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Re: External Urethral Sphincterotomy?

Mon Nov 28, 2016 12:21 pm

Not to mention I did use folleys quite extensively. Until I developed a severe sensitivity to having anything in my urethra.

After doing a little research online, I found this is quite common for long term 24/7 catheter users. It seems it's not a matter of if it happens, but when. If you've been able to use them for years, then you're lucky- so far....

Re: External Urethral Sphincterotomy?

Mon Nov 28, 2016 7:16 pm

Using the Duette two Balloon Foley helped me a lot. I didn't know I had it on!! It was so flexible I could tie it in a knot!!

Re: External Urethral Sphincterotomy?

Mon Oct 02, 2017 9:58 pm

At my last appointment, my urologist suggested the possibility of surgery to "make a cut" in my prostate to allow my bladder to empty more completely. He also talked about the retrograde ejaculation and the possibility of making 3 cuts. This seems very much like what you are describing here? Or maybe it is similar, but in a different location? I go back to see the Nurse Practitioner next week and will ask for more info, but any help any of you can give would be appreciated.

Re: External Urethral Sphincterotomy?

Tue Oct 03, 2017 9:10 am

Your description reads as though your urologist may be contemplating a sphincterotomy. If so, I would interrogate him closely. This may work for you, but you need to understand it completely. Good luck and report back.
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