Looking to have this procedure done.  Would like to have feedback from
anyone who has undergone the procedure.

Thanks to all who responded to my earlier post
(http://tinyurl.com/hb7xa) headed "medication or surgery". From what I
read here, PVP seems to be the treatment of choice for BPH.
Can anyone recommend a particularly skilled urologist in the Mid-Hudson

hi how long after first consultation does one have the op
hugh

I've been on UraXatral for the last month since being diagnosed with
BPH; starting at 10 mg. with dinner, doubled about a week ago to 20 mg.
with breakfast and with dinner. I had a cystoscopy and bladder scan a
month ago. I've seen some mild improvement, but yesterday was a hard

I had my PVP last Thursday, so it's a little over 6 days since the
procedure.  I'm doing incredibly well.  I feel very fortunate to be
representative of PVP at its best, it would seem.
My surgery was at 9:30 in the morning.  I awoke in the recovery room,

Today I learned I have a bladder stone & enlarged prostate. (cystoscope
with a
monitored screen)
This new uro who I thought was 50/50 (conv / non-conv) turned out to be

I met with my urologist the other day who talked with me about various
surgery options for bph. Of course he described TURP as "the gold
standard," which is a phrase I've seen associated with the procedure
in my readings. We also discussed other surgery options, as well as

It has been a month since my PVP.  All stinging, urgency, and pain are gone.
Good stream that begins with a little blood.  Sometimes a little more blood
after playing a few sets of tennis or working out at the gym.  I assume the
drop of blood that starts with the urine is standard ...

Just wondered what happened to Pete? I guess he got his feelings hurt and
stuck his tail between his legs and ran.   DP

It has been 18  days since my PVP.  At first my urine was very clear.  Now I
have some sort of infection and I am taking Cipro 1000mg per day for it.  
My pee is dark and when  I start a stream a very small amount of blood comes
out with the pee.  Every so often a very small, short ...

I've held off posting this message for several weeks to insure that the
results I've experienced aren't either imagined or short-lived.
Okay, here it is:  I'm 70 years old and have been taking Proscar for
almost ten years.  I have an enlarged prostate.

Well, after hanging out at this group for 2 or 3 years now, it's
finally time for me to have my own PVP.  I'm scheduled this Thursday
with Dr. Laub.  And I've got a question to put to your collective
wisdom.

I am 60 years old. I was surprised by a recent PSA uptick at my annual
physical exam.
The data is below. I might add my doctor is not at all concerned. Any
thoughts? (Note that this last one was in 7/06, about 1.5 years after the

is it common or advised to take some type of strong pain reliever -
like morphine - just before having a biopsy ? i know they use
lidocaine, but it seems most find biopsies uncomfortable -- i am
wondering why most uros dont give pain medication prior to the

Has anyone had problems post pvp or TURP with reduced functional
bladder capacity resulting in greater frequency?  While my stream is
stronger, my maximum void has consistently been 100-120 ml. I'm still
going 4-6 times a night. I'm 55 and it turned out that I had a normal