Seeking to read n learn of HoLEP experiences in the USA with simple questions: COPY and PASTE questions n than insert your answers in a REPLY
1. Age and when procedure performed; Me - 71 on 7/14/2021
1a. Showed up for procedure with or without a catheter? Me - with a catheter
1b. Released with or without catheter on same day of procedure? Me - Same day, no catheter
2. . PSA before and after procedure? Me - 8.2 Before - 0.2 after
3. Size Prostate - measured by CT or 3Tmri or Ultra Sound? How much removed? Cancer or no Cancer found from lab sample? Me - 231grams - via CT and 3Tmri; 177 grams removed; No cancer
4. Where performed and by whom? Me - Northwestern Medical, Chicago by Dr Amy Krambeck
5. 3 Months post exam - how much retention in bladder after voiding? Me - "0"
6. Any incontinence/leaking? Me - at 4 months, none
6a. Any retrograde? Me- Yes
7. Any pain - sensations during recoup? Me - at 2 months, burning during peeing in urethra and perineal (Butt) area; Stopped at 4 months.
8. Medicare only OR Medicare and Supplement OR out of pocket? Your net cost? Me - Medicare and Aetna; My net cost $1173.00 (Hospital n Dr)
9. How are you doing now? Any regrets? Me - Great; NONE!
Hoping answers n experiences can help Dudes decide what procedure to get done and where for their prostate charactertics?
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