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Urolift this week by the NHS

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Smudge5577
Smudge5577

Hi all,

been a bit of a struggle but I'm down for a urolift op this coming Thursday. My area "Dorset" could only offer the TURPS procedure but at 51 feel this a bit like playing Russian roulette with my sex life. After much badgering I managed to persuade my GP to refer me to Basingstoke Hospital which is the closest one that carries out the urolift procedure.

At the moment I'm not taking any medication but I have to pee maybe four times in the night and occasionally wet the bed. Thursday can't happen soon enough.

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  • Shnicko
    Shnicko Smudge5577

    Posted

    Smudge5577 - you've not posted for a while. How are you getting on?

  • michael48092
    michael48092 Smudge5577

    Posted

    Morning Smudge 5577 I'm just recovering form the Turps operation at home. What is the difference between a Turps operation and a Urolift operation ? thanks

  • john65875
    john65875 Smudge5577

    Posted

    I'm not quite sure how this site works. The time stamps have me a little confused!?

    I'll just take a shot at posting.

    I'm scheduled for a urolift in December 2017.

    I'm on tamsulosin, have had to do pelvic floor physical therapy, and biofeedback.

    I've been dealing with prostate symptoms for 20 years that started a in1996. Things have gotten worse over the last 3 years. I'm 57 now. I started treatment in February of this year with my GP who then perscribed tamsulosin and then to the urologist , cystoscopy, urodynamic testing, prostate biopsy. The meds helped the most. I used to get up 10 to 12 times a night to pee. The pelvic floor exercises helped to control my bladder holding ability. Now I get up 4 to 5 times a night. .my last urologist appointment I just told my doc that something has to be done. I was also diagnosed with a nodule on my prostate. The biopsy was clear last May but now this is a new finding during a colonoscopy.

    Anyway , he had offered a urolift which at the time seemed a great solution. After reading some of the results on this forum. I'm not to sure I want to go through with it! It doesn't seem long lasting but more of a bandaid. I'm really scared at the moment. I've had two major back surgeries and didn't bat an eye at them. This urolift has me shaking!

    • kenneth1955
      kenneth1955 john65875

      Posted

      Good morning John.  I think you will be fine.  I had it done 2 1/2 years ago and doing great.  I would never have any of the other procedure that cut away at your prostate.  To many other problem with them.  And the side effects.  Don't want them at 62.  Heal is easier and you will be good to go in a few weeks.  UROLIFT has been around for about 7 years.  There was just a 5 year study.  all men are fine and no side effect  If you have any question PM me  Ken  

    • cartoonman
      cartoonman john65875

      Posted

      John, I'm with Kenneth.  I had a Urolift in December 2015.  Mine was NOT a success, in that I was back to zero (literally and figuratively) by late spring, and returned to CIC where I am now.  That said, there are NO unwanted side-effects from the experience.  My prostate closed back in (possibly because I quit the meds after the operation (with the doc's OK).  Am now considering other options, but again have no problems from the unsuccessful treatment, unlike the horror stories you can find about other's experiences with TURPs gone wrong, etc.  

    • AZBill
      AZBill john65875

      Posted

      John,

      As I've posted numerous times, the key to a satisfactory result resides, along with the skill of the doctor, in the accurate and frank assessment of your candidacy.  Prostate size, configuration as well as bladder condition must all be considered.   My personal opinion would be to be cautious if the doctor is minimising the importance of any of these and suggesting that "It should still work" or something to that effect.  Best to you. I'm a year and a half post procedure and am still very happy with the result. 

    • kenneth1955
      kenneth1955 AZBill

      Posted

      John   Bill is right.  It does depend on the skill of the doctor Many of the men that have had it done Had good results.  But there are a couple that ended up side effects.  With any procedure one hair off and the damage is done..Good luck  Ken 
    • markiebaba
      markiebaba AZBill

      Posted

      I agree with Bill, it's a combination of factors that will influence whether the surgery will be a success. I have a flaccid bladder and BPH & urolift didnt work for me - in fact I now have to self catheterize which I didnt have to before surgery. 

    • kenneth1955
      kenneth1955 markiebaba

      Posted

      Mark sorry that the UROLIFT did not work for you.  Bill and Mark.  A UROLIFT will work if the prostate is the problem.  But if you have bladder and kidney problems you need to have them taking care of first.  The UROLIFT is made to open up the prostate.  If that is all you need then that is the one you should have.  it will make the tunnel without cutting away at the prostate.  Why have it cut out if you only have to open it up. Information and second opinions are the key  Ken 
    • john65875
      john65875 AZBill

      Posted

      Hi!

      I do get that it's the skill of the doctor and the configuration of the prostate.

      I'm convinced that it's the prostate with all the symptoms I have. But I'm getting the nodule sorted first and then the urolift. Ken kind of convinced me! My bladder so far is normal with normal pressures. But I have some retention 200 to 300 mililiters. The hope I have is that after orgasm I have less symptoms for a day or two.

      We'll see what happens!

      Thanks for your help!!

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