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← Return to Going for Tulsa Pro Jan. 7th
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Thanks for your response. From what I’ve read, getting Medicare to cover the procedure in 2024 isn’t guaranteed since the current codes are fairly generic. In 2025, codes specifically for procedures like TULSA are expected to go into effect, which might require hospitalization (though I’m not entirely sure about that part). Like you, I’ve decided to move forward regardless. It’s been almost a year since I was diagnosed with cancer, and my doctor felt it was okay to wait. How have things progressed for you since your last post? It’s been about six months, right?
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I go in for my six month follow up January 21. I only had 30% of a 45 cc prostate ablated and my recovery was very quick. Urine stream returned to normal after about 6 weeks. Bonus is I only have to get up to pee once per night. Was 2-3 times prior.
Wish my recent 1/2 knee replacement was as easy of a procedure and recovery😉
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We were watching my PSA hoping Medicare would cover TULSA in 2025. My PSA went from 6.3 to 7.43 in less than 5 months so I decided to get the TULSA procedure asap. I went to OU in OKCity and had it done in late November. Don't worry, it's a piece of cake. I went two days prior to prep with the laxatives and enema. I was under general anesthesia for about 4 hours. The only pain I had was my hips from the position they had me in. I wore the catheter for two weeks. Unpleasant but no big deal except for going out. I stayed home mostly. I didn't have bladder spasms or pain just some tenderness when sitting on a hard chair. I returned to OKC to have the catheter removed after two weeks and all went well. No incontinence or urgency. My Dr. came in the room smiling, the first time I witnessed that, and showed the MRI results to me and all was clear. He was happy and so am I. I have an appointment in March for PSA and follow up. The watch and wait was bothering me more than I realized and now the burden has lifted. I'm fortunate that I had the resources to pay for the procedure.