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@colleenyoung Tulsa procedure went very well according to Dr. Woodrum! Upon “waking up”
I had some sharp bladder spasms and I was given medication which, once it kicked in it was much better! First time with a catheter which has caused some initial sharp pain on and off at the tip of my penis. Having my wife with me was very important both pre and post procedure - in so many ways! Hope to fall asleep for the night now that it’s after midnight!!

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@mikead63 Good to hear from you. Yeah after Tulsa 3 years ago when I had first catheter that was real hard adjustment having that first experience with a catheter, the spasm meds do work well. I only needed one on that first day. This time too with Dr Woodrum's cryoablation two weeks ago, just needed one bladder spasm pill that first day. But they probably gave you 5 days in case you need it. You might need it. Just learn to untug the catheter, they can wrap it tight and you want it loose and with petroleum jelly at the tip. Sleeping on side or back is tough to get it right, use the night bag as needed as it can dangle way down below bed. Hope you get some sleep. It gets better from here, and getting that catheter out is so welcome when it happens. I had to go 5 days after cryoablation with catheter, was no fun of course.