TURP - Recovery Expectations

Hi MiniMee29

I can't answer your question personally as I haven't had a TURP, but as there are many in this group who have including Millibob the forum champion (who is in Turkey at the moment but usually dips into the conversations whilst away). I'm sure someone will be along shortly with some information.

Best Wishes

Brian

Hello MiniMee29 and thank you Buzzers 

Yes I have had a TURP and am sat on my balcony in Turkey!!

So the TURP slices a bit off the Prostate and clears the way to having a decent wee. Once you have had the TURP you need to practice your pelvic floor exercises. Once my catheter was removed I was 3 times an hour - I am now every 3 hours- but it’s taken the pelvic floor exercises to get there.

I hope that helps - you can read my full journey by clicking on my name or avatar. Any questions feel free to ask.

Best wishes - Brian.

Thank you for interrupting your holiday to reply, Brian. How long did it take for the frequency to reduce? He hasn't mentioned any pelvic floor exercises, so I will ask the question. Have a wonderful break!

Hello MiniMee29 

So I had a catheter for 10 months. After the TURP I was every half an hour. It’s the pelvic floor exercises that got me back to normal. It took 3 months to get back to once every two  hours.

It’s the muscle you use to stop a wee . Once you can control that and you know you can stop a wee - life gets better.

There is an App for it but here it Turkey I can’t add links.

Best wishes - Brian.

Hello There

Think the app is called Squeezy if its kegel excercises you are meaning.

You can download it from playstore think it costs £2 ish a one off payment. My OH urologist suggested it and advised to do the excercises prior to cancer treatment and after catheter removal.

Enjoy your well deserved holiday Brian!

Thanks Ann Ann33 

You are a star- I will have another Raki on the basis of your reply

Best wishes - Brian.