Prayers sent.
I am 41, I work concrete construction which is a very physically demanding job.
Last Spring I wound up alone on a job site and had to unload a 600 lb. piece of steel grating that was 8' X 6' by myself. Of course there was no way I could lift it, and I had no equipment available. The grating was on a flat bed trailer, I pulled the truck and trailer up on a slope, so the trailer was facing downhill, grabbed hold of the grate, and managed to pull/slide it off the back. Took me about thirty minutes, I would move it a few inches at a time, rest, and move it again.
I got it off the trailer and didnt hurt or feel anything out of the ordinary the rest of the day. Next morning I get out of bed, head to the bathroom to take my morning pee and...Nothing. I could not urinate. I was about to bust after being asleep all night, but I just couldnt go.
Wound up having to go to the E.R. After being cathed, and a bunch of tests, I found out that I had a hernia, and and damaged a bunch of muscles in my plumbing area. I also had strained and damaged my prostate...Not good.
After lots of rest, out patient surgery, and special exercises I am back to almost 100%.
So I know what it is like to have urinary problems...Prayers for your Dad.
And a warning to all of you...Know your limitations, dont push past what your body tells you is enough. Muscles arent hydraulics.
Doctors told me I was very luck, my prostate eventually healed, and the damaged muscles tissue did too.
Not being able to pee is NO FUN.
Take care of yourselves.