You’re both very welcome @dmp08 and @pablo81

To answer your questions

1. Access was a small incision on abdomen above crease on top of the leg. Since they go into the femoral artery they use a device called an AngiSeal which guides in the spaghetti like instrument. After doing one side he went over to the other side using same incision and upon completion the AngiSeal seals the artery off and dissolves after 3 months. I now have no scar, I’m ready for the beach.

2. My prostate was about 200cc and the procedure results are best with larger prostates.

3. I wore a surgical gown as they shave the hair on one side of the abdomen.

4. They do some blood tests, mostly like an annual without the lipid profile.

5. I was fully conscious, like twilight, didn’t feel a thing and speaking with the team of 5 as they informed me of progress, I never felt so relaxed like I was in meditation which I have no idea how to do.

6. I also was concerned about hitting the wrong artery and causing another problem but he and the resident assisting both said it is rare.

7. Dr Ayyagari at The Lahey Clinic. He has a YouTube Q and A where doctors are asking him the questions. Try and find it. He is personable and makes sure all you concerns are addressed in the consultation, it was not rushed at all. After one month follow up I saw saw him and when he asked how I was doing, all I could say was “I love you man.” That should say it all.

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