Catheters?

[coolmamma73 129]

Does everyone get one? I am hoping not!! If so, is it based on Dr preference or medical necessity, etc?

Thanks!!

[rswa3319 69]

I dunno, I am guessing Dr preference... I mean if they make you get up and walk later that day then I am guessing there is no need for one normally. That being said I've had one before, after my first child was born, and surprisingly they aren't that bad. You can't really feel them after they are in and I'm guessing with surgery they would put it in after you were asleep anyhow so that part will be a breeze!

[Carly4HandinSD 313]

I think it is Dr preference. I had one and didn't have a choice! They put it in once I was already out.. so it was just in when I woke up. They had me keep it until the next day! I had to walk around the hospital with that hanging between my legs.. not the most comfortable thing.. They took it out the next morning before I was released. They wouldn't let me leave until I was able to pee on my own. I guess sometimes being put under puts your bladder to sleep and it takes a little longer for it to wake up.. I didn't have any issues once it was taken out... was just awkward to have in and feel getting taken out...

[rswa3319 69]

I think it is Dr preference. I had one and didn't have a choice! They put it in once I was already out.. so it was just in when I woke up. They had me keep it until the next day! I had to walk around the hospital with that hanging between my legs.. not the most comfortable thing.. They took it out the next morning before I was released. They wouldn't let me leave until I was able to pee on my own. I guess sometimes being put under puts your bladder to sleep and it takes a little longer for it to wake up.. I didn't have any issues once it was taken out... was just awkward to have in and feel getting taken out...

I agree, having it taken out was a little... odd.

[JerseyGirl68 1,172]

I went in on November 6 for my sleeve/gall bladder surgery (only got the gall bladder done) and woke with a catheter, which they did not remove until the next morning before I was getting discharged. I was dreading the thought of the catheter more than the surgery.

It was not bad at all, in the end I was very happy to have it so I did not have to get up every 20 minutes to pee. They need to watch your output, and yes when I got up to walk around, it came with me. :-) It was put in while I was out, and removal was more embarrassing than uncomfortable.

[Carol Watts 67]

I guess it is up to Dr. I didnt have one. They made me get up the same day and walk. I went home the next day

[SerendipityHappens 1,594]

UGGGGGG I When I had my Gallbladder out, I begged and begged for them not to give me a catheter. My neighbor was actually the nurse assisting. She said "she'd see what she could do..." When I came out of surgery, I immediately felt the that the catheter was there and started to demand to have it out before I even got back to my room. I wouldn't quit pressing that call button until someone came and got that thing out of there. I was soooooo angry about having the catheter that I think I gave my neighbor the stink eye for the next 6 months...

Oh yes, and prior to getting the catheter, I had never had a UTI. Since then I've had THREE. Coincidence? I think not.

[buffythefatslayer 66]

I really don't want one but I know it is protocol because yes your bladder does go to sleep. I have always been told me urethra is backwards. Every time I have a catheter, soon after I get a UTI, so I don't think its a coincidence.

[coolmamma73 129]

Thanks everyone for your thoughts

[Bos123 221]

Thanks everyone for your thoughts

Lol

[tommyd 125]

Sleeved November 5 th none for me

[ReduceReuseRecycle-Me! 119]

I already asked my surgeon...he does not use them. I have had them for prior surgeries and had no issues with it in or being taken out or afterwards. Guess it is subjective.

[SleeveNZ 219]

My surgeon doesn't usr them but I needed one the evening of my op cos I couldn't pee!! (it's a side effect of the general)

[bakawaka 59]

I needed a catheter due to anesthesia shutting down the urinary system. I did not feel anything when it was removed. Truly no big deal.

[ShrinkyDinkMe22 376]

My Dr doesn't use them.