Hi everyone, sorry if this is TMI but I got sent home with a catheter because my bladder isn't "awake" yet. I'm scheduled for a urologist visit Friday the 26th. Has anyone on here had this problem when coming out of anesthesia? I've had multiple surgeries and never had problems before. This one is not fun.

Mike

Mike, I have heard of this and I was warned when my cath was removed that if I did not urinate on my own within a certain timeframe then they would replace the catheter until my bladder wakes up. I would not be overly concerned until the appointment with the urologist. If they are just being overly cautious then let them, it could prevent you from having other problems down the road. The cath is a pain to have, but hopefully come friday it can be removed with no complications. Just make sure to keep it clean as you don't want an infection right now. But I would't be overly concerned. Best of Luck to you on Friday!!!

Hi Mike,yes i have experienced this problem.I had surgery some years ago and had a catheter.When they removed the catheter my bladder just would not empty but after about 10days bladder function returned.Pippinleicester

Thank for th replies. I had my cath removed today and my follow up appointment went great so I guess you could say I'm good to go...literally. ba dump bump

Thanks again, I appreciate knowing that I didn't have much to worry about.

Mike