Catheter Removed

[Nicnatno]

Hello my fellow brothers and caregivers. I had my Foley remove 2 days ago and man what a relief. The biggest relief was I am able to urinate on my own with a good flow and it's clear. I went to see two other Urologists yesterday and both confirmed that due to my Pca, TURP would be the best treatment. I was hoping for the urolift or water vapor treatment, but it is unlikely. Anyway, both urologist said since i am urinating on my own , no further treatments are necessary. one urologist said the cystoscope may have loosen what ever was blocking the passage that is allowing me to urinate better. This was also said by my Oncologist who specializes in urinary cancer. I hope they're right but I'll take it. My tamsulosin has been increased to twice a day. They also taught me how to self cathere and it was nerve racking. Hope everyone is well. God bless us all- Nick

[diamondrn]

I was finally able to get a TURP. I had a catheter in place for over a year. The Foley was removed last Oct.

I was admitted to the hospital twice, for a week each time, with life-threatening blood stream infections (septicemia) during that year.

Here's the link to an article I wrote about it >>> healthunlocked.com/advanced...

[Nicnatno in reply to diamondrn]

Thank you forsharing your story. I couldn't imagine having that Foley for a year. I had mine for a week and each min that passed by, I wanted to yank it off. It's been two days, since the Foley was removed and so far so good. It's still feel tender down there. Hopefully it gets better soon. Hope you continue to get better- Nick

[mrscruffy]

Sounds like good news. On another front when I had my catheter I got the tube caught on a knob in the bathroom while walking away. Agony!!

[Nicnatno in reply to mrscruffy]

Ouch. I can’t imagine the agony that you went through

[j-o-h-n in reply to mrscruffy]

Talking about knobs........ well never mind....

Good Luck, Good Health and Good Humor.

j-o-h-n Saturday 04/09/2022 1:33 PM DST

[spencoid2]

If you had radiation I would avoid a TURP. I have still not healed over three years later. That is what the urolift was developed for, why do you not qualify. Mine helped a lot until I had an emergency tURP from which I have not healed.

I live quite remotely so being able to pee is important. I have several catheters and also got some of the "sounds" that people use for fun. My urologist suggests self cathing two to three times a week to keep things open. So far so good.

[Nicnatno in reply to spencoid2]

Both urologist said I don't qualify for urolift or any other procedure but TURP due to having Pca. I really don't want TURP.

[Hidden in reply to Nicnatno]

I had TURP (for enlarged prostate) 10 years prior to being diagnosed with prostate cancer. My only regret was not getting it sooner. No more nocturnal struggles to pee a drop and being in fear of going into retention. How do I spell relief? T - U - R - P !

[spencoid2 in reply to Nicnatno]

Have you had radiation, I forget your history. If you had I strongly advise against a TURP.

[Nicnatno in reply to spencoid2]

No radiation. 6 rounds of chemo and Lipton shots from the get go.

[spencoid2 in reply to Nicnatno]

then a TURP sound like the best way to get you peeing again

[Nicnatno in reply to spencoid2]

Since I'm urinating on my own and with a good flow, the Urologist said no need to do anything.

[j-o-h-n]

Hello Nickarino.... (para sa iyo)

If all else fails..... they install a giant blow up balloon instead of a foley... worse part is you have to blow it up....

Good Luck, Good Health and Good Humor.

j-o-h-n Saturday 04/09/2022 1:47 PM DST

[Nicnatno in reply to j-o-h-n]

lol Kuya John

[Hidden]

Thank God! A Freaking foley sucks . Heal up and feel better ! 🤙🏽👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼❤️

[Nicnatno]

Scott, having that on me was the most bothersome feeling ever.

[Hidden in reply to Nicnatno]

I had the foley and tubes for 18 months brother. I can relate. I’m so happy you got off the foley. It’s a brutal gig!😔🙏

[Nicnatno in reply to Hidden]

I only wore the bag for a?week and it was brutal

[Hidden in reply to Nicnatno]

Yah! Just enough to scare the shit out of you ! I’m Glad that you escaped it in short order brother . i🙏

[Hidden in reply to Nicnatno]

How is the frickin pain today? 🙏✌️

[Nicnatno in reply to Hidden]

There's considerable amount of pain but the oxycodone is helping. I see my urologist tomorrow and oncologists Tues

[Hidden in reply to Nicnatno]

Stay medicated . Pain is detrimental to healing . Keep it down . Is going to be rough until the RT pushes it away. I think it will work and you’ll get better! Good luck this week with the docs! 💪