10 Hours Post-Op! 2 Quick Questions...

[Mkak 251]

I had my surgery around 1145 this morning! So excited but am not able to pee. They just had to do this thing to empty my bladder (literally 850 cc in there LOL). Did anyone else have this problem? Also, it may sound strange that I'm concerned about this, but I'm actually not having trouble getting liquids down. I feel like every post I read mentioned issues with liquids. Was anyone else OK with liquid requirements?

Thank you all!

[VSGayle 33]

Yes, I had no problems with liquids either...and it continued with food...no troubles whatsoever. Consider yourself one of the lucky ones!

[wannabaloser 59]

I had surgery Saturday and I am drinking just like before surgery. I am on full liquids right now and I also hsve not had any problems with any of that.

I hope it continues on with everything.

[stacechase 251]

Congratulations on your surgery! I don't know for sure, but in my past experience with anesthesia, it takes some time for your bladder to "wake up," so that may be why they had to do your peein' for ya!

Sounds like you're doing great; glad to hear it!

[Mkak 251]

So good to know! Thank you both for such quick replies! Were you guys able to pee normally? Still not having luck. Strangest feeling ever!

[Mkak 251]

Thank you stacechase! You definitely just calmed my nerves a little bit!

[scarbedazzles 74]

Just read on another thread....your tummy might be "numb" for a while so you have to be aware of what you consume. I'll be where you are this time next week....yay!!! You sound like you are doing great!!!

[Kimmy1813 77]

I didn't have any problems with drinking in the hospital and still haven't had any....9 days post op. As for the peeing, did you have a catheter at first? I did and the nurse told me they sometimes make your bladder "lazy", so she said if I didn't pee pretty quickly after it was out, to make sure I went and sat on the toilet and tried every time I walked. Fortunately, I didn't have any problems peeing

[salma 4]

I am 6 days post op the whole time I was in the hospital I couldn't pee. Now at home and i am peeing frequently and drinking better also.

[stacechase 251]

Sure thing! I was made to pee at the hospital but barely anything came out. I'm willing to bet you just need some more time to come off of the anesthesia! You'll be just fine!

[cindymg 629]

I had the same problem at the hospital. They attributed it to one of the two pain meds they were giving me in my IV (don't know which). They stopped that med, since I wasn't having any pain and it took until morning, but I was finally able to pee on my own. Good thing because they weren't going to let me go home if I couldn't pee.

Now I drink and pee, drink and pee, drink and pee . . . oh, you get the idea. That's how I know I am losing weight -- I pee it all out.

Good luck on your journey. It's going to be amazing!

[CCRNonherway 78]

I had my surgery around 1145 this morning! So excited but am not able to pee. They just had to do this thing to empty my bladder (literally 850 cc in there LOL). Did anyone else have this problem? Also' date=' it may sound strange that I'm concerned about this, but I'm actually not having trouble getting liquids down. I feel like every post I read mentioned issues with liquids. Was anyone else OK with liquid requirements?

Thank you all![/quote']

The narcotic pain medication can cause urinary retention.

[Mkak 251]

Thank you all for the quick replies! Bladder started working in the middle of the night (woohoo!). Very sore today, so I figured all the good stuff wore off by now!

Happy Friday everyone!