Day 6 - Post Procedure
Same as day 4, nothing new.
I do have a comment on bmcgonig's observation of a better flow after being catheterized.
I had two urethra strictures, from a childhood motorcycle accident, that I had surgically "cut" (urethrotomy) in my mid 40's. They were reducing my urinary flow just like a large prostate does. As part of the aftercare for this procedure, my urologist had me self catheterize myself with a dialation catheter monthly. I did this for almost 20 yrs. After each dialation, besides painful urination for a day, my flow improved markedly. Over the years I started to note that the dilations had less and less impact on my flow. I originally went to my urologist expecting that the strictures had grown back (which is common); but, a cystoscopic examination of my urethra showed that the strictures were in fact healed and not a concern. The cystoscopic evaluation confirmed that my prostate was long and large, putting pressure on my urethra, reducing my flow and causing residual urine in my bladder. My last biopsy, 4/14/21, had first revealed my prostates current size, which was a surprise to me.
So, my guess is that the Foley catheter, because they are rather large, could have dilated a unknown stricture?