TvlGrl712 113 Posted August 31, 2013 I didn't have one... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gmanbat 5,889 Posted August 31, 2013 I wore a catheter and bag for several weeks during the first part of prostate cancer treatment. I have the utmost compassion for folks who have to wear them all the time. Some folks pay a heavy price just to stay alive. The catheter I wore then was of greater diameter and quite irritating. The operation catheter was smaller, not a problem. 2 nervousnelly and VivaDiva01 reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
VivaDiva01 53 Posted August 31, 2013 I was SO happy to have one post-surgery. I was petrified of getting out of bed. (Well' date=' I did get out to walk the hall, but that was with help.) The nurse removed it the next day, I think.[/quote'] Lol, the fact that you don't even remember it being taken out makes me fill a little better! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kindle 8,667 Posted August 31, 2013 I had one when I had my cervical vertebrae fusion surgery. It was the best thing ever! I was under anesthesia when it was put in, but awake when removed....by my male nurse, BTW. never felt a thing and wasnt even awkward (neither was the sponge bath, come to think of it) They are professionals and its just part of their job. Sometimes at night when I wake up for the second or third time to go to the bathroom, I wish I had one.... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Peggy D 123 Posted August 31, 2013 I hadn't asked but I did wake up from surgery with one. But I wasn't able to pee after they took it out so I had to get another & came home with it. I took it out a day later & haven't had a problem since. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
HatheryOnHerWay 603 Posted August 31, 2013 No catheter, no drain. I lucked out! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
M2G 1,836 Posted August 31, 2013 No catheter, no drain. I lucked out! I didn't have a catheter...but the drain...eeeew, 6 days of my life I'm not getting back. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ItzKat 1 Posted August 31, 2013 Yiles is right. I hadn't heard this part yet. Adding this to the list of questions for the doctor. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jiggly Puff 53 Posted August 31, 2013 I didn't have one. But, it would've been easier if I had. The hospital I was at wanted us to get up and walk around, not lay in bed. So that's the reason why they didn't believe in them. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
julia7665 100 Posted September 1, 2013 I didn't have one either, all depends on the surgeon. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
artymama 170 Posted September 1, 2013 I did have one and Julia and I had the same surgeon 1day apart. Guess the DR. Does what is best for you as an individual . Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kasiesalas 12 Posted September 1, 2013 I didn't have one as well. I was sleeved 8/26 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SmallTalkTC 36 Posted September 3, 2013 Sleeve sister! I didn't have one but there was talk if me having to get one. But I was up and moving not long after my procedure. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mirabelle 64 Posted September 3, 2013 I had to have one put in because I couldn't ah...empty the tank on my own. I was awake when they put it in, emptied, and took it out. It was no big deal at all. Slight discomfort but no pain. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
VivaDiva01 53 Posted September 3, 2013 You guys are so lucky...I was told that I would DEFINITELY be getting one. It'll be put in while I'm still under the anesthesia though. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites