Loss of bladder sensation

[txorchid 0]

Hello

I had lap band surgery on 7/15/09. Ever since I came out of surgery, I have not had any bladder sensation. I am just making a point of emptying my bladder every 2 hours or so. Has anyone ever heard of this? I am a month post op and still have the same issue. Absolutely no sensation. My dr advised me to see a urologist, which I have an appointment with at the end of the month. I am just getting concerned that this may be permanent. Any insight would be greatly appreciated. Thanks.

[Unforgettable 0]

What exactly do you mean by no bladder sensation? How did you find out in the first place - Did you not realize you had to pee and then went on yourself?

That's good that you told your doctor. I'm curious to see what the urologist says as well. You're doing the right thing by going every couple of hours to keep on top of it.

[txorchid 0]

NO, thankfully I've never peed on myself. When I wake up in the morning with a full bladder, I can't feel that it's full. I will go about making Breakfast for the kids and think, I better see if I need to pee. You know that sensation that you need to urinate, I don't have it anymore. The nurse in the hospital just said that it was probably the anesthesia. Well, after a month you would think the anesthesia effects would be worn off. I am glad I am seeing a urologist. Other than that, I am doing great.

[Unforgettable 0]

Ahh I see, weird. Glad you're doing great otherwise. I'm very interested in what's causing this one so keep us posted!

[Shmoopy 0]

*raises hand* This happened to me!!! Never had the sensation that I had to go the bathroom. I would literally go all day and then think "gee, I guess I should go the bathroom since the last time I went was 7 hours ago." I did bring it up to the doc and they were perplexed and hadn't heard of this. Since they don't go anywhere near that area, no nerves could've been severed. Personally, I think it was because I wasn't drinking enough. I was having a hard time getting close to the 64oz of Fluid. Once I upped it significantly, I started peeing again. But this was weeks after surgery.

Whatever it was, it went away. And now I gladly have the urge to pee again!

[shirley36 14]

im having the same problem i have no urge to pee and i make myself go not very much comes out.havent called the doc.yet and im having some discomfort lower belly.did you ever get yours worked out.

[NWgirl 574]

im having the same problem i have no urge to pee and i make myself go not very much comes out.havent called the doc.yet and im having some discomfort lower belly.did you ever get yours worked out.

I think these ladies problem was they could not tell they had to pee, not the lack of urination. You are not drinking enough fluids.