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@vtredwolf one month update following PAE/Aquablation combo procedure. As noted prior pretty normal recovery, catheter one day, very little discomfort or bleeding first week, little more bleeding second week which cleared up in 3rd week.
Doctor followup at 3 weeks cleared for sex and exercise, but told "don't go crazy". Waited an extra week on sex, no RE but some reddish color in semen which was thinner than normal (like any of us remember what was normal). So passing the occasional small flake of dry blood/scab, but definitely more of that if I overdo the activity. Flow is excellent, bladder still adjusting but typically only up once at night. Frequency is better, but hoping for improvement there over the next couple of months.
I found the combo therapy worked very well for me so far. Doctor said results should last 10-15 years. Discomfort was minimal and I liked only having catheter for one day, the hardest part was the waiting to be cleared for general activity, but I caution that increased activity did mean increased bleeding so recommend you follow doctors orders even though it's hard. At this point I'm wishing I did this several years ago, but I understand anyone's hesitancy. Will update at 3 months for anyone interested.