allow me to pee.  I am not back to full workouts and glad to have this (temporarily?) behind me.

    • mark02906
      mark02906 steven07153

      Posted

      As someone who had his Urolift last week, I am curious on the reason why you are not back to full workouts.  My "workout" is probably a light workout for you.  But, I don't want to overexert.  You can't easily put a bandaid on in the inplants.  Is it the inconsistent flow that's making you taking it slow on resuming exercise. Appreciate your thoughts.

    • steven07153
      steven07153 mark02906

      Posted

      Hi Mark.  Sorry but my post has a typo.  The  post should have read I am back to workouts and resumed somewhere around 2 weeks post urolyft.  I ride an ellipitical and lift weights some and that's what I was referring to. Apologies for the typo. 

    • mark02906
      mark02906 steven07153

      Posted

      Thanks for the feedback.  I am taking it slow on the exercise.  But, it is worlds better than the recent 9 months while on the tamsulosin.
  • AZBill
    AZBill charles40613

    Posted

    More of a side note than anything else but just heard a UroLift ad on the AM Station KFYI out of Phoenix, AZ today.  Maybe they're in other places but this was the first one I've heard.

  • Johnp1955
    Johnp1955 charles40613

    Posted

    Scheduled to have the Urolift procedure done tomorrow (4-7-17).  Apprehensive, but hopeful of good result.  I will see how it goes.  Query:  how long after you had the procedure done were you able to have sex again?
    • kenneth1955
      kenneth1955 Johnp1955

      Posted

      Hey John.  I had my Urolift done 2 years ago.  I was told to wait 2 week but I masturbated at 9 day and all was great  it is up to you if you feel ok.  but make sure you relax Good luck friday.  Are you gointo have a catheter put in after.  It up to the doctor.  I think it was best for me.  I had a problem peeing on demand and had one put in while I was a slep.  I would rather have it put in when I'm out they have to go to the ER and have one put in.  Ken

    • Johnp1955
      Johnp1955 kenneth1955

      Posted

      Thanks for the info, Kenneth.  My doc says use of a catherter is dependent upon how well you are able to void after the procedure.  I've been self-cathing for close to 2 years now (twice a day), plus meds for quite some time, so if he deems it necessary to insert a catherter, I'm certainly ok with that.  I only have a problem peeing on demand sometimes, and of course, there is no rhyrm or reason to that ability.  My problem is more urgency, and having a horrible stream more often than not.  As I said above, I'm hopeful that the procedure will help - a lot!

    • frank74205
      frank74205 kenneth1955

      Posted

      Hi Ken,I'm still doing CIC. I have a question? I havent had a erection in many years,at 87 i guess thats to be expected. My thought was if i took cialis and got an erection,i dont know if i could still ejaculate, since i'm still in retention.cannot void without CIC. a good question for a Uro?

      Thanks Ken,

      frank,

    • jimjames
      jimjames frank74205

      Posted

      Frank,

      You can ejaculate without getting an erection and you can have an erection and not be able to ejaculate or any combination of the two. In other words, erections and ejaculations are not necessarily related. Retention, in and of itself, should not necessarily cause either lack of erection or lack of ejaculation. Cialis can sometimes help with erections but I do not believe has any effect on ejaculation. 

      Jim

    • kenneth1955
      kenneth1955 Johnp1955

      Posted

      I hope it will.  but when you go home and if you have a problem you can do CIC  Most men don't have them at home and have to go to the ER.  Sleep well and don't worry Let us know and don't rush it  Ken

    • kenneth1955
      kenneth1955 frank74205

      Posted

      Frank. That is a good question.  At your age if you want to go right ahead.  Peeing and doing CIC I think have nothing to do with you have a ejaculation.  Get some Cialis or Viagra no harm in trying.  If you have not had a erection for a while you may not get real hard but you can still have a orgasm.  If you do try let is know it would be good information for others.  PS  I'm going to send a e-mail to my doctor and see what he saids Frank are you on any other meds  Ken 

    • frank74205
      frank74205 kenneth1955

      Posted

      Hi Ken, No Ken I'm not taking any medicine. I can't pee without CIC .I wonder what a URO would say about getting an erection and having an ejaculation ,since i have BPH? I wonder if  this is possible?

