On Tue, 13 Apr 2021 21:04:49 -0700 (PDT), Beemer <
r60s...@gmail.com>
wrote:
Twice a night is not bad. But needing to eat before retiring is not a
good sign. It's an adaptation. I did that for years, little by little
adding tricks to get by to avoid surgery.
Back when I had my problems (10 years ago or so) everyone was talking
about greenlight laser. That's what I wanted because of all the real
positive reports. But as time went on, some had to be redone, and it
became apparent that greenlight removed less prostate, which reduced
recovery time, but made it necessary to have it redone sooner. Less
pain, less gain.
Greenlight was not recommended for big prostates like mine (150g). It
would not have removed enough prostate with the power and the time
available. The duration was critical to avoid shock from the
irrigation fluid used.
Finally my situation became too difficult to manage and I had a TURP.
It went well. He removed around 90g. The PSA dropped from 26 to 2 1/2.
How did that happen!? Anyway, the PSA is a bit over 4 now and my flow
is good. I'm on Finasteride but no flow meds.