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Good afternoon. Ten days ago I had a TURBT under a general. to remove a cancer that the scans and cystoscopy had identified. I had a catheter for five days, during which regular but small drops of blood dripped from the end of what was a very tender penis tip. I’ve taken plenty of clear fluid, but my bladder feels like it’s only partially emptying, which tends to mean I’m having to go little and often. As a result my penis tip and what feels like the first part of my urethra are extremely sore and...
Hi
I am booked to have delayed LD breast reconstruction on Monday 5th sep , anyone else had this , what’s your experiences ? What’s it like after , pain and how long to recover etc .
I live on my own , my mum is staying for a few nights once I’m home .
thanks Julie
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