Friends,

I recently had a TURP procedure performed by Dr. Alex Weinstein at Urology Specialists of Santa Barbara

Urology Specialists of Santa Barbara:
504 W. Pueblo Street
Suite 102
Santa Barbara, CA 93105
Phone: 805.687.7719
Fax: 805.682.2971

My symptoms were frequent urination, low flow and volume, intermittent flow etc. At my first appointment it was determined that my prostate was blocking urine flow to the point that my bladder would not empty and urine was backing up into my kidneys. My bladder had become hyper extended and was losing performance. I was immediately put on a full time catheter to drain off my bladder and begin decompression process. Some 5 days later surgery was performed. After surgery I still had to self catheter for about 10 days till my bladder began to function more normally. My kidneys appear to have fully recovered and I no longer need to self catheter. Other than retrograde ejaculation (semen goes into the bladder, rather than out the penis, due to surgery interrupting normal function of the bladder neck.) This has not been an issue for me, though it takes some psychological adjustment. It’s possible orgasm may not be quite as intense, but I am not sure of this. There are other possible down side effects that you should be aware of, though I have not experienced any of them. On the good side, I am sleeping better at night, urine flow and bladder emptying is very good to excellent. No cancer was found in my bladder or prostate. No further surgery should be needed for the foreseeable future and I don’t need to take any medications. I am very pleased with the results of this procedure! There are many other treatment options which may be more appropriate for your situation. Often it is as simple as “watch and wait”.

I strongly urge my friends to see a urologist on at least an annual basis for a digital exam and PSA test at a minimum. Other tests as recommended by your urologist.

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