Re: catheters and abbreviations
- From: "William Watson" <whwatson@xxxxxxxxx>
- Date: Fri, 16 Sep 2005 11:33:04 GMT
Dear group members,
I am delighted with all the information which has flooded onto my computer.
I am already more knowledgeable about prostate treatment and I have been
told where to get lots more information.
Many thanks to all who took the trouble to write.
Yours sincerely,
Bill.
"outlier48" <outlier48@xxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote in message
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> Bill,
>
> Like you, I have had to self-catheterize 3 times a day for several
> months for the same reasons. The primary purpose was to see if my
> bladder still had any function. Fortunately, I still have bladder
> function. I am scheduled for a PVP in November to resolve my various
> enlarged prostate related problems. I think as you do your research
> you will find that this procedure is generally favored in this group
> whenever it is feasible. Certainly, the anecdotal evidence is
> overwhelmingly in support of this procedure compared to the
> alternatives. My advise is to take the time to do the research and
> make your own decision(s).
>
> My first uro told me I needed a TURP. At that time my prostate was 108
> grams (TRUS measured). Other uros recommended an open prostatectomy.
> It quickly became clear that the uros I saw generally had one solution
> for my problem - the one they used to make their living. I turned to a
> uro at a well known and highly ranked urology research hospital who is
> well versed in and teaches several procedures. He took the time to
> explain what was involved in each and why, at the time, he would
> recommend an open prostatectomy (large gland size). However, I began
> taking Avodart and Uroxatrol. While they have been hell on my sex
> life, they did help quite a bit and now, several months later, my
> prostate is now under 70 grams in size! My uro is now comfortable with
> the PVP procedure for my problem.
>
> Best of luck in your quest.
>
.
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