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I had mine done yesterday. The procedure went great with only one little problem. The anesthesiologist was putting in my IV in a strange spot in my forearm. He went to deep and it blew, my arm started to hurt, swelled up and I almost past out. I never had this happen in the past. Once he removed the IV and put it where it should have been in the bend of my elbow , I was good to go...LOL... At the end of my procedure I had 5 of the Urolift staples inserted into my prostate. It opened the passage way up pretty good from the pictures I was shown after I was awake.t. Hopefully now it will improve when I pee.. I still have an urgency to pee, doc said that would pass once my bladder learns how to contract with the opening. One thing I already noticed, I did not have to get up to pee at all last night...YAY... however when I had to pee, it felt like my whole lower abdomen was swelling and cramping at the same time, even burned a little, I had to take deep breaths, to help try and calm it down. Maybe a pain level of 4 but only when I had to pee. this morning it was much better, that pain level has dropped to a 2 when I pee now. Doc prescribed Uribel to help with the cramping and pain. I could not take it because of an aspirin allergy. Doc told me to get OTC Azo standard to help when I pee.Picking it up this morning. I'm looking forward the recovery stage to past. Then I will be able to know how effective it was for my problem.
 

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I'm surprised to hear they knocked you out for this. All of the youtube videos I've watched claim all is needed is a Valium and a local pain killer.
 
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I'm surprised to hear they knocked you out for this. All of the youtube videos I've watched claim all is needed is a Valium and a local pain killer.

From a procedure website:

The procedure can be done in an outpatient or inpatient setting and under general or local anesthesia. Patients typically can return home the same day without a catheter, and experience rapid symptom relief and recovery with low complication rates. The UroLift System treatment revitalizes the quality of life for patients and improves the BPH therapy experience for physicians.
 

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I'm surprised to hear they knocked you out for this. All of the youtube videos I've watched claim all is needed is a Valium and a local pain killer.

I had the option of with or without anesthesia. I chose to be under, makes it easier on the patients (myself) and for the procedure process. The procedure is done with a Specially designed Urolift device. Basically it is a long metal rod that is inserted into the penis then into the closed up prostrate. Then each implant staple is inserted into the prostrate. I had 5 of them inserted.. The less you move during the procedure, the easier it to be completed. It was a no brainer for me.... I have attached a photo of what the Urolift Device looks like, then maybe you will understand.... LOL NEOTRA_device_lg.jpg
 
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From a procedure website:

The procedure can be done in an outpatient or inpatient setting and under general or local anesthesia. Patients typically can return home the same day without a catheter, and experience rapid symptom relief and recovery with low complication rates. The UroLift System treatment revitalizes the quality of life for patients and improves the BPH therapy experience for physicians.
Thanks for adding this to the conversation..:emoji_nerd:
 

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Thanks for the feedback on your procedure and sounds like it went well. Hope your recovery is fast and the urine flow is good for many years to come.
I appreciate the kind words... I too hope for a great recovery and years of a powerful flow... :emoji_nerd:
 

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There are probably many men on LPSG in the same position of being presented with a health concern, but hesitant to receive the medical attention. By reading about what you went through with this procedure, they can get a first hand account, rather than reading from some medical journal. Hopefully you and others who are willing to open up to their experiences will give the hesitant ones the courage to face whatever situation they may have and realize that living in fear or discomfort is worse than having a procedure done. Thanks for that.
 

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I had mine done yesterday. The procedure went great with only one little problem. The anesthesiologist was putting in my IV in a strange spot in my forearm. He went to deep and it blew, my arm started to hurt, swelled up and I almost past out. I never had this happen in the past. Once he removed the IV and put it where it should have been in the bend of my elbow , I was good to go...LOL... At the end of my procedure I had 5 of the Urolift staples inserted into my prostate. It opened the passage way up pretty good from the pictures I was shown after I was awake.t. Hopefully now it will improve when I pee.. I still have an urgency to pee, doc said that would pass once my bladder learns how to contract with the opening. One thing I already noticed, I did not have to get up to pee at all last night...YAY... however when I had to pee, it felt like my whole lower abdomen was swelling and cramping at the same time, even burned a little, I had to take deep breaths, to help try and calm it down. Maybe a pain level of 4 but only when I had to pee. this morning it was much better, that pain level has dropped to a 2 when I pee now. Doc prescribed Uribel to help with the cramping and pain. I could not take it because of an aspirin allergy. Doc told me to get OTC Azo standard to help when I pee.Picking it up this morning. I'm looking forward the recovery stage to past. Then I will be able to know how effective it was for my problem.


I too had the Urolift procedure with no problems or complication. Drank lots of water and was over the procedure 2-3 days. Also took AZO to flush me out. Haven’t noticed a lot of difference and the procedure itself is nothing. I too had a light sedative to put me out for the 30 minute procedure.
 
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I find this discussion very valuable and appreciate those who have shared their experiences. The YouTube videos I've watched all seem to be sponsored by the Doctor, and are surely biased. I'm considering having this procedure done soon.
 

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There are probably many men on LPSG in the same position of being presented with a health concern, but hesitant to receive the medical attention. By reading about what you went through with this procedure, they can get a first hand account, rather than reading from some medical journal. Hopefully you and others who are willing to open up to their experiences will give the hesitant ones the courage to face whatever situation they may have and realize that living in fear or discomfort is worse than having a procedure done. Thanks for that.

Hesitation of medical procedure is in no way to the patients advantage and should not even be considered. I go Monday December 16, 2019 for preparations (Blood draw) for another procedure (biopsy of prostate) on December 20, 2019. I really should have not waited this long. Please if anyone is having prostate issues see your Urologist ASAP. Get something done if not Urolyft then something else. You and your Urologist find your solution.
 
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Hesitation of medical procedure is in no way to the patients advantage and should not even be considered. I go Monday December 16, 2019 for preparations (Blood draw) for another procedure (biopsy of prostate) on December 20, 2019. I really should have not waited this long. Please if anyone is having prostate issues see your Urologist ASAP. Get something done if not Urolyft then something else. You and your Urologist find your solution.

Good luck.
 

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I find this discussion very valuable and appreciate those who have shared their experiences. The YouTube videos I've watched all seem to be sponsored by the Doctor, and are surely biased. I'm considering having this procedure done soon.
Hands on knowledge is the best... glad to help share my experiences.
 

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There are probably many men on LPSG in the same position of being presented with a health concern, but hesitant to receive the medical attention. By reading about what you went through with this procedure, they can get a first hand account, rather than reading from some medical journal. Hopefully you and others who are willing to open up to their experiences will give the hesitant ones the courage to face whatever situation they may have and realize that living in fear or discomfort is worse than having a procedure done. Thanks for that.

I think sharing my experience helps other too. I have shared my experience with Erectile Dysfunction as well, I am now a Patient Educator with my Urologist for guys suffering with ED and considering getting an Implant... Like I have mentioned before real knowledge is always best. Our doctors know how to do these procedures, but have no way of knowing if what actually happens in "Real time" ... i am always here to share and offer advice from what I know myself... Thanks for you kind words.
 
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