      Interesting question?

      thanks

      frank,

    • kenneth1955
      kenneth1955 frank74205

      Posted

      Hey Frank sorry it took me so long to get back to you.  I just got back from Las Vegas.  I did get a email from my Doctor and he told me that there is no reason you can't Just because your age but he did said to check with a heart doctor to make sure all is ok in the area.  He said that haveing retension and doing CIC has nothing to do with a orgasm or ejaculation.  The 3 things work together.  He said that he does not know what went wrong the 2 years before but he said that after you check with the doctor you can try it and see what happen.  He also told me what I said that your do not need a eraction to have a ejaculation or orgasm.  Good lick and let us know Frank.  I wish you luck  Ken 

    • frank74205
      frank74205 kenneth1955

      Posted

      Ken Thanks my friend for all the info you have giging me.

      God  bless

      frank,

    • kenneth1955
      kenneth1955 frank74205

      Posted

      Hey Frank.  I just got a reply back from Dr. Patel.  I did not know were in chicago you are but he told me to have you go and see a doctor on the Northwestern side of chicago.  That is were the initial trial were.  He gave me a name of a doctor but he thinks he is gone from that area.  His name is Dr Ken McVary  He was the authored of the urolift papers.  He told me to tell you to be strong and go for it.  Take care and see what you can do.  I do feel that you can get some help  I do worry about you my friend I hepo you can find some help over in that area  Let me know  Ken 
    • kenneth1955
      kenneth1955 frank74205

      Posted

      Hey Frank.  I just got a reply back from Dr. Patel.  I did not know were in chicago you are but he told me to have you go and see a doctor on the Northwestern side of chicago.  That is were the initial trial were.  He gave me a name of a doctor but he thinks he is gone from that area.  His name is Dr Ken McVary  He was the authored of the urolift papers.  He told me to tell you to be strong and go for it.  Take care and see what you can do.  I do feel that you can get some help  I do worry about you my friend I hepo you can find some help over in that area  Let me know  Ken 
    • paul96555
      paul96555 kenneth1955

      Posted

      Sometimes the closeness of the U and I keys on the keyboard cause amusing typos - like the ones below, from Ken

      "He also told me what I said that your do not need a eraction to have a ejaculation or orgasm.  Good lick and let us know"

       - little like (I work in electricity) when a colleague nearing retirement was making some important technical point in a commercial context,

    • paul96555
      paul96555

      Posted

      Sorry I failed to complete my sentence as I hit some key that posted too early. As I was saying, a little like (I work in electricity) when a colleague nearing retirement was making some important technical point in a commercial context, he tried to write in an email to many recipients as part of his negotiation, "I remember when I was shutting down the station board at Battersea, and a nasty flashover occurred..." - but in typing the word "shutting", he too hit "i" instead of "u", causing a running joke that lasted until he retired ...

    • kenneth1955
      kenneth1955 paul96555

      Posted

      Sorry  That is what happens when your in a rush and you don't check after.   Ken

    • frank74205
      frank74205 kenneth1955

      Posted

      Hi Ken,This is an email from my Urologist regarding Cystoscopy august 9 ,2017

      I can only comment on what I have observed and we saw a trabeculated bladder with a significant amount of median lobe. Unfortunately the presence of a median love makes the success rate of the urolift procedure significantly lower   I will be more than happy to discuss these details in person and go again over all the options in person with you .

      He suggested Turk v Greenlight given degree of obstruction noted on cystoscopy.

      Cystoscopy report, anterior urethra normal,Prostatic urethra: trilobar obstruction, bladder: diverticula prominent detrusor muscle,Ureteral orifice normal, complications ,none.

      Ken could you run this report to your urologist for his observation for Urolift?

      Thanks, my friend Ken

      frank

    • kenneth1955
      kenneth1955 frank74205

      Posted

      Good afternoon Frank...I will send it to him  I will let you know   Ken
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