I dreaded discussing prostate surgery with my urologist due to the horror stories others had shared about their experiences, including a relative. However, after extensive research, I found Dr. Mancini, who performed UROLIFT, so I scheduled a consultation. The doc was incredibly friendly and made me feel at ease throughout my 1st appointment. However, after a short test, Dr. Mancini said I was not a candidate for UROLIFT. Despite my reluctance to TURP, with my wife's support, I scheduled the surgery.
The day of and the day after surgery, were rough...mainly due to the catheter. However, once the catheter was out, I slowly walked a 1/2 a mile outside the house, then a mile, and two miles the following morning. By the weekend, I was walking three miles with my dog at a very brisk pace. The second week after the surgery, I started lifting weights, gradually increasing the intensity. Nothing heavy like I usually lift, but lifting an empty barbell felt wicked good.
The burning sensation when urinating eased off by the second week, and the post-surgery bleeding had ceased by week three. It felt like my surgery had never happened! Now, I am back to riding my bike 8-12 miles, three to four days a week, and my weights are up to 65% of my one rep max. Oh, and no more running to the bathroom. No more, "I can't do this or that because I need to be close to a bathroom." Going once every 2 1/2 hours is the new norm. Life is good. No, life is now great!
I drive an hour and twenty minutes to see Dr. Mancini because he is well worth the trip! Heck, I'd drive three hours to see this man. I cannot speak highly enough of his remarkable skills. Plus he is one cool dude to chat with. Don't let frequent bathroom trips hold you back; Dr. Mancini is here to help you like he helped me. Seriously, call the good doc today; you won't regret it.
Douglas R. | Jan 18, 2024
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