Chris
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Hi I'm due to have front and back wall repaired plus hysterectomy when can you get out of bed after surgery ?
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rae45958 chris02709
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Most will be asked to walk around the room the evening after the surgery. Maintaining good circulation seemed to be a priority.
it feels good to be vertical after a day in bed, go slowly, no hurry. sitting on the side of the bed first is a challenge! Good luck with the surgery and feel free to ask any more questions. I am four wks postop and i feel surprisingly well.
Msgooch70 chris02709
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i had the exact same surgery and was able to get up the next day once they took out the catheter and the packing. It was slow going but what a relief after the catheter came out. Definitely take it easy and lay down often and do not push yourself. Its been almost 8 mo and I feel great and am so thankful i did this. I am still not quite 100% but I feel pretty darn close.
welshgirl67 chris02709
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The next day hun once the catheter and packing is removed.
You will be swollen around tummy atea so.very small walks is all you need the early days after.
As weeks go.on you can increase.
Good luckx
chris02709
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Hi thank you when I went for my pre op appointment the nurse said I would have cathetor in for two days to give my bladder chance to recover then I'll have a scan to make sure bladder is working properly before I go home if not happy with bladder I'll go home with catheter for a week each area must have different ideas I guess
Msgooch70 chris02709
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Are you in the US? I begged to have the catheter out. It just was more painful than anything else to me. It changed everything once it was out.
welshgirl67 chris02709
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Yes that is standard but some hospitals may leave cath in a bit longer.
For me i was one dsy with cath.no.issues at allx
rae45958 chris02709
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IF the foley catheter is anchored correctly with tape to your inner thigh with slack, it will not pull or cause discomfort. a good nurse should offer that assistance. it will remain in that position for one day or more, however long its needed.
only inconveniece is lugging the bag around!
chris02709 rae45958
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Hi rae did you manage sitting for short bursts after your op and do you live in the UK ? X
Msgooch70 chris02709
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Thats true..maybe it wasn't pain so much as the pressure. I cannot stand the pressure feeling.
welshgirl67 Msgooch70
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If the cath is positioned correctly inside you should not feel it.
I was never told to get out of bed and walk with it as it was removed the next day.
Usually in uk its removed next dsy unless your bladder is in spasm and needs help emptying.
The first repair i felt the cath...it was horrible but my hysterectomy i had no discomfort at all.
I put that down to the insertion definitely.
Dont worry it willbe painless.xx
chris02709
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hi in the uk down in devon
anne57195 chris02709
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Hi Chris,
I had my op at 5pm and got up at 9am the next morning. They told me at the pre-op that this would happen and I was really worried about it. I thought it would be agony to sit on the edge of the bed but it was absolutely fine. They give you loads of painkillers so I expect thats why its not painful, I just felt a bit wobbly and light headed at first. My catheter was fine, didn't feel it at all and no pain getting it out. Only problem I had was with the packing, I bled a lot so they packed me really tight and it was so painful they had to take it out through the night but again I was full of painkillers so it wasn't painful getting it out and they take it slow.
Hope it all goes well for you.