I think its been a little over a year. When I first had the problem, he tried placing a cathetor in for a couple of days to stretch. That worked for a little while but it closed up again so he decided to go with the laser method to remove the scar tissue, being careful to not go too far. It is done in his office and you need a cath for 2-3 days following the procedure. I had asked for some sterile water to clear mucus and the nurse said I shouldn't need it. Unfortunately I blocked up with mucus. However I had a fresh bottle of sterile water (I use it my water cooled computer) and since it was at night I couldn't get a syringe so had to improvise with a turkey baster until my wife could pick up one at the med supply store the next day. Also got a new turkey baster
That has been quite successful although he has noted that my flow is a little slow. Each time I walk in the office they do a flow test and ultrasound to determine whether I am completely emptying. They noted that while slow I am completely empty and am giving them a volume of abt 400 (I drink a couple of bottles of water in the morning before I go to his office).
Although a little slow, he said he would not want to do anything since I am completely empty. My last vist was a month ago and I am scheduled again for Nov
Lee
