Your ISP would indicate that you are in the UK. Don't let your Uro force you
into having a TURP. Ask to be referred to an NHS hospital doing PVP no
matter how far away it is.
Derek.

Bill,

Like you, I have had to self-catheterize 3 times a day for several
months for the same reasons.  The primary purpose was to see if my
bladder still had any function.  Fortunately, I still have bladder
function.  I am scheduled for a PVP in November to resolve my various
enlarged prostate related problems.  I think as you do your research
you will find that this procedure is generally favored in this group
whenever it is feasible.  Certainly, the anecdotal evidence is
overwhelmingly in support of this procedure compared to the
alternatives.  My advise is to take the time to do the research and
make your own decision(s).

My first uro told me I needed a TURP.  At that time my prostate was 108
grams (TRUS measured).  Other uros recommended an open prostatectomy.
It quickly became clear that the uros I saw generally had one solution
for my problem - the one they used to make their living.  I turned to a
uro at a well known and highly ranked urology research hospital who is
well versed in and teaches several procedures.  He took the time to
explain what was involved in each and why, at the time, he would
recommend an open prostatectomy (large gland size).  However, I began
taking Avodart and Uroxatrol.  While they have been hell on my sex
life, they did help quite a bit and now, several months later, my
prostate is now under 70 grams in size!  My uro is now comfortable with
the PVP procedure for my problem.  

Best of luck in your quest.