John Kutina has passed on to me for information of the group an interesting
article about PVP that you can find at:
http://www.kingcountyjournal.com/sited/story/html/154656
Regards.

Just back from a 1,000 mile round trip (or there about's) to
King's College to see Mr Cutting (I think), Muir's assistant for
a final check after PVP in early December. Took the train both
ways.

I am 77 - had pvp Oct 20th.  Full stream immediately, no blood, no
clots, no pain.
Operation done by Dr, Ernest Norehad of Kirkland, Wa. All those in
NorthWest area who need help this uro is exceptional. Contact me offline

I had a TURP a couple years ago, before PVP was available.  Since then,
I've noticed flow rate varies quite a bit.  It goes from really good to
pretty bad.  The pretty bad seems to happen couple months.  Diet doesn't
seem to influence it, and I'm not using any OTC cold remedies.  ...

I am pissed/snakebit/etc.
I was set to see my new PVP uro for the first time Monday. That visit had
been delayed 3 weeks due to a major storm. Unfortunately, I had a back
injury and I am not in good shapoe at the moment. Hopefully, I'll be able to

I would like to hear from only those who have had the TUMT procedure done.
Would appreciate your starting with a detailed description of the problems
that prompted you to have the procedure and the results, both positive and
negative that you have experienced since.  Thank you.

Was diognosed with bph about six months ago.
Only complaint is the frequent (once or twice) urination need at night.
Urologist suggested trying Saw Palmetto, which I have with absolutely
no changes or help.

I've read a couple cursory remarks in magazines advising not to eat
Bell Peppers if you have prostate troubles, although Google searches
will only call up long lists of links recommending eating Red Bell
Peppers for the lycopene content to prevent cancer.

Gentlemen:
I am 67 yrs old and have had BPH for some time. Four years ago I had a
TUNA and it worked for a time. When symtoms started to return a few
years back, I used saw pametto and later Flomax.  Flomax keeps my

I had a most successful PVP on Oct 20th.
I had immediate full stream, no blood, no pain -- stream continues well.
I had a Seattle uro do the PVP. He is a fine doctor in my opinion. If
any of you in the Seattle or general Northwest area are looking for a

Had PVP at the Ashdown Nuffield Hospital at Haywards Heath, UK on
Tuesday, Jan.13th, under Tim Larner. Herewith summary of events:
Tues.13/1/04:
10.35 Checked in - having already undergone pre-admission tests last

My experience with supplements has brought a surprising and happy change in
my life, and may be of interest to some of you out there.
I'm 56 years old, and for the past many years, had been experiencing
gradually worsening symptoms of BPH.  Up to about 3 weeks ago, I had reached

I recently flew to Tokyo and back from London, about 12 hours each
way. Have been diagnosed with mild/moderate bph for about 6 months
(currently not taking any medication). Although I was drinking water
throughout the flight (although not much more than I would normally

I've had bph for at least 8 years (I'm 58 now) but regarded the
symptoms as fairly mild. I'd get up a few times at night and also
experienced occasional annoying urgency and frequency (especially when
drinking coffee) but didn't regard it as anything more than a

I had my PVP at Haywards Heath in the Princess Royal Hospital under Mr
Nawrocki on Thursday 08/01/04 through the NHS (that's the UK National Health
Service). There are 2 centres in Haywards Heath and the 2 surgeons cooperate
quite extensively.