Hello all...new here. Aquablation scheduled 4/29/24. Had issues with not being able to urinate (at all) after anesthesia since 2/2010, after my first hip joint replacement. Also after 2nd (3/2011), and then after both shoulder joints (5/2020 & 9/2022). Also had the more common BPH symptoms, outside of anesthesia, but mostly minor and tolerable. Went on BPH meds (tamsulosin & finasteride) after the first shoulder joint and was catheterized for a week after 2nd (that's when I went to double daily dose of Flomax). My urologist had been suggesting TURP, but gave Urolift as another, much less preferred option (too high a likelihood of failure; he thought I'd likely need to have a TURP or back on meds anyway; neither he, nor the his hospital do Aquablation.) I didn't have either, as was urinating fine, meds were handling things. On 2/13/24, I had a hernia removed; I'd been urinating fine before that (and even went off meds awhile with no problems...which was great! ...even was able to ejaculate...a little). Both hernia surgeon and urologist thought I should be OK to urinate after the hernia, as was a more local anesthetic. Just before hernia surgery, I asked an anesthesiologist; she did not agree; she was pretty sure I'd have issues. She was right. I was able to pee...once...after surgery, and went home. Had to return to ER the next morning to be catheterized. I've been catheterized since 2/14/24. Instead of just having TURP (which my urologist thought was best), I asked another urologist, different hospital, for a second opinion. He agreed with the downsides of Urolift and TURP, and after research, I have decided on Aquablation...I discovered this support group today. Grateful for everyone's input. Sounds like a very mixed recovery experiences. I'm hopeful for a good outcome, but sounds like I should expect 4-6 weeks to full recovery. Any other suggestions on how to best cope after the procedure are welcome! I'll check in after...Thanks!