Hello all,

I am on my second night post-op and I am feeling completely bloated/nauseous/painful. I have not been able to pass much urine since they took the catheter out this morning and I was wondering if any of you had the same problem? I am getting down liquids slowly but I am sure some of the bloating is due to the inability to pass these liquids. Silly enough, I felt worlds better yesterday than I today. Anything more than the tiniest sip of Water and it feels like a bubble of water is lodged in my throat for a minute or two. It does dissipate, but it's incredibly painful.

Anyway, I just wanted to see if other people had this issue/how they dealt with it/how long it lasted. Thanks

When I first started drinking post-op, I would get the sensation of liquid going through a funnel. Seemed like it would bubble and flow down with a final gurgle once it got there. I am 10 days post-op and finally feel the bloating is going away.

Just take little sips and walk to help move the built up gas from the surgery. As for passing urine, that will take a little bit as well. I did not have an catheter but know from being a nurse that the anesthesia combined with the catheter can lead to urinary retention. That too will pass.

It is true that each day gets a little better.

Wishing you a speedy recovery!!

Perhaps you should try hot liquids such as hot tea or broth. I was told plain water can create surface tension and can give you that stuck feeling. If you mix the water with lemon or a drink mix it shouldn't happen. The more fluids you can get in, the better.

How much fluid have you taken in since getting off the cath.?

I hope you have urinated since your post but if not, I urge you to contact your physician immediately.

I hope you are doing better but not being able to urinate is not normal and dangerous.