problems emptying bladder?

[linmonte 2]

Sleeved on 28th. While in hospital I had trouble but just thought it was normal since I wasn't getting much fluids. Lots of pain since I came home. Feeling better from incisions but bladder killing me! Any ideas?

[Traci J. 207]

Might have a urinary tract infection if you had a catheter...go see your regular MD.

[Vidalia 122]

My bladder was the worst part of my hospital stay. I thought I was going to have to get a catheter because I could not empty it and it was full and very painful. I would try and try and nothing would come out. Finally, and thank God, I was able to empty it by STANDING UP over the toilet and gently pressing on my bladder area. I know it sounds weird but I was so relieved that I found a way to empty it. I had to do that for a few days after I got home too. They say your bladder goes to sleep during surgery but mine must have been in a coma. It gets better though. I was completely back to normal in a few weeks.

[linmonte 2]

I have frequent uti's. This doesn't feel like one. I will try the standing up idea. Thanks guys

[linmonte 2]

Had to go to emergency room last night I couldn't take the pain any more. They had to Cath me, I had 2 liters of urine! Hopefully bladder will wakeup today

[FAWife 65]

My bladder was the worst part of my hospital stay. I thought I was going to have to get a catheter because I could not empty it and it was full and very painful. I would try and try and nothing would come out. Finally' date=' and thank God, I was able to empty it by STANDING UP over the toilet and gently pressing on my bladder area. I know it sounds weird but I was so relieved that I found a way to empty it. I had to do that for a few days after I got home too. They say your bladder goes to sleep during surgery but mine must have been in a coma. It gets better though. I was completely back to normal in a few weeks.[/quote']

I love the bladder being in a coma comment. I didn't know this was normal, I don't feel my input equals my output I have an appointment on Tuesday thanks for posting.

[linmonte 2]

Mine hasnt decided to wake up. Been wearing a catheter since Friday. I have a follow up Wednesday. Just a bump in the road.