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Home after op with a catheter!

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lorraine79212
lorraine79212

Hi ladies

i had my op on Thursday, posterior repair and vaginal vault suspension. I also have a cystocele but they did not repair it as I would have had too much work done and a lot of scar tissue. They did find a cyst on my bladder though which they removed.

They removed the vaginal pack and catheter yesterday but I could not go to toilet. Drank lots, kept trying but it wasn't happening so they have had to put the catheter back in. Told me I would have it a week and go back next Friday to have the catheter removed and see how I go.

anyone else had this and did your bladders function properly second time round?

Any advice would be great please!

Lorraine

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  • Jan999
    Jan999 lorraine79212

    Posted

    I haven't lorraine but a friend of mine did just a few months ago. When it was removed she passed urine without any problems. Apparently it's quite common. 
  • chris00938
    chris00938 lorraine79212

    Posted

    Lorraine, I THINK it can be a problem from bruising?  I didn't have a problem when mine was done but do remember someone saying that it was possible.  Hope you're fine this time round:-)
  • connie68440
    connie68440 lorraine79212

    Posted

    I also was unable to urinate but I had to self cath which was interesting! And very stressful. After about 4-5 days I was able to urinate on my own without a catheter. I was terrified that I would have to cath forever but as the previous person said, it's quite normal for the bladder to not function as well for a little while after these procedures. Don't panic you'll be fine soon!
  • lorraine79212
    lorraine79212

    Posted

    Thanks everyone for the replies. I'm just frustrated cos I wanted to be fully on the mend. This forum has been brilliant for preparing me for everything. I went into the op having read so much from you guys beforehand.

    just want to get back to normal now. Only been 2 days I know but I'm much rougher than I thought I'd be! X

  • helen64949
    helen64949 lorraine79212

    Posted

    I don't know if this will help but I had a catheter during my first labour and couldn't pee afterwards due to bruising.  My sister helped me out by taking me to the loo and turning all the taps on.  I filled about 2 jugs!
  • kathleen61417
    kathleen61417 lorraine79212

    Posted

    Have you tried passing urine by standing with a jug. I have voiding problems due to a mesh TVT and find that I have to stand using a jug.
  • lorraine79212
    lorraine79212

    Posted

    I'm back to hospital 9am tomorrow to get the catheter removed. 

    Hooe everything works as it should, I am not coming home with this thing again.

    its disgusting and makes me feel ill. Think I may have a urine infection. The urine has a strong odour and little blood clots are coming out of the bag too.

    urrgh, I hate all this!!!! 

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