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Went for TURP today (October 1st) because I felt I could not wait 'till the 8th and the doctor had a cancellation on the 1st to fit me in. I told everyone I quit baby aspirin 5 days prior when the requirement is really 7 days.
As I sit here typing, I'm bleeding like a pig.
Moral: Don't mess with 81 mg aspirin if you're getting TURPED.
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lee56659 scott49369
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My doctor told me to stop all supplements, including multi-vitamins, a week before my surgery.
russ_777 lee56659
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Mine too. I didn't realize it until 5 days prior that an energy drink I drink sometimes also has a decent amount of vitamins in it. Fortunately I didn't have more than the expected amount of bleeding.
Happyhacker scott49369
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It take about 5 days for aspirin to leave the body so your problem is just healing likely.
michael31017 scott49369
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"Bleeding like pig" brought back recent memories of me visiting a new optometrist shortly after having a Foley cath removed post-TURP. I had packed my underwear with paper towels but had no idea I'd dribble blood and clots for 3 hours during which I sat in an eye exam chair. My urologist said in the relative sense, it's not that much blood. Well, it was for me!
lee56659 michael31017
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My pre-cataract eye exam didn't last 3 hours!
michael31017 lee56659
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My new optometrist is part of a learning university so my exam was extended as the graduate students evaluated part of my eyesight then the doctor came in to review and give feedback.I had no idea it would take so long!