Exactly 1 month since my aquablation. I was catheterized for 6 months prior. My prostate was 94 grams. During that time, cystoscopy ruled out cancer, and I chose the AB after researching and interviewing the doc who would perform the procedure. He's been doing prostate surgeries for some 35-40 years and told me he prefers the AB, he feels he has more precise control over what he does. Had the procedure, stayed 1 night in the hospital as a precaution, and went home the next day without a catheter. I quickly realized that when my body signaled I had to urinate, I had only seconds before starting to void; this was expected, those pelvic muscles had not been used in 6 months, so I got some Depends. Within 48 hours that changed and I had a little more time between the urge to urinate and actually peeing, so I didn't need them anymore. I passed some minor blood clots, but it wasn't painful, just an odd sensation. Passing blood clots stopped within 72 hours. I have no residual pain at this point. I have more time to urinate, the muscles are gradually being retrained (I do try and hold it back a little to exercise the Kegel muscles, and to figure out what that feels like - it's not easy, I clench the wrong muscles!). I wake up at night once or twice, I think more out of habit, as it's the same time every night. I do urinate when I wake up. I was starting to get leg cramps, so I started taking magnesium/potassium supplements, upped my water intake, and make sure to add electrolyte powders to it. I noticed I do have retrograde ejaculation, have to research that, but I'm 65 and not planning on any more kids (my doc did question me about that, and my expectations). Orgasms feel fine, just not as much volume, but it's only been 1 month. After 6 months of wearing a catheter, and being in some discomfort, I'm happy to be pain free. My urination continues to improve, as far as being able to hold it longer as the days go by. Overall I'm very pleased I chose the AB, it seems to have corrected the situation.
Thanks a lot @understandingsquare nice to hear when everything works out well. Pls. reveal where you had the successful treatment and by which doctor?