Anyone else get stuck with a catheter? Ugh!

[Christina44 6]

I had a "sleepy bladder" due to the anesthesia and have had a foley catheter for four days now. I have showered and washed and showered some more but I smell like.... bad!!!! I can't wait to get this thing out of me...two more days...anyone have ANY suggestions as to how to help this odor? Called the doctor and they said as long as I'm not in pain or bleeding or oozing I should be fine...just yuck!!!

[micmt 120]

I had the same issue but just had an in/out cath the first time. After that I was able I urinate on my own. But I have had a full cath before for 10 days. I never noticed a smell. My first thought with your situation is keep your bag empty and clean. Stale urine stinks bad.

[anniesebring 11]

It shouldn't smell, your doctor needs to check your urine to be sure you don't have a CAUTI (catheter associated urinary tract infection). You may need them to prescribe an antibiotic.