What Should You Expect During the First Week After Aquablation®?

An enlarged prostate can lead to frequent urination, a weak stream, and nights of broken sleep. If you’ve decided to move forward with Aquablation, you may be wondering how you’ll feel in the days right after. 

Most men spend one night in the hospital. During the first week, you can expect to have a catheter for a short time, mild burning when you urinate, some blood in your urine, and a stronger urge to go. Rest and light activity are recommended while your body heals. 

At Kasraeian Urology in Jacksonville, FL, Dr. Ali Kasraeian, a fellowship-trained, board-certified urologist, and Dr. Ahmad Kasraeian, a nationally recognized, board-certified urologist, help men prepare for each stage of treatment. Call today to schedule a consultation. 

Understanding Aquablation therapy 

Aquablation therapy is a minimally invasive procedure that treats benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH), or an enlarged prostate. It’s designed for men whose symptoms of BPH haven’t improved with medication or who want to stop taking medication. 

There are no incisions in the abdomen. Instead, our urologists reach the prostate through the urethra and use real-time ultrasound to map the exact area to treat. A robotically guided, heat-free waterjet then removes the excess prostate tissue that’s blocking urine flow. Clearing this blockage can ease frequent urination and help the bladder empty more completely. Because the map helps the surgeon avoid areas that manage sexual function and bladder control, the risk of lasting side effects is low. 

Your first week after Aquablation 

Healing varies from man to man, but the first week usually follows a similar pattern:  

• Hospital stay: Most men stay one night, so our team can monitor bleeding and ensure you can urinate on your own, 
• Catheter: Many patients go home without a catheter, though some need one for a few extra days. 
• Mild burning: A burning feeling when you urinate is common and usually eases within a couple of weeks. 
• Blood in urine: Pink or light red urine is normal at first and fades as the treated prostate tissue heals. 
• Urgency: You may feel a stronger or more sudden urge to go for a short time while swelling goes down. 
• Rest and light activity: Short walks are encouraged, but avoid heavy lifting, straining, and strenuous exercise. 

Drinking plenty of water helps flush the bladder and can ease burning. Call our office if you can’t urinate, have heavy bleeding with clots, or develop a fever. 

Aquablation recovery and long-term results 

Most men are back to light daily routines within a week or two. Full Aquablation recovery usually takes several weeks, and you’ll get clear guidance on when to resume exercise and sexual activity. Many patients in Jacksonville, FL notice a stronger stream and less frequent urination within the first few weeks. 

Over the following months, the symptoms of BPH, like a weak stream and nighttime waking, often improve significantly. In clinical studies, men treated with this approach have reported lasting symptom relief with low rates of incontinence and sexual side effects. Because the waterjet removes only the targeted prostate tissue, much of the surrounding anatomy stays intact. 

Talk with our urologists about Aquablation in Jacksonville, FL 

If ongoing symptoms of BPH are affecting your sleep, work, or daily routine, help is available. At Kasraeian Urology in Jacksonville, FL, Dr. Ali Kasraeian, a fellowship-trained and board-certified urologist, and Dr. Ahmad Kasraeian, a nationally recognized board-certified urologist, can help you decide whether Aquablation therapy is right for you. They’ll also walk you through what Aquablation recovery will look like. Call today to book your appointment.