Urine stream reduction

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Anyone have any problems with a reduced urine stream?

I am four and a half months post op. I noticed a weaker stream when

urinating and mentioned it to the doc at my three month check-up. He didn't

seem concerned and offered a song and dance about having a standardized size

for the bladder opening established by the surgeon when resecting the

urethra to the bladder.

But the restriction has increased. Now, after the weak initial stream, it

is like firing a squirt gun, one shot at a time. It takes a while to empty

the bladder and I often have to give it a second go after 30 minutes or so.

I can hold it open, but after the initial weak stream, it just dribbles

until I shift to the squeeze and release method.

I am aware this is a two sided issue. On the plus side it definitely helps

avoid incontinence, but where is the balance? At what point does concern

over the restriction become valid?

Peace,

K'sitew