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Jesse Lemisch

I had a TUNA 4 months ago.  It was a total success.  I can pee like a
teenager now.   I had been retro before because of Flomax.  Now I am
not retro anymore.  Most of the posts on this newsgroup relate to PVP.
It seems like the laser manufacturer has lots of shills here. There

It would be most helpfull to all if you could include in your post's
some background: ie, age,meds. taking & any other information (how long
you have had "pissitiss :-)?
I am + 30 months PVP, and a " happy camper." However, if I drink a case

Please correct me if I am wrong, but by looking at some
of the information about PVP and other Laser methods I
came to the conclusion that with all of these methods
the physician is using the apparatus as a torch to burn

Gentlemen:
I had a PVP in Tucson, Az on March 18, 2004.  My progress has been
somewhat disappointing so far.  I have a much better pee flow than
prior PVP.  It is excellent if I stay on Flomax.  However, without

Just wondering if anyone who has NOT had some sort of surgery on their
problem has had this one. Discovered, last night when feeling a little sore
on my gut just above my naval, that I have a couple of hard lumps, hard like
a clothes button, not far under the surface. Both are about ...

Appreciare any comments from long time Proscar users -- good and/or bad.
Thank you.
Regards,
John Kutina

Here is what I intend to ask. I need suggestions for any additional
worthwhile initial visit questions:
1) How many have you done, approx.?
2) What about being on flomax long term? Bladder problems?

Malek and Nahen, "Laser Treatment of Obstructive BPH: Problems and
Progress," Contemporary Urology," May 2004 (available on physicans' section
of laserscope website) raises questions about the proper wave-length for
laser treatment, with some harm coming from the wrong wave-length. ...

I will be seeing a PVP uro on Monday.
My problem is decreased flow (when it acts up). It is well controlled by
flomax at this time.
My concern would be the post-PVP urgency. Currently, I do NOT generally have

Does anyone have any knowledge about Dr. Mahmood Hai?
Dr. Hai performs PVP (photo-selective vaporization of the prostate)
procedures in Detroit, Michigan (Cherry Hill Medical Center, Westlake).  He
is supposedly a 'preceptor' or trainer of other urologists for the

Darn --- sorry for so many posts --- I keep thinking of questions after
sending my posts.
What should I expect at my first uro visit??
(I assume a discussion and a DRE --- I recently have had PSA testing done).

I'll be seeing him on Monday for the first time.
Mel

Two three years ago, my PSA level went up to 69 and the Doctor got it
investigated.
He found infection and that was treated with antibiotics.  I also used
garlic as extra treatment and it worked.

I have just made an appointment with Dr. Wm Baldwin at The Scarborough
Hospital (Toronto, Ontario, Canada) for the middle of June. I saw him
today and was fortunate enough to meet a couple of his patients who had
PVP there a few months ago. I was really struck by their enthusiasm ...