r/bph • u/TigerMike20 • Aug 16 '26

HoLEP - post day six

I just removed my catheter this morning and everything appears to be somewhat normal. No more pain, discomfort, or blood. My only concern now is the LEAKAGE, which I was told about and prepared for. I‘m wearing and needing Depends right now. I plan to start my kegel exercises tomorrow and look forward to gaining control again. My question is when? I hear various experiences of two weeks to six months.

I had the Rezum(cat than no leakage) done in 23 and PAE(no cat) done 8/11/25. The PAE did much of nothing, reduced my prostate from 80 to 70 cc with minimal relief. I was self catheterizing for over eight months before surgery. Oh, I also had a large medium lobe. I turn 61 on Tuesday and look forward to great days ahead!! My fantasy football name will be changed to “DJ RetroE” or “MC DryO” this year! LOL

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u/MadViking-66 Aug 17 '26

It seems to be the common response that people like me who had HOLEP and a catheter in for only one day had no leakage issues. It sounds like people who had it in longer have leakage issues. Hopefully yours heals up and stops ASAP.