I had the aquablation procedure in mid-August. I spent the night in the hospital and was released the next day with a catheter. I had the catheter for three days and returned to the hospital to have it removed on day four after the procedure. I had a slight stinging sensation when urinating the first few days, but that soon subsided. I had a forceful urine stream. I was advised to drink lots of water so I was drinking at least 12 oz every hour. My urine did have blood usually just at the beginning of the stream. Urine color was a light cranberry color. By day six after the procedure I felt great, so I became more active and walked 13,000 steps that day. Then the blood in the urine intensified and I saw a few blood clots 1/4 inch to 1/2 inch in diameter. Urine color became a dark red and thicker, but never got to the ketchup thickness that I was warned about. I increased my intake in of water and rested. I walked very little (3,000 steps per day). My urine remained dark red for a few days, but gradually lightened. At day 21 after the procedure my urine was clear and has stayed clear. I have had a few involuntary erections, but have not attempted to have any form of sex. My written hospital release instructions said to abstain from sex for four weeks, so I have two more days to go. I have gone into all of this detail to make the point that there may be ups and downs during recovery. I was really worried when blood in the urine had increased, but after a week or two of worry my urine has cleared up and I feel great. I have much more control than I did before the procedure.