Banded yesterday - can't pee!

[Redfred02780 0]

I was banded yesterday morning, and everything seems to be going okay so far, but I still haven't been able to pee normally. I pass very small amounts each time I use the restroom, so I am able to go, but I was very sure to be well hydrated prior to my surgery, and I am drinking as much Water as I can.

My nurse at the hospital said that if I wasn't able to urinate within 8 hours of getting home, I needed to return to the ER (I'm assuming to recieve a catheter). I'm just worried because although I am going, it's nowhere near what I am used to.

I placed a call to my doc's office, but haven't heard back from them just yet.

Any advice?

[tonya66 13]

did you have a catheder in? I had one in and after they removed, I had some difficulty.

I think you should call the doc for sure!

You need to be peeing a minimum of 3 x's per day right now. If your not, you could be dehydrated, or have some other complications.

[travelgirl 3]

I read on one of the threads here (not sure which one) that one woman wasn't able to go at all, and she said that the thing that finally helped was to have warm Water poured over that part of her anatomy. Don't know if this will help your situation or not, but it certainly can't hurt!

Good luck!

[sherilynn 1]

I was sent home without peeing, and they never mentioned anything to me about 'having' to do it within 8 hours.

However, what I learned here on this board is that the anesthesia can set all sorts of things 'into sleep'...bladder being one of them. So long as you're able to go a little bit - I would not panic. Its working! Remember, you're also not taking in alot of fluids right now - so it may take longer for you to HAVE to go.

Be sure to avoid dehydration - I was told so long as you 'go' three times a day, you're fine. Never any mention of how much you must go. Good luck, and congrats on your band.

[siyah 0]

sounds about right to me. I was able to go, but not a lot at a time. My muscles were to sore to push it out. Try standing in the shower and going with teh Water running over you- especially first thing in the morning.

[pamla68 1]

I was banded yesterday morning, and everything seems to be going okay so far, but I still haven't been able to pee normally. I pass very small amounts each time I use the restroom, so I am able to go, but I was very sure to be well hydrated prior to my surgery, and I am drinking as much Water as I can.

My nurse at the hospital said that if I wasn't able to urinate within 8 hours of getting home, I needed to return to the ER (I'm assuming to recieve a catheter). I'm just worried because although I am going, it's nowhere near what I am used to.

I placed a call to my doc's office, but haven't heard back from them just yet.

Any advice?

How are you today?