female only catheter?

[newme101513 25]

Hi! I had my pre surgery class today and found out that I will have a catheter in for 12-24 hours after surgery. Any word on how uncomfortable it was coming out? I've had a stent in my ureter (kidney stone surgery) and had that removed while awake, just wondering if it feels like a pipe cleaner coming out lol

[EarthyGoalie 253]

It was not uncomfortable at all while it was there, but it was very uncomfortable coming out; however, that uncomfortable pain only lasted about 5 seconds lol... The other part I didn't like about it, was that it was hard to urinate after it was removed, which was after 24hours. When I say it was hard, I mean that I felt I needed to pee, but it took a lot of concentration and patience before accomplishing that goal lol... I guess my body had already forgotten how to urinate already in 24 hours, and I had to reteach it lol.... Don't know if I'm the only one, but that was my experience... Honeslty, before surgery, that was one of the things I was super scared of, but all in all, it wasn't all that bad... I'd rather go through that again than to have the post op nausea I had.

[Carlotta 57]

Feels a little weird,..but not much pain wHen they remove it.. While you are using one try not to move too much or tug on tube.. It is annoying when u do. You will do just fine..

[Jessica25702 9]

It wasnt uncomfortable at all to me except when i would sit up to get out of bed..and it didn't hurt when they pulled it out

[newme101513 25]

Thanks for the feedback! I'm sure it won't be too bad after having the stent pulled out before but it's those small things I think of lol

[IdahoGirl32 89]

For me, it burned a little bit. Like getting your eyebrows waxed. But, I ended up with a UTI after they removed the catheter and I've heard of it happening to other people as well, so be on the lookout for that.

[unbesleevable1 420]

I plan on demanding its removal as soon as Im coherent. I will find a 10cc syringe and remove it myself. I'm a very bad patient.

[steffranco 45]

Watch out for uti's!!

[Jessica25702 9]

For me they waited to remove mine the next day when i got up to walk the hall

[Macy6 356]

Mine was removed at 24 hours. I was quite thankful for it that first 24 hours. The removal was nothing, it was weird when I went for a walk with the nurse she just clipped it to her scrubs ha ha.... Took my urine for a walk. My surgeon said it is very important the first 24 hours, that it is one of the first signs of a complication post op. If your urine levels drop.... something might be up.

[Butterthebean 8,146]

.... The other part I didn't like about it' date=' was that it was hard to urinate after it was removed, which was after 24hours. When I say it was hard, I mean that I felt I needed to pee, but it took a lot of concentration and patience before accomplishing that goal lol... I guess my body had already forgotten how to urinate already in 24 hours, and I had to reteach it lol.... Don't know if I'm the only one, but that was my experience.[/quote']

Actually this is not unusual after surgeries in the abdominal region. I'm not sure if a catheter can contribute to it, but I did not have a catheter and I couldn't go for the first 18 hours. And I REALLY needed to go. When it finally eased up the next morning, I was never so happy to pee in my life.

[danaevett 179]

I DO NOT WANT A CATHETER!!! Being a male, for the obvious reasons, it seems like it would be very painful. I can't even stand the thought of it. Mr. Surgeon, please leave my privates alone.

[Butterthebean 8,146]

So....timely thread. I just had my TT yesterday. Just got my catheter pulled out about 5 minutes ago. It's not the most pleasant thing, but it's not the end of the world either.

[hopeliveshere 294]

this is probably an unpopular opinion, but ive had a catheter twice for my 2 C sections and i didnt mind it nor find it uncomfortable going in or coming out lol. I did not ever have issues with it or get a uti. Coming from someone like me who always has the urge to pee, i quite enjoyed not having to get up and go. Sorry if that sounds gross and wierd

[newme101513 25]

this is probably an unpopular opinion' date=' but ive had a catheter twice for my 2 C sections and i didnt mind it nor find it uncomfortable going in or coming out lol. I did not ever have issues with it or get a uti. Coming from someone like me who always has the urge to pee, i quite enjoyed not having to get up and go. Sorry if that sounds gross and wierd[/quote']

Not at all lol, I like to be informed so every little bit helps!

Thanks everyone!