Aquablation
I have found it super useful reading other peoples accounts of their Aquablation journey. I have therefore decided to document my own experience in case useful.
The journey
I’ve suffered for a number of years with urinary symptoms, including slow flow, hesitancy and broken nights sleep. I previously had a Urolift which made no difference whatsoever. Prior to that, drugs also had zero impact.
I therefore sought further investigation and after a cystoscopy it was found I had a median lobe which was obstructing the bladder outlet. My prostate is regular size 21g so my issue is I guess more of an anatomical one.
I researched the various treatments available and felt Aquablation would be more suited to me given the lower incidence of sexual disfunction. I am 53.
I then went and found an experienced practitioner who confirmed I would be suitable for surgery. There was then a wait of around eight weeks to get a slot with the surgeon.
The procedure
The day arrived and I was asked to come at 12:30 pm. I was shown my room, met various staff members and then spoke with both the consultant and anaesthetist who explained the process and answered my questions.
They were a number of other people on the doctors list that day so I was finally taken down at 4:30 pm.
I woke in recovery at 6:30 pm and was told the procedure had gone well. I was then taken back to my room where I was asked to drink as much fluid as I could. I also had a meal.
The night itself, I could best describe as one of broken sleep with nurses coming in to check blood pressure and make sure th catheter is working.
The catheter itself is cumbersome and uncomfortable but on a brighter note it has been less bothersome than I had built up in my mind. Also on a positive note, I’ve had remarkably few bladder spasms though I recognise it’s early days.
I will keep up my account over the next days and weeks.
Good luck to all and I hope your journeys are successful.
Day 2
Catheter removed which was slightly uncomfortable but very quick. It’s a big relief to have it out and you can move much more freely.
Pee test to be released from hospital. My surgeon requires you go three times, each time it is measured and the residual amount in your bladder is also measured.
The power took me by surprise, as strong a flow as I’ve ever known.
As you may have read elsewhere, it stings a bit but manageable and discomfort falls away quickly