CAT scan and cystoscopy.

Last October I somehow managed to get myself dehydrated and ended up in the emergency room. After several tests including blood work, abdominal CAT scan without dye and urinalysis, it was determinned that I had blood in my urine. I was told to make an appointment with my primary care physician and urologist within 3 days. Of course I disregarded these instructions since I already had an appointment with my primary care physician on 3/14. At this time they took a urine sample and I had a trace amount of blood. My doctor made me an appointment with my urologist for a CAT scan both with dye and without since the scan with dye is more sensitive. My urologist also set me up for a cystoscopy for today 3/20. The scan was uneventful and I had no reaction to the dye. It only took a few minutes. I went in for my cystoscopy and after shedding my pants the assistant injected my penis with the lubricating gel and I waited about 5 minutes for the doctor. It only took about 2 minutes to complete the scope and everything was fine. By the way there is no reason to fear this test inasmuch as there was no pain at all, only a slight bit of pressure as the scope passed through the prostate lasting only a few seconds. I was then informed that my CAT scan showed a stone in my right ureter. I am now scheduled for surgery next Tuesday with them telling my Monday with the place and time. Big surprise. A t least no tumers.

BigMike is correct. A cystoscopy doesn't hurt at all. I've had 3 of them and never had any discomfort at all. It is however a very erotic procedure for me. Being fully exposed, having my penis handled and prepped by a female nurse and then having the procdure performed by my female urologist is truly erotic for me. They were very professional and I act like a model patient. But it is still very erotic for me.

Yesterday I had my ureter stone removed. Upon arrival at the surgical center my temprature was taken and a sticker was put on my shirt. Kathy my ride was required to remain in the parking lot as no one is allowed to be with the patient.

Once I taken to the prep room I was instructed to completely undress and put on gown with the opening in the back. After the nurse returned she inserted a line in my arm and began to instill fluids. Both the doctor and the anethesoligist talked with me about the procedure. I asked the surgeon where the stone was in relation to my body and he indicated it was low down near the entrance to my bladder. This reashured me the procedure would be relatively simple. He also said that I would be catheterized and he would also redo the cystoscopy. He hoped that he would not have to insert a stint. When I entered the operating room I was helped onto the table and told to slide my booty down to the hole in the table. There was a pair of blue padded stirrups at the end of the table and I asked if I needed to place my legs in them. He said that they would put them in after I was asleep. An oxygen mask was placed over my face and I was soon asleep. Open waking I was informed that I did have a stint with a string attached which Kathy could remove Sunday. My side was sore and it would take the rest of the day for the anesthesia to wear off. The surgeon had called Kathy in the car and explained after care to her. He told her that he had been thorough with me and explored up into my kidney thus explaining my pain in my side. When urinating there was only a very light pink tint which was very good news. However, I felt that I had been kicked in the side by a mule and had to bend over to relieve the pain. By my third urination I could find no pink at all. I feel fine now and am waiting for the dates and times of my follow-up tests. My earlier kidney stone removals were much less painful but as the surgeon said, he was much more thorough and roughed me up a little bit.

@Guy57

Pain during a cystoscopy depends on the diameter of your urethra. The cystoscope is usually Fr 17. I find any catheter bigger than Fr 14 is very ouchie.

I recently posted about my ureter stone removal and indicated the unusual amount of pain upon urination afterwards. Last week I had my followup CAT scan and yesterday my followup consultation with my urologist. After giving the usual urine sample I was led to the examining room where my blood pressure was taken and informed that the doctor would be in soon. This time though a nurse practitioner entered and asked me some normal questions about pain etc. I mentioned the unusual pains after the last procedure and she informed me that the urologist could not find the ureter stone, thus causing him to search for it and causing my pain which doubled me over when I urinated. Examination of my latest CAT scan indicated that the missing stone was in my pelvis not in my ureter. This indicated that my operation was unnecessary. No blood was found in my urine this time. I have a cyst on my left kidney which about 80% of people my age (70) have and a couple of small stones in my left kidney. I'm now scheduled for a followup CAT scan in six months. Has anyone here ever had an operation which ended up being unnecessary?