My better half has developed a fluid retention problem.
He had a catheter fitted for 12 days, had it removed and 40 hours later we're back at A&E having it put back as his ability to pee has stopped again.
Urologist is talking about him having bits of his prostate shaved off, is that a good idea, would a PAE be a better option?
I HAD A BIPOLAR TURP DONE MARCH 30th. I AM 68 AND FOR YEARS I COULD NOT COMPLETELY EMPTY FINAL 250 ML'S. THIS CAUSED DOZENS OF ATTEMPTS TO EMPTY WITH HUGE URGE TO GO ISSUES. DR USED THE PHRASE (ROTOR RUETER) TO TRY TO EXPLAIN SLIGHTLY ENLARGED PROSTRATE CAN PINCH URETRA AND KEEP ALL URINE FROM DRAINING. HE TOLD ME AFTER SURGERY HE SHAVED OFF A FEW GRAMS OF PROSTRATE TO MAKE IT SLIGHTLY SMALLER. I HAD TO CATHERIZE 6 to 8 TIMES A DAY TO URINATE. I THOUGHT THIS WAS PERMANENT. AFTER 10 DAYS I STARTED TO BE ABLE TO URINATE ON MY OWN WITH ONLY 1 -3 CATHETER USE TO COMPLETELY DRAIN. IT HAS BEEN A FULL WEEK NOW SINCE I HAVE HAD TO USE CATHETER WITH NO URGE TO GO ISSUES. YOU STILL HAVE A GOOD CHANCE THAT HE WILL BE PLEASANTLY SURPRISED SOME DAY SOON WHEN HE CAN GO ON HIS OWN. GOOD LUCK.