Urolift
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Warning !!! Warning !!! Warning !!!
Don't do it. Sounds great BUT don't do it !!! Had it done complete nightmare. From what I was told it healed incorrectly (scar tissuing) now faced with laser surgery to correct BUT worst part I was told I would have to do self catheterizing for the rest of my life DAILY PERMANENTLY so the scar tissue will not come back. My doctor told if I don't do self catheterizing then it is most likely to come back which would require more surgeries. So unless you want a LIFETIME of self catheterizing yourself then DO NOT get the Urolift procedure !!! Trust me on this !!!
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JerseyUrology justin_1212
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Something doesn’t sound quite right, and I would get a second opinion.
Our team has done hundreds of these procedures and never had any sort of outcome as you describe.
All the best
barrie62598 JerseyUrology
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Some months after RP I had scarring and blockage at bladder neck and after botched clearence I was told at self cathetering instruction this would also be for LIFE. A few weeks daily, then every second day, then weekly for a few months then OK without for next 2 years so far. So "LIFE" may not be so.
JerseyUrology barrie62598
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Radical Prostatectomy is a very different operation than a Urolift.
I've seen folks have significantly bad urethral issues (including bladder neck contractures for life.)
I've not heard or seen anything of that sort after a Urolift procedure.
kenneth1955 JerseyUrology
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bruce74642 justin_1212
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I'm also sorry for your experience. I'm glad I had the Urolift. I'm off meds, and I no longer have the urgency to urinate. I have to get up 2 or 3 times a night instead of 6 or 7 times. My urine stream is much stronger now, so much so that I have to be careful not to pee on the floor! All in all, I'm more satisfied with the Urolift than before it.
kenneth1955 justin_1212
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derek76 justin_1212
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jimjames justin_1212
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Hi Justin,
Sorry about what happened. From what I have read, your experience is very unusual, as Urolift seems to have one of the better side effect profiles. That said, a good reminder that surgery is surgery, and things can go wrong. I don't know if a law suit is merited or not, but I would bring this to the attention of the manufacturer if you haven't already. And definitely get another opinion from someone not affiliated with your doctor or their hospital.
Jim
JerseyUrology jimjames
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Nothing like this is in any of the literature and I’ve not seen anything remotely like this in hundreds of cases. Very difficult to understand what went on with very limited clinical information given above. Definitely recommend reaching out to the company and your urologist as well as a second or even third opinion. Something is not quite right
kenneth1955 JerseyUrology
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mike03369 justin_1212
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george53690 justin_1212
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Riverkilt justin_1212
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Sorry that worked out that way for you. I'm two years plus post Urolift and love it. Had no complications, needed no pain meds. Now pee and ejaculate like a teenager. Had six thingies put in. Sleep 7 - 8 hours straight at night frequently. I am most pleased.
I'm guessing its NOT the procedure itself but rather your uroligist/surgeon or something about your prostrate.
Just doesn't seem right to warn people off a procedure that has worked well for so many of us.. Okay to say it didn't work for you - fine. But it has worked for me and many others.
mitchell97639 justin_1212
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