Hi Rob,

I had a median lobe that was into my bladder.  It caused a slow rate, 3.5
mL/sec average,  and a large retention, up to 40%.  I had a PVP just over 2
years ago now.  I was warned that I had a 50% chance or better of having
retro, which I have.  However, my flow rate in now better than 10 ml/sec on
average with less than 10% retention..  I no longer have to worry about
where the next bath room is going to be, or the rest area on the highway.  I
was 73 when the PVP was done, and was in very good health.  I have noticed
that I am now getting up once during the night, 3 months ago it was once
every two or three days at night.  All in all I am a happy camper regarding
having the PVP done.

Jack

I would appreciate hearing from anyone who had a median lobe protruding
into the bladder or bladder neck and has undergone PVP surgery.

I am not blocked, but because my enlarged median lobe pushes into the
bladder, my uro tells me that is the cause of my frequency (due to
reduced bladder capacity).  My frequency need is at minimum a nuisance,
bordering on a minor handicap.  I'd like to do something other than
taking Proscar, which has arrested the enlargement but not reversed or
shrunk it. I'm 69 years old and feel I'm on a tether due to the
frequency.  I'm mistrusting of any professional who has an economic
stake in my decision.  Same applies to those promoting the procedure.
That's why I'd welcome first hand accounts.  I feel they're more
honest.

In replying, could you advise how the surgery has affected your
frequency and whether the surgeon worked ONLY on the median lobe or
sought to vaporize most of the enlarged tissue throughout the prostate.

Thanks,

Rob