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 !!