On 1/3/2008
BourbonBob wrote:
Recently received a Sonoblate500 HIFU procedure from Dr. Thom. Dill in Heidelberg, Germany (12/11/07). I was 3.8 PSA, 3+3 Geason score and about 40ml by volume. Blood & bone scans were negative.
Procedure lasted 4.5 hours (somewhat longer than normal). I did take a short walk back to the hotel and walked through the old town later that day. Part of this could have been due to the epidural residual. I felt good. The next day I felt a bit tired.
The catheter stayed in for 10 days; and went back in for 10 more days after I spent some troubling hours trying to relieve about a litre of fluids. I experienced some swelling, controlled by Phlogenzym and have been taking Omnic (Flomax) to regulate my urination. My local urologist has scheduled me for an ultrasound on 1/14/08 (he's possibly more curious than I over the procedure--first HIFI patient). Some web testamonials make this sound like it's a walk in the park. I'm a little skeptical that someone could lose the catheter and be back to normal in a few days. It is a serious procedure and hopefully, a successful one for me. There is none of the complications normally associated with surgery or radiation (incontinence,impotence). I'll update my progress here. Hang in there everyone.
I am beginning my research on HIFU and will definitely go with it. For me the question is where. I am most concerned with the side effects - impotence and incontinence so would appreciate your thoughts and experience.
Thanks