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HoLEP and PCa

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Posted 21 Nov 2020 at 12:27

Hi Roger and all

To cut a long story short; I had another episode of urinary retention in mid 2019 and decided to 'sign up' for HoLEP. I had a pre-op assessment in August and waited and waited then Covid arrived. I then had a further episode of retention three months ago so a few weeks later I emailed Addenbrookes to check that I was still on the list. I was told that I could still expect a long wait. 

Then, out of the blue, I had a phone call from the waiting list manager to say that 'Mr A' had reviewed my case and could I come in for surgery on the 17th of this month. There followed another assessment and a visit to Newmarket for a Covid test and I had surgery last Tuesday attended to by the top man.

So far all is well, no pain at any stage but still some blood.

I will keep you updated.

David

 

 

 

 

 

User
Posted 21 Nov 2020 at 16:00
Sounds all very good to me David and no pain which is how it was for me.

I'm sure you were warned about avoiding heavy lifting or straining your abdominal muscles for at least 2 weeks and I strongly advise you heed this warning.

I ignored the warning on day nine following my HoLEP and paid the penalty big time when the wound scab came away and I hemorrhaged very heavily which required a weeks stay on the uro ward at Boston.

If not already you'll soon be peeing like an 18 year old, enjoy.

All the best for a trouble free recovery.

Roger
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Posted 21 Nov 2020 at 16:41

Hi Roger

It's good to talk to you and thanks for the warning. I am taking it very easy although my wife is allowing me to continue with my usual washing up and tea making!

Seriously, I will be careful, it is so easy because of the lack of any pain to think one can get back to normal very quickly.

Take care in these difficult times.

David

P.S. We live twenty minutes from Addenbrookes which is convenient as we are spending too much time there between us.

User
Posted 21 Nov 2020 at 16:48

Hi again

I meant to say for the benefit of anyone reading this conversation that I spoke to 'Mr A' last year in reference to the danger of my prostate confined cancer being spread by the HoLEP procedure and he was confident that the surgery did not have that effect.

David

User
Posted 21 Nov 2020 at 17:04
Washing up and tea making are very therapeutic and should be regarded as pastimes not chores. Do you wear a pinny?

I found the buses that use the guided busway a godsend when attending Addies for consultations. Park car opposite bus stop in St Ives then a comfortable ride to a stop outside Outpatients or Scanning. What could be simpler.

As you are aware, the tissue removed during the procedure will go for histology and you will learn the latest on what your PCa is up to within a week or so. When the wizard of the laser rang me to give the report on my removed tissue he ended with "there's no way of knowing if all of the PCa will have been removed during the procedure but a good percentage will have."

Only time and follow-up MRIs will show but either way I found his words gave me a big psychological boost at the time and something I still hang my hat on when I get my latest PSA results which generally remain stable.

Roger
User
Posted 21 Nov 2020 at 17:09

Now I know what to put on my Christmas list!

David

User
Posted 21 Nov 2020 at 21:55
Just don't forget you're wearing it when you answer the door!
Roger
 
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