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Optilume Balloon Treatment for Prostatic Strictures
Prostate Cancer | Last Active: Dec 7, 2023 | Replies (17)Comment receiving replies
Congratulations Davyde. I am 3 months out from my Optilume procedure as well and the area it was done in looks good but I am still have problems at the bladder neck and my incontinence is worse. Got another cystoscopy coming up in 3 weeks. Not sure what the next steps will be. Hoping they can do the Optilume in my bladder neck area as well but I think that is a more challenging spot. Will see but glad you are on the mend. I read the Optilume can last up to 3 years before needing a repeat. That would be nice.
Bob
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Hi Bob,
The area where all my strictures form is just below the bladder neck where the urethra was sutured back together. My Urologist told me that incontinence after the Optilume procedure was a good indication that the ureathra is still open. I have had absolutely no bladder control for the last 2 1/2 years so I know what it's like. The supra pubic catheter that was put in during the Optilume procedure is still in, changed out every four weeks and will stay in for at least another three months. My wife changes it here at home now. I connect it to a night bag before going to bed, at least I can sleep and if we are going somewhere, I use a leg bag. The rest of the time I'm either using a clamp or Depends and absorbent pads. Good luck and always hope for the best.
Dave