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Aquablation: Post-surgery expectations
After decades of pills to (partially) manage BPH, I am scheduled for aquablation at Mayo JAX in mid-Feb. Has anyone had that procedure done? What was post-surgery like? What were your experiences regarding regular vs. retrograde ejaculation?
My expectations are high. My general health is good+ (71 yo), my prostate is enlarged but not massive, my PSA's suggest no cancer concerns. The surgeon expects a low-risk procedure (no incisions I believe) and a quick recovery (unless something unexpected pops up). I appreciate it's impossible to predict surgical outcomes with certainty - I would like to hear of others' experiences to help set my expectations.
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@wadaman01 I know these things vary from person to person , but my bleeding did not stop for nearly 3 weeks post procedure . I thought I was ok a week after the catheter removal and was horrified while wearing white pants in public . Be careful and be flexible
@alaais Thank you
@alaais what type of bleeding? blood in urine?
@wadaman01 yes I would be fine for weeks then all of the sudden blood in urine with clots . did not last long at all and my Doc said that was normal . I will say the procedure was much more complicated then was originally indicated however 5 months after procedure I do notice a lot of positive changes and if this continues the procedure was ultimately
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1 ReactionIt would be nice to hear some positive good news stories. I had Green Laser PVP over 2 years ago. Seemed to work for 1 year. I am scheduled for Aquablation operation at end of January. Any real success stories ? I only see a minimal few here in the forum.
@stevedc1 I wrote detailed post about my husband(I’m a nurse) from the day of surgery till now. He is 16 months out and had a great surgeon, followed by a smooth recovery. If u can’t find the post, I can answer questions about his recovery.
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@stevedc1 I was completely asymptomatic until I couldn't pee at all. Prostate was 120 grams. I spent 4 months on a catheter in the summer of 2024. Tamolosin and Finesteride both cratered my blood pressure and caused a severe case of flushing. Happy to say I had Aquablation last September. Bleeding took about 10 days to completely recede. From the first moment I was peeing like a racehorse and continue to do so. No sexual side effects. I had a great surgeon, and the surgeon does matter. I'm 66 and in good shape. If my prostate should regrow and cause problems down the road, I wouldn't hesitate to have another aquablation.
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1 Reaction@whimpy2024 thanks, yes i read your positive posts. Just hoping for more of the same.
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1 ReactionIm two months post aquablation. Has significantly improved my typical bph symptoms and eliminated my concerns about acute retention. I previously posted about a few minor hiccups during my experience. Even at this stage I feel confident in recommending the procedure. Dont hesitate to ask lots of questions of prospective providers. How many procedures has your surgeon performed etc. Ideally at least 30.