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Recovery expectations 6 weeks after HoLEP prostate surgery.
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I am thinking that I will stay on Flowmax! This HoLep doesn't sound good, I had enough problems with Aquablation that only helped 7 months and prior to that a Urolift that didn't help at all. Seen doctor yesterday and asked why Aquablation only lasted 7 months and not 5 years or possible 10 years like promised, all he said was guess they didn't take out enough tissue, would I like another procedure. Said NO, I getting by on Flowmax. Interesting that you folks are having this leakage, I was told there only a 1 percent chance of that happening.
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I had HOLEP 3 Dec 2024 and still have leakage. I don’t do pelvic floor exercises every day like I did for the first 7 months. I am still using 1 to 2 liners daily. My prostate was 100 grams and the urologist removed 60% of it. I don’t have a forceful stream, but I do empty my bladder. It has been a long journey for me that has yet to end. I started doing pelvic floor exercises again yesterday to hopefully stop more of the leakage.
@diverjer Everyone is going to be different. I wasn't having any luck with Flowmax. I had the HoLEP 5 days ago and I am already feeling great. I'm taking it easy at the gym but, my flow is great and I have no pain. I am usually very sensitive to pain. I have a slight pink tinge to my urine and I am waking up to urinate a couple of times. It is less than when I was on the tamsulosin and terazosin. I also have great flow and it feels like my bladder is emptying. I haven't healed 100% yet but, I recommend it.
@diverjer I was told the 1 percent story also, but that is not accurate. The first several weeks to months is way higher than 1 percent. They also told me I was "YOUNG" and 'healthy" and would be "FINE". 14 months later and I am still leaking and they are suggesting an "aus" surgery now. The doctor who did the Holep quickly ditched me after my 6 month check up. Basicly said sorry for your luck. It was done at Penn State Hershey in PA. Make sure you find a doctor with alot of experience/practice with the Holep. Once they damage your sphincter there is no going back.
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So, it has been more than a year. I am having no problems, no leakage, no Flowmax. All good and I would recommend HoLep enthusiastically.