{"id":9649,"date":"2023-08-14T17:26:25","date_gmt":"2023-08-15T00:26:25","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/samhealth.org\/?page_id=9649"},"modified":"2024-12-16T10:53:54","modified_gmt":"2024-12-16T18:53:54","slug":"independence","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/samhealth.org\/about-samaritan\/together\/independence\/","title":{"rendered":"Building Independence Together"},"content":{"rendered":"
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\u201cI\u2019m back to enjoying retirement, and without interruption.\u201d<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

~Conrad Willett<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n\t<\/section>\n\n\n\n

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Prostate Discomfort Leads to Search for Answers to Regain Independence<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

When cycling adventures and the travels associated with retirement were being impacted by symptoms of an enlarged prostate, Conrad Willett, 77, of Newport decided to explore treatment options.

\u201cI had been taking Flomax for nearly four years. It somewhat helped with my symptoms, like the strong urge to urinate, difficulty when trying or the many ups and downs throughout the night,\u201d said Willett. \u201cBut, there\u2019d be times when riding in the car for any great length of time was difficult and I\u2019d become almost incontinent.\u201d

About two years ago, it was during a seminar on prostate health by Urologist Robert Laciak, MD,<\/a> where Willett learned about UroLift.

\u201cUroLift is a minimally invasive approach that helps treat the symptoms of an enlarged prostate,\u201d said Dr. Laciak with Samaritan Urology.<\/a> \u201cThe straightforward procedure uses tiny implants to lift and hold the enlarged prostate tissue out of the way, so it no longer blocks the urethra. There is no cutting, heating or removing of tissue.\u201d<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n\t<\/section>\n\n\n\n

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\u201cMedically, Conrad was doing all the right things,\u201d said Dr. Laciak. \u201cBut like many men in their 60s and older, he was suffering from the symptoms of an enlarged prostate.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

After doing a little research and passing the necessary medical evaluation, in October of 2017, Willett had Dr. Laciak perform the UroLift procedure. Since having the procedure, Willett no longer needs Flomax, his sleep has improved and his strong urge to urinate and difficulty when trying have subsided. He is back to traveling with his wife, Gail, and cycling upwards of 500 miles a month.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cMy advice to others who may share a similar experience, consider looking into this minimally invasive procedure,\u201d Willett said. \u201cIt was life changing.
I\u2019m back to enjoying retirement, and without interruption.\u201d<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n\t<\/section>\n\n\n\n

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Score Your Symptoms<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Benign Prostatic Hypertrophy (BPH) is an enlargement of the prostate that can make it hard to urinate. Half of men in 60s have BPH. Not sure if your next step is to call your doctor? Download your prostate scorecard and make an informed decision.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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