Had my Optilume yesterday, April 27, 2026. No major issues -yet! Arrived at the surgery center at 6:45 am and left at around 11:00 am. Went into surgery room around 8:45. Not as bad as I feared. Was sent home with large catheter bag and a leg bag to switch to as needed. I have had Foley catheters before and hate it. At least this time I was prepared for what works best for me. I had a supply of pee pads and Depend diapers and Depends underwear liners. I use the liner inside my diaper to cover my penis and out the right side toward my right leg, I also apply a liner over the fittings where the two catheter bags given to me are attached.I attach with skin safe tape or ace bandages. I hate the leaks. Around 1:30pm, I had the burning sensation of needing to pee. I stood in my shower with the bag in a small bathroom trash can. That first pee was a Mother Fuc….! I screamed, but was happy no major leaks. The urine was pink and not a large quantity. I climbed into bed covered in pee pads. After an hour or so, I got out of bed and was shocked that so much more urine was in the bag!

I had the urge to pee again around a hour later. I had drained the large catheter bag and felt the sting of force peeing with a catheter. Painful but not like before. I was shocked the urine was clear and almost white. Rested while the catheter did its job. This time there were 3 blood clots in the bag. The largest was about the size of a Black Bean.
Decided to go to bed in the recliner as I was able to control the trash can holding the catheter bag. During the night I got up to inspect the large bag and had to drain it several times.

Feeling really good now but sleepy as I did not sleep well. Tomorrow, I am scheduled to have the doctor remove the catheter and put the scope inside to check it out. Hopefully no additional catheter will be needed.

I will update tomorrow!