My Urolift Recovery Experience | Prostate Problems | Forums
My Urolift Experience: In hopes of giving others an idea of what to expect: Good info from previous posters – Thanks! 11/13/18 - By way of background: I’m 63 years old; better than average shape for my age. Have had a slow stream for decades, and got up an average of 4-5 times a night for the past decade as well.
The Urolift procedure; patient views and questions
2014年11月5日 · Contemplating urolift, I was also worried that (a) the sutures (held in place by nothing much, just tissue friction I guess) after such a partial removal could work loose leaving the outer tabs loose to potentially re-orient and poke me in the bladder or prostate after vigorous exercise, (b) it is acknowledged (see UROLIFT official website ...
Update on my failed Urolift | Prostate Problems | Forums - Patient
2019年8月14日 · I called the company in California that developed the Urolift and let them know it failed for me. From what I have learned with this Urolift problem and the patient info on this site, I would be sure that I have given medicine a chance first, and be sure whether it is an over-active bladder problem or a prostate problem you need help with.
Why Urolift isn't that successful in the US - Patient
Firstly, I do believe that many of the men who have had successful urolift procedure probably do not visit a forum like this to post about it. But, I do agree with you. I think many of the failed urolift procedures are because the actual problem causing the BPH was not diagnosed and matched with the urolift procedure.
Removal of urolift clip? Advice and experiences
I had 3 urolift clips implanted 2 years ago for a bladder problem, followed by a bladder neck resection neither of which solved the issue. As a result I've been self catheterising ever since, but have suffered constant UTI's - at least once per month, sometimes every couple of weeks for which I've taken a cocktail of antibiotics.
Urolift - Review | Prostate Problems | Forums - Patient
Readers who are thinking of doing urolift may want to know my reputable uro just told me that the reoperation rate for urolift is 33% within 3 years (or 5 years, my memory is vague.). Compare this to holep, which sure to give u RE, it is less than 5% within 10 years, over which period holep patients maintain the excellent functional outcomes ...
Urolift recovery and issues with bleeding | Prostate Problems
2016年10月23日 · Nanny Duncan, I had the Urolift done at the University of Illinois a few weeks go, October 10. The cath was removed a few days ago and I am able to eliminate sporadically. A few weeks before the procedure I developed an infection right after the cath was changed so the procedure had to be postponed until the 10th.
Bleeding after Urolift | Prostate Problems | Forums - Patient
2018年1月20日 · That was the first time I had one in. It was OK but there was a lot of movement on it. I used a leg bag bleeding but was clear. No bleeding after it came out. The next time. He put in a 18f because the Urolift gun they use is bigger and I was open so he but in a bigger one because the stricture was bigger.
Can't pee after URO LIFT proceedure | Prostate Problems | Forums
2017年7月9日 · In closing, remember that your Urolift is still fresh, and during the CIC process (which takes only a minute or 2). You should probly insert slowly, they are pre lubed so the process is very smooth anyways, but as you do it give a little twist left and right as you maneuver it into your bladder as to not interrupt the urolift implants.
How long for sex after Urolift? | Prostate Problems | Forums - Patient
2019年7月26日 · I had the Urolift in March and my Urologist did not say anything about when I could have sex. My Urolift burned for a week before I could even think about sex and I think it was about two weeks before I had intercourse, and I did not have RE. I was more concerned about my FLOW and my Urolift made it worse and I have a bad sensation in that area.