ksdaddy Posted January 25, 2016 Share Posted January 25, 2016 After getting progressively worse for the past 10 years I'm going in tomorrow for the green light laser surgery to zap out some excess material in the prostate. Age 55, BPH, on medicine for almost 10 years, typical scenario. I have no idea what a full nights sleep would be like. The concept is completely alien to me now. An hour or two at a time is the best I can do. Could think of it as routing a Les Paul Deluxe out for a full size humbucker I guess. I will be out of course, but I will have a catheter for about a week and I AM SO LOOKING FORWARD TO THIS. Anyone else ever have this done? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fromnabulax Posted January 25, 2016 Share Posted January 25, 2016 I've been offered a similar procedure, but so far after some 10 years or so my pharmaceutical regimen continues to work well enough to allow me to skip the big zap. While I find it difficult to believe I am posting this kind of info in public, I do wish you complete success in the procedure, as well as recovery. As my urologist occasionally reminds me, aging is not for sissies. Many prayers and blessings ks... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kidblast Posted January 25, 2016 Share Posted January 25, 2016 oh geeze... I'm 58 and as yet,, I've not had to do this dance. Good luck KS, I hope a speedy recovery with zero twists and turns is in your future. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rabs Posted January 25, 2016 Share Posted January 25, 2016 Oh man.. Sorry to hear that... All I can say is good luck with it all.. I hope it all works out.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
capmaster Posted January 25, 2016 Share Posted January 25, 2016 Oh my. I'm so sorry for you. Best of luck with the surgery and the unpleasant period after. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rct Posted January 25, 2016 Share Posted January 25, 2016 Good luck Brotato Chip. rct Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AlanH Posted January 25, 2016 Share Posted January 25, 2016 I've been offered a similar procedure, but so far after some 10 years or so my pharmaceutical regimen continues to work well enough to allow me to skip the big zap. While I find it difficult to believe I am posting this kind of info in public, I do wish you complete success in the procedure, as well as recovery. As my urologist occasionally reminds me, aging is not for sissies. Many prayers and blessings ks... You might find that your urologist actually said, "ageing is not for pisses" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skilsaw Posted January 25, 2016 Share Posted January 25, 2016 That's nasty, KSdaddy. I hope it goes well for you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteveFord Posted January 25, 2016 Share Posted January 25, 2016 I hope it goes well for you. Take lots of drugs and get your pipes flushed out more often in the future! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pippy Posted January 25, 2016 Share Posted January 25, 2016 First and by a long way foremost I wish you a speedy, painless (as can be) recovery to fuller-than-you-ever-expected return to health, ksd! ...but I have to admit I find this post slightly scary because I'm the same age (give or take) as most of the respondents yet I have absolutely no idea what you are all talking about.... Is this something I have to 'look forward to' in the near future?................. What is/are BHP?.............. Why might the prostate need to have "excess material" zapped?............................................ I wish I hadn't read this thread just before heading up to the "Land of Nod"...................:unsure: Pip. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. Gibson Posted January 25, 2016 Share Posted January 25, 2016 After getting progressively worse for the past 10 years I'm going in tomorrow for the green light laser surgery to zap out some excess material in the prostate. Age 55, BPH, on medicine for almost 10 years, typical scenario. I have no idea what a full nights sleep would be like. The concept is completely alien to me now. An hour or two at a time is the best I can do. Could think of it as routing a Les Paul Deluxe out for a full size humbucker I guess. I will be out of course, but I will have a catheter for about a week and I AM SO LOOKING FORWARD TO THIS. Anyone else ever have this done? God do I hate catheters. My sympathys. