Prostate and Bladder Issues: What to do?

No, they didn't offer it here- public health system. The uro that was assigned to me who specializes in TURP said it was "experimental," to which I commented, "so is the Pfizer V . . ." but that didn't stop anything." So I pressed on the point that the uro assigned to me who specializes in HolEP, was assigned to me, why am I not with him? I don't want a TURP. So he made an appointment with that uro. I looked him up on LinkedIn, Google and under various clinics where he practices. I left that appointment, with conversation recorded on my phone.

Jump-cut to April of last year: By permission I recorded our conversation, in case he wasn't bi-lingual- I'm in Spain. He told me the same thing about PAE and I commented that there have been multiple studies over five years post and with success. In the context of our conversation of my working with medical lasers, he lit up like a Christmas tree about the Holmium by "product name!" and that he had performed more than 300 procedures.
I had some confidence in him, that is, until he told me that he probably won't be my surgeon. After THAT boner-killer, I asked who the most experienced with this nucleation is, to which he referred to himself- I signed a consent form and left with recording in hand, he was making his own, concluding that the whole of the practice is funded by private insurance and manufacturer of the laser, that there isn't any money in it for him and there are no interventional radiologists who to my knowledge are not making this practice an adjunct to their practice, likely because it's government controlled. That's the deal-killer. If I had a few grand "liquid pour," I would head over to where they do do it and hand over the cash.

I'm still on the waiting list since this April last, and I'm regarded as "priority" because of the indwelling catheter I've had since last August.

@jwcooper, My RESUME WAS AN ABJECT FAILURE. MY UROLOGIST SAID THAT MY PROSTATE WAS GROWING BACK AND MY ONLY OPTION (WITH HIM) WAS TURP. THERE ARE MANY OPTIONS AVAILABLE AND ARE DISCUSSED ON CONNECT. I LIKE HOLEP AND AM CONNECTING WITH MY PCP TO GET A REFERRAL. GOOD LUCK TO YOU!

@delmar418 Delmar, I am sorry about the delay you've been handed. Socialized medicine is great but doesn't always hit the mark. Here's hoping that you get to the front of the line soon. Be sure to keep all of us in Connect up to date.

I have an appointment with my PCP and hope to get a referral to an experienced HoLEP Urologist.

No, they didn't offer it here- public health system. The uro that was assigned to me who specializes in TURP said it was "experimental," to which I commented, "so is the Pfizer V . . ." but that didn't stop anything." So I pressed on the point that the uro assigned to me who specializes in HolEP, was assigned to me, why am I not with him? I don't want a TURP. So he made an appointment with that uro. I looked him up on LinkedIn, Google and under various clinics where he practices. I left that appointment, with conversation recorded on my phone.

Jump-cut to April of last year: By permission I recorded our conversation, in case he wasn't bi-lingual- I'm in Spain. He told me the same thing about PAE and I commented that there have been multiple studies over five years post and with success. In the context of our conversation of my working with medical lasers, he lit up like a Christmas tree about the Holmium by "product name!" and that he had performed more than 300 procedures.
I had some confidence in him, that is, until he told me that he probably won't be my surgeon. After THAT boner-killer, I asked who the most experienced with this nucleation is, to which he referred to himself- I signed a consent form and left with recording in hand, he was making his own, concluding that the whole of the practice is funded by private insurance and manufacturer of the laser, that there isn't any money in it for him and there are no interventional radiologists who to my knowledge are not making this practice an adjunct to their practice, likely because it's government controlled. That's the deal-killer. If I had a few grand "liquid pour," I would head over to where they do do it and hand over the cash.

I'm still on the waiting list since this April last, and I'm regarded as "priority" because of the indwelling catheter I've had since last August.

I had Foley catheter in/out for 1 1/2 years..mostly in. Had the Holep in Indianapolis at IU medical. This hospital preforms more Holep than any hospital in the USA....500+ per year. Go with experience...very important.

I had Hotep late October. First two weeks, pretty sore on urination....pass blood,etc. But able to urinate with good velocity stream. The second week, I noticed, the blood tapering off, each day brought a little less blood, until after 10 days...no blood in stool at all. Urination still painful, but also each week a little less sore. The burn is noticeable, but seems to be less and less. So far only complaint is frequent urination....when nature calls, you better be quick to the restroom. Have had a couple of instances where I could not hold it, very embarrassing . I'm learning to urinate about every 2 hours to keep safe, so far pretty good. Doc says learning to urinate is a no quick cure, just be patient and take time. I am at about 3 weeks now in recovery....had my foley catheter on for 1 1/2 years, feel tremendously better.....I would advise having this procedure.....it works !!

5 weeks after HOTEP proceduce....Able to pass urine easily and with good flow. When I have to urinate it is immediate, now...no hesitation. IS there a way to control a little better when to release urine. Can be embarrasing in situations. Any help?