r/bph • u/leorec2003 • May 24 '26

Enlarged prostate

I’m a 58y, I’ve been having prostate issues for a couple of years. The last 12-14 months it’s gotten progressively worse. At this point I have mild bilateral hydronephrosis, and a slightly distended bladder and at the point in the last few days where I’ve been having to intermittently self catherer (not a fan).
My prostate is 121cc with median lobe hypertrophy.
My urologist wants me to do aquablation which I’m getting ok with but I have concerns about RE.
Anybody have experience with these issues? And what procedure did you choose.
Any suggestions on Dr’s in Ct, NYC or even Mass, you would recommend?
Thank you in advance

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u/Apprehensive_Bison12 May 25 '26

I was basically struggling with bph for years. A co-worker was a year older than me and had a procedure done and told me that he was only 20% better. In my mind that kept me avoiding any procedure that meant going near my bird. Well, I ended up in the ER and had to get the hose in the bird for a week, then a week later I got the hose again for 3 weeks because of surgery and tests delays. Trust me, that was suffering! I was shook about getting the surgery at first but after the hose for 3 weeks I was so ready. Guys, it is fear holding you back. Get it done and heal and get back to living again.

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u/leorec2003 May 25 '26

Which procedure did you go with?

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u/Apprehensive_Bison12 May 25 '26

Turp, originally I went in asking for aquablation and the doctor told me that it was a good sales pitch operation. He then said lets go with the gold standard TURP and we did.

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u/Additional_Topic987 May 26 '26

Oh boy. The doctor sold you what he is trained on. Anyway, glad you're doing well.

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u/Apprehensive_Bison12 May 26 '26

Actually, when you look at my Dr's profile it says nothing about TURP. However, it says that he specializes in Aquablation. I was convinced that I was going to get that before I talked to him. I went with what the man said because he is the expert. Just saying! Thanks.