Jjadus,
I have been through the initial 6X treatments and 1st 3X maint. treatments. I don't see my Doctor for the treatment. The Med Tech does it and it takes less than 15 minutes. I usually don't drink anything before going in just to make sure that my bladder is pretty empty.
First drop my trousers (leave socks and shoes on), they use a "16 French red rubber catheter" (it doesn't have the ballon- not needed), they inject a syringe of lidocaine, lube the end of the cath and insert. You don't really feel much until it passes through your prostate (assuming your male) and then just a slight sting. Just fight the urge to tense up by breathing deeply. She then lets your bladder drain if necessary (usually not in my case) and connects the vial of BCG (50cc) to the cath. It only take a couple of minutes and then she withdraws the cath - usually painless.
Not something you look forward to but not too bad. I had very few symptoms for my first 7 treatments but did have blood in urine for my last two. It went away after the first day. Drink lots of fluid after the holding period and it will usually burn some for the first 2-3 times you urinate. I usually take AZO if I have much burning and it helps. After the first day I've experienced very little symptoms other than a little burning and having to "go" a lot. I was told to let them know if I had any issues and they could reduce the dosage next time.
In my case I do think it inflamed my prostate because I could feel definite burning after sex - but not a big deal.
I'm sure everyone is different but this has been my experience. I hope it helps calm your anxieties. We are fortunate to have these treatments and just hope it continues to work for all of us.
Good Luck,
Dave
08/16 Blood in Urine;09/16 CT Scan, RPG, Cysto;10/16 TURBT;12/08 BL TURBT;01/17 6X BCG;05/17 NED, 3X BCG, 9/17 NED, 3X BCG,1/18 NED, 3X BCG,7/18 NED, 3X BCG