I got home at around 6:30 pm yesterday from the hospital and it's been getting better. I've been getting up and walking around my house, but it's been a little rough because they sent home with a Foley catheter since I wasn't able to pee . I do get some pain when I swallow, but I'm staying fairly hydrated. I made a Protein shake that tastes like Reese's cup and has 39 grams of protein (low sugar too) but I'm still super worried that I won't be able to pee when they take this catheter out. Has anyone else experienced postoperative urinary retention?

Edited June 13, 201511 yr by girlonfire89

I had to use extra effort for few days. I think the anesthetic and pain meds put my bladder down for a nap.

I was not on catheter, however I did have problems peeing the day after surgery. Not sure of the name of the medical equipment used on me, but they used a device that determined how much urine was "stuck" in my body. Unfortunately, I was retaining too much liquid but could not pee. They stated that I either drink more liquids and move, move, move.... Or a catheter it goes. So I increased my intake and walked around the hospital for about an hour and was able to urinate. That was the last time I encountered that issue. Thank goodness!

Hope this helps!