I had my PVP done on 11/7/03 and reported on my experiences about two weeks
ago. On 12/5/03 I was prescribed a course of Cipro for a mild infection in
the bladder, symptoms of which were reduced flow and burning.

On 12/13 just after completion of the Cipro course, I noticed increased
stream but not to the level I was expecting. In fact, I said at that time I
didn't feel there was much improvement over pre-PVP.  On the 13th I
developed a symptom where the stream would start out very strong the
suddenly shut down. I also passed large clumps of soft matter.  I felt I had
stuff floating around in the bladder which would block the urinary canal.

In a conversation with the Dr.'s office today I was told this was normal,
the 'burnt' material being sloughed off and being flushed.  Prior to this
time I was not advised such a thing would happen (it wasn't described like
it happened, in any event).  A few hours later I passed two more large, soft
clumps of matter. Since then, as advised by the Dr's office, my stream has
improved significantly with no more blockage or reduced stream.  I guess the
recovery continues.

So....has anybody else experienced this? I have not seen this discussed on
the forum before.  The matter being flushed was not like clots or maybe this
was clots?? Sure didn't look like it.