I had two prostate biopsies under anesthesia.

But the second one we attempted to do under local anesthesia and I had to stop. I’ve had four major surgeries in the last 30 months and I have a high pain tolerance, but a prostate biopsy with only local was too much.

I had open-heart surgery to replace my cuspid aortic valve, and I need cardiac clearance practically for crossing a street. It’s a complete pain in the ass, but I live near Manhattan and the hospital that did my open heart surgery tends to accommodate me which means I get an appointment two weeks out. So I hear your story very loud and very clear.

But as long as you can tolerate general anesthesia, I’d say that’s the call. In fact for every type of surgery, I’ve had I’ve asked them to give me the most anesthesia they can without killing me. Two cancer is an open heart surgery, and a retinal detachment have been enough pain

Should also add that my prostate surgeon is a bit of a macho man and he gave me a hard time for yelling during my biopsy when I wasn’t completely under. I don’t like the guy so I essentially said TFB if you don’t like it.

Good luck.