How you prepare

Food and medications

Several days before surgery, your doctor might recommend that you stop taking medications —such as warfarin (Jantoven) or clopidogrel (Plavix) — that can increase your risk of bleeding. You also are likely to be prescribed an antibiotic to prevent a urinary tract infection.

Other precautions

Arrange transportation because you won't be able to drive yourself home after the procedure that day or generally if you have a catheter in your bladder.

Recovery after TUIP is generally quick, and most men have few symptoms after surgery. Ask your doctor how much recovery time you might need.