TWOC after template biopsy

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Posted 23 Feb 2017 at 16:58

I am not having a lot of success after the biopsy, initially I could pass water but got blocked and went in to A&E. Well, I am now on a catheter with a tap, so as to train my bladder. I still need to use a bag overnight but general walking around seem almost as good as before all this investigation started.

So, I am just asking what the general outcome is for the template procedure please? Did many of you end up in my situation and is it really possible that it takes 4 weeks for the gland to subside after the needles were inserted? I was assured by the urology nurse that it was not uncommon but then again the different consultants had different opinions regarding the timing of TWOC.

Thanks for any info.

Ian

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Posted 01 Mar 2017 at 19:03

Just noticed this has zero replies so bumping for Ian

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User

Posted 01 Mar 2017 at 19:47

So did I, but I'm sure some of the helpful members on here will do.

User

Posted 02 Mar 2017 at 08:29

Hi, many thanks for doing this. I did have one PM from Clare which was very helpful and gave me some idea of what to expect, however I am always keen to learn from the experience of others.

Ian

User

Posted 07 Mar 2017 at 07:15

Hi Ian

I didn't have a template biopsy but hopefully someone will respond.

Chris

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Posted 07 Mar 2017 at 10:16

Hi Ian,

I had PLND (Pelvic Lymph Node Dissection), which is a proper operation, a week in hospital procedure, back in 2008, and with the associated post op infections, I ended up with a catheter for a couple of weeks but made it through TWOC OK

I had a template biopsy back in November 2014, and didn't have too many problems, but driving myself home to Norfolk the day after was fun, 5 toilet stops in 100 miles!

I then had HDR Brachytherapy in February 2015, which involves reinserting the template etc, I was OK for the first few weeks, but then another infection caused me a bit of grief, so I was on Tamsulosin for 12 months.

But I stopped taking Tamsulosin last July, I can now manage quite well, for example I went with my son-in-law to see Sheffield United play at Peterborough, I had 2 pints of Guinness in the pub pre match, I was then able to stand in the terrace throughout the first half, and then queue for ten minutes at half time waiting to get into the Gents, so I think it is fair to say my continence has made a full recovery?

So long term you should be OK?

Dave

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Posted 08 Mar 2017 at 07:42

Thanks to all how have responded and an update for those interested. On Monday 6th I went in to urology for my 2nd TWOC and I did pass some liquid but not enough, so in went the catheter again and as usual I needed a endoscopy procedure as my prostrate is very large at 100cc and the uretha has a sharp bend in it apparently. Anyway, this is the 3rd time I have been in AUR situation and I definitely don't want to experience that another time!

So, my next stop is a HoLEP which my hospital have offered. Nervous now but from what I have read this is the latest (more or less anyway) and has good results.

I've looked at the comments on this and it seems to be manageable. I just wish to get this sorted ASAP and am looking into paying if necessary (6k I believe?).

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