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Tulsa Pro Experience, Mayo Clinic MN – July 2024

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@jcf58

It may be hard to compare our experiences. I had 30% of a 45cc prostate ablated, or 13.5cc. You had 60cc ablated, a much greater volume.

I have had General Anesthesia a number of times and never had much of a reaction. I actually felt like I could have driven home after the procedure.

Also, likely because of the small volume ablated, I did not get Flo-max or prednisone. I did call Mayo about a week after as my urine stream was only about 1/3rd of normal. They assured me that was OK, and the fact that I was continent put me ahead of the curve.

I would call on the fluid retention (maybe medication related or trauma from the ablation).

Doctor told me it would take about a year for the body to absorb and eliminate the ablated tissue. I did notice some tissue come out when urinating a week or 2 after the procedure.

Best of luck.

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Thanks. I'm hoping all I'm experiencing is just part of my body's reaction to the procedure. It was delivered a pretty significant blow. I sent Dr. Woodrum a message via the portal. If I don't have an answer by mid morning, or if things get worse I will most definitely call the office.
Appreciate your quick response very much!