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ksdaddy Posted January 25, 2016 Author Share Posted January 25, 2016 ....I have absolutely no idea what you are all talking about.... If you aren't fully aware of this malady then you are one of the lucky ones. It happens gradually and maybe the first couple years you don't think much about it...maybe after 3-4 years you finally mention it to your doctor, who nod knowingly and possibly put you on medicine to shrink the prostate (takes a long time to even see any effect and most of the time merely slows the growth as opposed to shrinking it. That, and maybe another medicine to relax the bladder. That helps. You go pee a lot. A lot more than when you were younger. And a full night's sleep is a thing of the past. If I can go 2 hours, I'm doing well. I'm used to going back to bed and dropping off to sleep with no issue but I think my quality of sleep has suffered a great deal. I have a half hour lunch. I slam down a sandwich, then set my phone for a 22 minute alarm and try to cat nap in the break room. And then there's the lovely situation of thinking you're done. But you're not. You discover this as you are walking back to your desk at work. I have made a few quick trips to WalMart to buy a pair of $15 Wranglers. So if none of this sounds familiar. be thankful. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
L8_4thesh0w Posted January 26, 2016 Share Posted January 26, 2016 Sort of in between here. I am aware that things have changed but not to the extent of disturbing my sleep. Chronic insomnia takes care of that. I am very familiar with the "Take 2" cue, though. Hope all goes well for you. Ask if they have a model with heated bag. I do not envy you. Upon waking after my cervical fusion, I couldn't get that sumb!tch out fast enough. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Karloff Posted January 26, 2016 Share Posted January 26, 2016 KS, wish you all the best with the procedure. everything will go fine ... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jdgm Posted January 26, 2016 Share Posted January 26, 2016 Yes, best wishes. Has to be done. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LPguitarman Posted January 26, 2016 Share Posted January 26, 2016 Best of luck with your procedure, ks. Hope all goes well and you have a quick recovery. I've been noticing more frequent trips to the restroom lately myself. Getting up once overnight only, so I'll keep my fingers crossed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
daveinspain Posted January 26, 2016 Share Posted January 26, 2016 Wishing you a full and speedy recovery with good results!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
saturn Posted January 26, 2016 Share Posted January 26, 2016 I hope everything goes as well as it can for you. But THANKS for making me squirm in my seat. :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kelly campbell Posted January 26, 2016 Share Posted January 26, 2016 Best of luck to you I hope all goes as you want it to. I am soon to be 57 and I believe I am just now starting this whole process...can't wait...Best wishes Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
quapman Posted January 26, 2016 Share Posted January 26, 2016 Could think of it as routing a Les Paul Deluxe out for a full size humbucker I guess. That damn near caused a liquid projectile of my beverage out my nose. Sorry to make light of your situation but that was funny! I feel your pain to a lesser extent. I'm up usually twice a night. Sometime 3 if I have too much tea. My sleeping has been significantly improved using my CPAP machine. So for the most part I sleep good until I have to get up to whiz. Catheters suck. Had one when I had surgery. What the hell is with all the catheter ads on tv? Do people actually have to self administer them? Good luck with it. I really hope it improves things for you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jaxson50 Posted January 26, 2016 Share Posted January 26, 2016 Wishing you the best K. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thunderchild Posted January 26, 2016 Share Posted January 26, 2016 Good luck, and speedy recovery. Being a diabetic and having a little enlargement, I know all about whizzing a lot. Ps: I turn 63 in March TC Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tman Posted January 26, 2016 Share Posted January 26, 2016 I hope it goes well for you. We're the same age, I have BPH. Matter of time I'm afraid. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Digger Posted January 26, 2016 Share Posted January 26, 2016 Good luck mate, lots of people have this procedure with positive results. I'm sure that will be you soon. May I recommend reading the attached link? Many other benefits too such as powerful anti inflammatory. (controls my arthritis) http://www.globalhealingcenter.com/natural-health/amazing-benefits-turmeric-prostate-health/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pippy Posted January 26, 2016 Share Posted January 26, 2016 If you aren't fully aware of this malady then you are one of the lucky ones........................So if none of this sounds familiar. be thankful. Thanks for the clarification, ksd. Sounds very unpleasant - not to mention inconvenient (sorry 'bout the bad pun) - and I wish you all the best! Pip. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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