Turp, again
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Had a Turp almost 6 years ago. It's a feeling of being raped and you don't know it's happening until after it happens. It happens so fast to you and then it's done. How do men cope with it that have had it done in their late 50's or early 60's? Also can Prostatitis issues bring men into having turps done even though they have urinary issue? In my case I had bladder stones, a prominent middle lobe was discovered during the Turp and my urine flow rate was only 3.2 cc/ sec. Still I had feeling of a" golf ball " which brought me to a decision to have the Turp done. Anyone with similar experiences??? There must be someone who can identify.
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ES28567 steven43881
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After your graphic description, just wondering what symptoms you have now that wiuld drive you to have yet another TURP? Is there a reason you can not do PVP (green light) or Holep? (Not sure those procedures will feel any less like rape).
Unfortunately, I must choose something for my large prostate before I can have HIFU and I must say I don't find your comments very encouraging.
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grant66038 steven43881
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Mind you, you don't state what the problems were.
It is a fairly routine operation, and for the most part, people come through it fine and with few issues although retrograde ejaculation, either partial or complete is very common.
I had mine several months ago and so far, it fixed the blockage issue although I still urinate more often than I would like.
It hasn't affected sex but I do get partial retrograde ejaculation.
I think it is healthy to contribute experiences here. I'm sure other people will have had bad experiences also, such is medicine. Every patient is different and doctors can make mistakes too in both the diagnosis and operation.
steven43881 grant66038
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Steve
I do feel like mine was rushed into. That's the only point I am trying to make by starting this conversation. How long was your wait, Grant? My Dr. scheduled the turp the day after I did the urine flow.
Dubby grant66038
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Dubby
grant66038 steven43881
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I took tablets for years, mini-pressin, not the testosterone reducing tamulosin. I had a high PSA at one point so I had the prostate drilled for cancer biopsy but it was clean. That was about a year ago. I decided then to get the flow checked and all that. They confirmed it was blocked using a willie cam and then did a flow check which showed slow flow and about a third of the bladder retained.
The doctor was quite careful about making sure an operation was necessary although it is also up to the patient to decide if they have had enough inconvenience to warrant an operation and the known side effects such as retrograde ejaculation.
I'm in two minds whether the operation was worth the trouble but it is very nice not to have to take tablets every night just so I can pee, even then by morning, it was getting difficult to pee again, so sometimes I needed to take more.
I understand people want alternatives such as PAE but side effects of PAE include a 0.3% of stroke which is extremely serious and also the operation frequently doesn't work requiring more than one attempt.
paul96555 grant66038
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roy88359 steven43881
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robin25259 steven43881
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steven43881 robin25259
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grant66038 steven43881
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steven43881 grant66038
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grant66038 steven43881
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58 years old. I suppose it is relevant. I'm a relative Spring Chicken for TURP but still old...
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Some drs. are telling me I had Prostatitis before I even had turp done. Over 6 + years ago and I am still getting pain in that general area and I have muscle spasms all the time down there. It is getting me quite down and I would like it to go away. I know I have to work on it, but what's a person to do. I AM taking pelvic floor physical therapy right now and then if that doesn't work, my Dr. and I will work on a solution from that point on. I try to stay positive, but sometimes I get discouraged and then post something online here. Just trying to reach out to others who may be in similar circonstances !!
Steve