Had some urinary problems recently and a Urologist wants to scope my bladder next week, anyone who's had this done, what can I expect from this procedure. Thanks ahead.

Had it done about 5 times now. Gets easier each time. Not my favorite thing, but beats dying of undiagnosed bladder cancer. Mine was found incidentally when I had ureteroscopy for kidney stones. I'd take simple cystoscopy any day over that!

Not fun. I did it once and thought it seemed like the Dr. was having entirely too much fun. He was positively gleeful describing all the vile things he wanted to do to my bladder and associated plumbing. The only good side of it was, his assistant was a really pretty gal who had her scrub top open enough to show off some impressive cleavage when she bent over me. I sometimes wonder if they arranged that just to distract me.

Not the worst thing but I don't want another one any time soon. It seems my Dr. wanted to engage in stimulating conversation during the procedure, me not so much. Overall no big deal.

have a little faith , you'll be fine

Had it done several times while on a witch hunt. I don't like it; it doesn't hurt but isn't comfortable. Just do it -- my dad died from bladder cancer.

I have been invaded a few times for stones. I was put out for those. Each time they left a stent. A week later they pulled the stent while fully awake. It gets easier each time. But Richard wants to hide far away every time.

One time I said If you can find it, let me know.

Daisy's reply, Oh you'll know.

Once they get the scope past the prostate gland, no sweat.

Had it done about 25 times before, during, and after bladder cancer treatments (I should not have smoked). It is a necessary evil, but very do-able.

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Originally posted by Johnny 3eagles:
Once they get the scope past the prostate gland, no sweat.

Yeah, especially if you have an enlarged prostate! Ask me how I know that!

I had one about twelve years ago, not expecting that and found it pretty much horrible. Hope they've improved the hardware.

Just yesterday I talked my urologist out of doing another. This followed a CT scan that showed no problems. There's a lot more to this story, the doctor agreed with my reasoning as I may have solved the problem I'm having. We know what to look for, he's trusting my judgement.

I had a prostatectomy a few months back, I did have concerns about jiggering with my new plumbing but not my primary reason for begging off another scope job. I need to call the office up and find out if the hardware is less obtrusive these days. Whatever the case, I'll need to be better mentally prepared if I need another look.

Last time I had it the doctor wanted me to look and the monitor. I felt like I was getting a tour!

I think they used a piece of culvert when I had mine done a decade ago.

If I ever have to have another, I will ask to see the tools first and then decide.

I don't react to lidocaine well...it doesn't work. I told them that and the doctor didn't believe me.
I was on my fingernails and toes on the table while he shoved a large sized pipe up my Johnson to look around.
It was "mild discomfort"

Funny you should mention this. I had it done a couple of weeks ago. I would rate it as rather uncomfortable, but not really painful. I would describe the discomfort level as maybe a mild sting.

They used novocaine, it was over and done in a few minutes.

For a day or three after, there was just a bit of a sting when I urinated. First time I peed after the scope, it was tinged with blood, but that was expected.

They gave me three antiboiotic tablets -- one each the day before, the day of, and the day after. Also told me to lay off aspirin and blood thinner for five to seven days before, through three days after.

Do it, it's not really a big deal.

I believe you are referring to a cystoscopy. I had one done about 8 years ago. It was done in the doctor's office.

It was not pleasant at all - very uncomfortable, but I wouldn't say it was painful. Afterwords, especially the next day or two, when urinating it felt like I was urinating acid - strong stinging, a slight tinge of blood. But the information it provides to the urologist is very helpful - in that sense, it's worth it to have it done.

I have mine scoped every two years, due to a cyst. Some have left me saying never again, but the last was a piece of cake.

Hopefully a change of equipment has made the difference!!

It's not comfortable, for obvious reasons, however, it isn't painful. The nurse will inject some jell into your penis to lube and numb it. I never realized the little guy could stretch enough to swallow that scope.

Here is a summary of my buddy's bladder inspection ordeal:

My buddy had spent 8 out of the last 10 years working oil & gas in Russia/former Soviet Republics, hadn't seen a US doctor in 10+ years, and was sick of pissing 6x per hour. He had a trip back to the US so I made him an appointment at my doctor.

My doctor sends him in for some sort of bladder inspection, and it involves a gorgeous female radiologist assistant and my buddy basically sitting in his own piss for 30+ minutes as they pushed more dye and periodically took images. I wish I would've recorded my buddy recanting the story as he had me laughing so hard I darn near pissed myself. I can't do it justice as my buddy is a great story teller, but I am not.

My doctor prescribes my buddy a drug for the frequent urination, and I instantly remember it from a TV commercial because one of the side effects is it may cause anal leakage. I always wondered who would take a drug to pee less and risk getting anal leakage. Well, my buddy. BTW, it gave him anal leakage which took 2 days to clear up after he ceased taking the medication.

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Originally posted by satch:
Had some urinary problems recently and a Urologist wants to scope my bladder next week, anyone who's had this done, what can I expect from this procedure. Thanks ahead.

A sharp burning sensation and the urge to urinate. I've had it done a few times for kidney stones and the resulting stents and it ain't no fun at all.

Good luck.

I share the experience with stiab. Had many cystoscopes done. They found a tumor in my bladder and removed it. The doctor said everything that gets in your bloodstream dumps into your bladder; my years of smoking caught up to me. Any way, I still have a cysto every year to make sure everything is ok. Nothing to it. The instrument they use fills your bladder with fluid so they a can examine it with the scope Its over in a few minutes and I'm on my way home. You will need to urinate to get rid of the fluid before you leave, and when you get home. A little soreness for a few hours, then you will forget it.