Biopsy this week - Any Advice

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I’m back, my husband’s transperineal biopsy is on Thursday at Salisbury hospital.

We’ve read the official information leaflets, but does anyone have any tips for the day, or for the recovery period?

He is totally aware of the procedure, and the fact it is rather undignified, but he’s pretty pragmatic. He had a hip replacement ten weeks ago, which they are aware of, but he’s concerned that the position may put additional stress on the new hip, which is still bedding in. It seems rather brutal to do it under a local, but general not offered.

Any advice or tips most welcome.

Thank you.

Rivelin754583 1 hour ago

Certainly not a dignified position to be in but I only had a minor sensation during the procedure and a little soreness for a day or two.

I hope that your experience is similar.

Rivelin754583 1 hour ago in reply to Rivelin754583

There must have been half a dozen in the room and my abiding memory is that I had to make sure that I did not know any of them and hoped that I wouldn’t see any of them in the future

Buzzers 54 minutes ago

Hello Porthleven,

It's not the most pleasurable experience having a biopsy, but the end justifies the means. Fortunately, it's over fairly quickly & the staff doing it are very kind & experienced.

It may be possible to take personal headphones in & listen to music or an audible book which will help take his mind of what's being done. In my case, they had a radio playing in the background which gave me something to focus on.

Best Wishes

Brian

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