prostate problem

[rich p]

The bloke I was due to be touring with this spring and summer is due to have a TURP procedure performed in March. It involves, apparently, a trimming of the prostate tissue to facilitate the urinary performance.
Does anyone one have any idea of the implications on cycling of this operation either in the short term or long-term?

In addition has anyone ever had any experience of whether it is possible to cycle with a long-term catheter, which is one of the possibilities he may have to endure?

 

[dellzeqq]

Rich - Yes I do have an idea, and that is that once the thing has healed he will be alright to cycle....but he really should speak to the consultant doing the rotating blade thing (now where's that video....?). The SWLDA committee have pretty much all been TURPed and it hasn't slowed them down.

As for catheters - I don't quite get that, because the TURP (trans-urethral resectioning of the prostate) is supposed to unblock the urethra and allow one to pass urine normally (albeit with a tinge of white if he's ejaculated inwards). We do, however, have the (buff) daughter of the World's Most Famous Catheteriste on the forum. Why not send her a PM and ask if she could speak to her mum?

 

[ColinJ]

As for catheters - I don't quite get that, because the TURP (trans-urethral resectioning of the prostate) is supposed to unblock the urethra and allow one to pass urine normally (albeit with a tinge of white if he's ejaculated inwards).

A potential outcome if the procedure isn't successful, perhaps?

 

[numbnuts]

rich p - you have mail

 

[rich p]

Thanks Simon - I only know this secondhand but he mentioned that permanent catheterization was a possibilty but I'm not sure why. The TURP is indeed to ease urination but may be as Colin says.
Impotence is a possibility which may excercise his thoughts too but he has no choice in the matter AFAIK.

 

[rich p]

Simon, do you have any idea of how long it would be before he could get back in the saddle?

 

[dellzeqq]

I don't think that impotence is a possibility, but one stand a 70% chance of ejacuilating inward - in to the bladder. That's what puts me off - my fathering days are over, but when it comes to ejaculation I'm a bit of a traditionalist. Outward (To Infinity And Beyond!) is best.

 

[dellzeqq]

Simon, do you have any idea of how long it would be before he could get back in the saddle?

I was told within a couple of weeks. It's just a question of the discomfort easing.

 

[rich p]

Hmmmm, ejaculating inwards? Kleenex would go bust

 

[dellzeqq]

Hmmmm, ejaculating inwards? Kleenex would go bust

Kleenex - puhlease! It's shantung silk or a quiet cup of cocoa!