JakerT5 8 Posted January 28, 2011 I have been reading on here since I got approved , and I never read how hard it is to go to restroom , I am post op one day far , and I feel like I pee like a old man , stop and go , is there a reason for it or am I the only one who is having that problem Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TKW 501 Posted January 28, 2011 No.. I did not experience that problem. Surgery seems to do strage things to people tho. Hang in there, I'd guess it will subside. Best of luck to you on your journey! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dave_NW 92 Posted January 28, 2011 I had so much trouble peeing after surgery they weren't going to let me check out of the hospital. They even gave me a bag of fluids, did an ultrasound on my bladder, and whatever else, and zip - nada. i just didn't feel like I could go. Eventually things progressed, and I was back to normal within a few days. The best anyone could tell me for the reason behind it was that the anaesthetic used during surgery can screw with the bladder muscles, and your "urge" to go. Once the anaesthetic has fully worn off after a few days, things will get back to normal. Hang in there. Within a short time you'll be working like you used to. Good luck! Dave Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
joecs1 4 Posted January 31, 2011 This is normal. They put a catheter in you and combined with anesthesia, you strength of flow is diminshed. It will be normal in a few days! Some people dont notice the difference! 1 123crod reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jguttery 0 Posted February 1, 2011 It didn't have any major issues immediately post-op, although I did noticed a little decreased flow. Then about 2 month later, just like you stated... felt like and old man trying to go and a little burning sensation. Figured it was a little dehydration... increase fluids no help.... then started feeling really constipated and everything I tried didn't work. Turned out to be a UTI.... a couple of days of AZO and everything was back to normal. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cunner 21 Posted February 2, 2011 I had the same issue post op for the first day or two. I realized that I use stomach muscles to push and that didn't work out so well. Pushing just shut it down. What I figured out was if I sat down it was lots easier and I could just go. No pushing required. Couple days later and I was back to peeing like a man. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JakerT5 8 Posted February 2, 2011 Yeah 5 days later , I am all good now , it's just weird Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SusieSunshine 68 Posted August 17, 2012 Do they put Catheters in women? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Erin O'Donnell 61 Posted August 17, 2012 Do they put Catheters in women? Yes...well they did for me. Idk if every doctor does it... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
healthymomof3 8 Posted August 17, 2012 They didn't for me, thankfully!!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rojasanoll 920 Posted August 17, 2012 Not for me, they allowed me to get up and use the toilet right before surgery. I believe its all the meds to put you to sleep for surgery and any pain meds for post op that could have "tweaked" your release system. SIp your Water and get in those 64oz or so each day. You should pee like a faucet. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
yourshoesareuntied 50 Posted August 18, 2012 I'm interested now if how many people get a cath verses not... I think I'll ask over in the pre-op area. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mjv013 67 Posted August 19, 2012 No cath here. But about 3 days post op I was completely constipated. Horrible few days!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
danielle1992 4 Posted August 30, 2012 I had a cath in me , wasn't that bad . Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ric 89 Posted August 31, 2012 I had a cath!! Hated it!! When it got taken out it felt like my weiner was on fire everytime I took a wizz for a week or so! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites