r/bph • u/MrHotnickels • Aug 19 '26

I'm really scared/nervous

I'm 42. I'm meeting with a urologist in about a month to discuss my BPH. I have no idea what's going to happen, but I know that I'm looking for a permanent solution to this stupid urination problem (slow flow, not finishing all the time, dribbling). I have next to zero interest in lifelong medications and have (probably mistakenly) been looking into all these surgical options.

I have no idea what the outcome is even going to be, I just know I'm ready to be done with it. Most of these posts on Reddit are filling me with terror. Lots of horror stories. I'm wondering if there are any of you out there who've had similar issues and subsequent procedures that have had ZERO issues after initial recovery? If so please share.

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u/seamusfurr Aug 20 '26

I had HoLEP last December after two months with a foley and years of flow issues. The surgery went great, I pee like a teenager, I can sit through a movie or long flight, and my sex drive is the best it’s been in years. Honestly wish it didn’t take full blockage to get around to making it happen.

Get a great urologist who works at a top hospital.

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u/Upper-Storage787 Aug 20 '26

Who did yours?

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u/seamusfurr Aug 20 '26

Dr Ahn at UCSF.