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HoLEP Log: What did you experience pre and post-op?

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@jackflash I am now 16 days out of Holep at Mayo in Jax..65, 5'7, 160 overall good shape, diet always pescatarian(not that it matters)...first couple days some burning then that was gone...while they told me about incontinence for 3-4 months, the only "leaks" I have had is when coughing or farting and its only a few drops...most of day nothing at all, so using a very thin pad at night just in case and during day nothing..used to take me minute to start a stream and then stop and go never feeling empty, now I start within 3 seconds and p like a racehorse...I started walking 2 miles day 4, and back to 5 miles walking now with no impact at all...doing kegels and crunches(not full sit ups that is to must strain on area) and feel great...walking actually helps recovery, strengthens pelvic muscles and sphincter which controls any leakage...occasional itch in tip but expected with only 16 days out of surgery, but overall best decision I could have made...86 cc down to 29 cc, neg biopsy...I still have some red first pee in morning which is normal since it pools overnight(I get up once a night to go) but after hydration it clears up quickly...spraying usually is from bladder being empty, also had little black scabs mostly gone now but thats good sign of healing...

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@alexdav Sounds like you are doing great! I am 19 days since surgery. Currently no blood and little to no leakage. Stream is strong. Have started walking 1/2 mile; it sounds like I should be more aggressive. Prior to surgery I walked 3 to 4 miles a day and did strength training 3 times/week. My Dr said to hold off on strength training until week 4.

I still have moderate pain at the beginning of urination. And I am peeing every two to three hours at night (and during the day), despite stopping fluid intake around 8PM. I'm drinking 100oz of water per day. This suggests to me that I still have inflammation. My home uti test was negative and I don't have fever. Overall, I will feel much better about things once these issues resolve. Having said that, feeling pretty optimistic that i am going to have a great outcome.