Does everyone get one? I am hoping not!! If so, is it based on Dr preference or medical necessity, etc?

Thanks!!

I didn't have one which I was pretty glad about. Having said that if you're getting fluids by IV, which I was, you're up to pee a lot. Given the sooner you get moving the better it was a good thing.

I had a cath. I was SO dreading it and really didn't want one but you know what? I was SO glad I had it in!!! Yes you heard right. I has a rough recovery and there is no way in Hell I would have been able to get up and go the first day and a half- especially with all the fluids I would need to go every hour. I was SO grateful for it and even wish they left it in longer. The removed it late day two for me and I was forced to go to the bathroom on my own. I was almost not able to bare it (I has very bad incision pain) and had to use a bed pan the first time after they took it out. After that i was forced to go on my own and it was a big struggle having to go so frequently because of the IV. Very hard to get on and off the toilet and every hour or so no less. I was afraid it was going to hurt coming out but not at all. Just some pressure. So honestly I was extremely grateful for mine!