sqad ........part two of question you answered the other week.....My husband

[lilacben]

had a urine flowtest and was sent to the hospital for an ultrascan, which he had last saturday. Results today at the doctors .. his prostrate is enlarged, which the doctor said he was young , 61, to take tablets all his life so is going to see specialist at the hospital and he will most likely opt for an operation, Any idea how they do that,.? also would he need to stay off work for any time do you think.?
Many thanks.

[bednobs]

It will most likely be a TURP (trans - urethreal ressection of prostate) They do it through the penis (urethra)

[lilacben]

Thankyou bednobs. just wondering how long hosptial stay may be and if any time would be needed to take off work.?

[Sqad]

lila.....just remind me......was his PSA normal?

If so, then bednobs is correct.

If PSA was high, then a different story.

[bednobs]

yes he would need time off of work if he has a turp

[lilacben]

Hello sqad, sorry what is PSA ?

[lilacben]

Husband went to hospital for Flowtest today and the nurse said he was ..........
producing more than he should and when she examined his bladder with a scan it showed up that his bladder was still half full. So now he has to go and see our doctor tomorrow. It all sounds very urgent . has anyone else had this.? Or would anyone know anything about it. Many thanks
lilacben (Mon 21:04 01/Feb/10)

[lilacben]

Have just put on the first question I asked on this. Also have looked up PSA. which I believe is the blood test. He did have a blood test but doctor hasnt mentioned it.

[Sqad]

Lila,,,sorry to be so slow, but I have been in airports all day and am now in a UK hotel for the weekend.

It is essential that he has a PSA before any operation other than a biopsy is done.

[shaneystar2]

lilacben
Try not to panic .My husband had prostate trouble getting on for seven years ago now .He had to be rushed to hospital as he couldn't pee at all .Not one drop. Silly B left it and left it in spite of me nagging at him .
They did the routine things PSA etc which is a test for prostate specific antigen.This will rule in or out anything cancerous
They then operated and removed it .it was all clear ,completely benign and he's been fine ever since .Get on to your GP asap for the results . . .It should have been sorted by now if he's having trouble passing water ..I would hate to think your hubby ends up like mine did on the verge of kidney failure .
Make a fuss and I hope he soon gets it sorted out .

[lilacben]

shaneystar,bednobs and sqad, many thanks.
sqad, have asked my husband about the blood tests results but he just couldn't remember what the doctor had said. But think he said normal.Cancer hasnt been mentioned. Have a nice weekend.!!

[carlton23]

I was diagnosed with big C in 2003 and I`m still going strong, so I realise your concern but don`t go jumping to wrong conclusions.

[lilacben]

I am sorry to hear you was diagnosed with the c, but great to hear you re going strong. xx

[Jemisa]

It was 10 years ago now but my husband was diagnosed with an enlarged prostate he had an op to correct it, I don't know if it happens with all men who have this op but he lost the ability to ejaculate. Everything else is back to normal except that. Being as our family was complete it wasn't a prob. My hubby was young too 59. I think this is the side affect of this op. Our doc warned us.Is this the case with anyone else?
Jem.