Yet another cystoscopy

[Pongoandperdi15]

Whoo hoo after chatting to my urologist the other day I'm booked in for yet another cystoscopy must be my third or fourth one lost track now difference this time I'm being knocked out on a general anesthetic this time for some bazaar reason.

Good news is they are going to rinse my bladder out and give me a course of IV gentamicin afterwards to help "stop" my recurring infections followed by antibiotic prophylaxis it actually works.

About the only thing I'm nervous about is being put under never had a general before had conscious sedation for wisdom tooth removal and that was bazaar dont remember a single thing about it was in the room then wasn't guess it will be similar I suppose only this time I'll be asleep at least it's a procedure I'm familiar with I could probably do it while I'm asleep had it done that many times!

 

[caitianx]

From my perspective, having the fiber-optic viewer up my urethera hurts with localized anaesthetic.
My "boy" anatomy hurts.
Not fun at all.

 

[Edgewater]

It is very likely that the oral surgery was a general anesthetic as well. Different name, same results. So, Yes, it will be the same!

The reality is that general anesthetic is becoming ever more common and is being driven by Lawyers as having Clients move, suddenly can cause problems that can end-up in law suits.

The recovery will be the same, only during the procedure you will not be there.
Wear a diaper, as commonly after a flush you will need it!

 

[antgjuy]

I have found that cystoscopy is very uncomfortable if I'm awake. I would much prefer to have a general anesthetic and be totally unaware of the procedure.

 

[detectiveblutomindpretzel]

I had to get one of those when I was 18 and was awake for it. I decided if I ever have to do one again, I'll just die instead. It was horrible!

 

[PadPhilosopher]

I have found that cystoscopy is very uncomfortable if I'm awake. I would much prefer to have a general anesthetic and be totally unaware of the procedure.

I had one. I found it fascinating to watch the inside of my urinary tract on the screen. Local anaesthesia only, and wasn't bad. But, some people are more sensitive there than others. Inserting a Foley catheter is no big deal to me, but makes others scream in pain. Everyone's different.

 

[Pongoandperdi15]

It is very likely that the oral surgery was a general anesthetic as well. Different name, same results. So, Yes, it will be the same!

I'n the UK they use ketamine in dental surgery it keeps you awake and alert it just wipes your memory.

Wear a diaper, as commonly after a flush you will need it!

Always am, wearing one when I go in, wether I'll have one on when I come out in one or not that's for them to decide just read about them potentially making a bladder neck incision in my notes so wouldn't be surprised if I end up with a foley catheter as I'm not going to be able to do ISC after that.

I had one. I found it fascinating to watch the inside of my urinary tract on the screen. Local anaesthesia only, and wasn't bad. But, some people are more sensitive there than others. Inserting a Foley catheter is no big deal to me, but makes others scream in pain. Everyone's different.

I found my others to be be bearable passing the prostate was the only sore part in both this procedure and urodynamics I only got to see inside on the first one that they did to me the rest have been in secret. Makes me wonder what they have in store for me and why I have to be sedated.

 

[EcoIncon]

Whoo hoo after chatting to my urologist the other day I'm booked in for yet another cystoscopy must be my third or fourth one lost track now difference this time I'm being knocked out on a general anesthetic this time for some bazaar reason.

I hope they figure it out and you stop having all the infections

Odd that many of you mentioned the pain. I’ve several times had cystoscopes with zero pain and mo sedation. I think the difference might be flexible cystoscopes versus rigid. I’ve always had the flexible

 

[Pino]

When my Urologist does the Cystoscopy once a year (combination with Botox injections) i felt anything at all the last times, only bladder wall sedation, no Lidocain into the Urethra, just normal gel.

When i asked (for price reasons) to do the Cystoscopy in the hospital, they told me rigid scope and general Anesthesia only.
I do not like to do that, not because of the Anesthesia, but for the rigid scope.
My very first Cystoscopy was with a rigid one, with Lidocain, and it was pure hell. Really, so bad i could have got PTSD from it, it bled for days afterwards.
The second was rigid with general Anesthesia, i had got days of bleeding after it as well. So no, thank you.

I do not get the point why all clinics i asked will do only the rigid one. I personally think it is some insurance problem, they properly will get much more money for it.

 

[ben0510]

I'm having exact same thing on monday. they are trying to establish whether or not I have a fistula. if I have it'll need to be fixed. but obviously they need to be certain.,

 

[Pongoandperdi15]

I believe there's a limit with the flexible scope as to what they can do tools wise which is why they sometimes choose the rigid one. I guess if they are going to cause you discomfort it's better to be asleep but I suppose I liked to keep an eye on them previous times.

When my Urologist does the Cystoscopy once a year (combination with Botox injections) i felt anything at all the last times, only bladder wall sedation, no Lidocain into the Urethra, just normal gel.

When i asked (for price reasons) to do the Cystoscopy in the hospital, they told me rigid scope and general Anesthesia only.
I do not like to do that, not because of the Anesthesia, but for the rigid scope.
My very first Cystoscopy was with a rigid one, with Lidocain, and it was pure hell. Really, so bad i could have got PTSD from it, it bled for days afterwards.
The second was rigid with general Anesthesia, i had got days of bleeding after it as well. So no, thank you.

I do not get the point why all clinics i asked will do only the rigid one. I personally think it is some insurance problem, they properly will get much more money for it.

Think there's a limit to what lidocaine can do, it's only a numbing gel and if not applied properly it's going to do diddly squat so I'm not surprised the rigid hurt. I mean my current ISC is half rigid half Flexi but I couldn't imagine it all being rigid.

 

[PadPhilosopher]

I hope they figure it out and you stop having all the infections

Odd that many of you mentioned the pain. I’ve several times had cystoscopes with zero pain and mo sedation. I think the difference might be flexible cystoscopes versus rigid. I’ve always had the flexible

Fair point! Mine was also flexible. I can see where that would make a huge difference.

 

[slimjiminy]

The reality is that general anesthetic is becoming ever more common and is being driven by Lawyers as having Clients move, suddenly can cause problems that can end-up in law suits.

The trend seems to be going away from general anesthetic in Ontario because rumour has it that they can't get enough specialists to administer it.

 

[daylight]

My very first Cystoscopy was with a rigid one, with Lidocain, and it was pure hell.

Mine was as well. Established a fear of ever doing it again. Subsequent ones were flexible and the doctor’s technique made all the difference.