Buttons5,
It does happen to an (apparently) few of us. I have been there.
Most important is that you talk to the doctor. Hold nothing back. Tell her/him what happened, how you felt, how long it lasted and what helped with the pain.
Then ask the BIG question: What can we do to avoid this in the future. A full and complete answer, entered in your chart, and forwarded to the facility where your next TURBT will take place. There is no reason you need to be in pain, no reason to fear a repeat TURBT.
Talk to the doctor. Get a Plan. Expect follow through.
If you cant talk to the doc, or the doc is not able to craft a solution to the problem, it may be time to search for another doctor.
You are the one who is in charge of your care. That is why you have to sign all those papers before anything is done. Teh doctor is your partner and employee. Tslk to the doc.
Best
Jack
P.S. My doc and the hospital staff was great. A plan was made for me, and TURBT recovery pain is history.
