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Aquablation: Post-surgery expectations

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Had a follow-up with my urologist today (2 weeks post-op) and everything is looking good. Bladder scan showed 22cc of urine (less than an ounce) after urinating. So we scheduled a follow-up for 6 months from now. I did mention to him that I'd had basically no information on what to expect following the procedure and I think he got a little angry. Had to let him know I wasn't directing it at him--he's dealing with hundreds of patients, probably. But he did say he'd follow up with his surgery scheduler and make sure they send out more detailed information (like taking 2 weeks off from work, no strenuous activity for 4-6 weeks, etc.). Basically, all I got was "don't lift more than 10 pounds" and that was about it. I'm glad I found this blog, which has answered a lot of my questions (along with some Internet searching).

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@bookman65 yeah I think information is a common complaint, especially since the internet has so many different directives, like no sex until 2 weeks, 1 month, 45 days or 2 months? I'm surprised your flow up after 2 weeks isn't until 6 months, you'll likely have questions during the first few months. I had to come back after 24 hours to remove catheter then a flow up at 3 weeks and 2 months with my next one at 6 months. Otherwise Your case sounds pretty common at 2 weeks.