Does anyone have trouble with urinating? Should I be concerned that when I feel like I have to use the restroom, nothing tends to really come out. Prior to surgery, I didn't have an issue, but now I'm not too sure, maybe I need to drink more water? Any suggestions, comments, etc. are always appreciated, thank you!

Does anyone have trouble with urinating? Should I be concerned that when I feel like I have to use the restroom, nothing tends to really come out. Prior to surgery, I didn't have an issue, but now I'm not too sure, maybe I need to drink more water? Any suggestions, comments, etc. are always appreciated, thank you!

I would say, try to up your liquid intake and see if that helps

Sleeved 9/25
Starting Weight 261
Surgery Weight 241
3 Weeks postop 224

Did you just have surgery? I had a very hard time peeing for about 48 hours after surgery. It happens frequently after anesthesia and I wouldn't be worried unless you're further out. In that case, more water would be a good route. Good luck!

I don't always pee steadily anymore. Sometimes it's a little at a time, and it takes a few minutes to get it all out, so to say. I've always had a shy bladder, but it has gotten a little worse since surgery. I guess my body is still adjusting to all the shifting around it went through with my RnY bypass?

Anyone having this difficulty should ask his/her family doctor for a test to make sure there isn't a UTI.

Once I lost about 80lbs, I noticed I started having trouble. I seriously think it's to do with the loss of the fatty tissue, so my urethra is flopping around (getting pinched off). Lol! Ok, so that's just a guess and I'll ask my primary doc about it at my next checkup.

4 hours ago, chasingpolaris321 said:

Did you just have surgery? I had a very hard time peeing for about 48 hours after surgery. It happens frequently after anesthesia and I wouldn't be worried unless you're further out. In that case, more Water would be a good route. Good luck!

I had gastric on 9/18/17, and the first few days I seemed to be perfectly fine, and it happened like normal. More water will definitely be included, thank you so much for the response.

1 hour ago, jhope71 said:

I don't always pee steadily anymore. Sometimes it's a little at a time, and it takes a few minutes to get it all out, so to say. I've always had a shy bladder, but it has gotten a little worse since surgery. I guess my body is still adjusting to all the shifting around it went through with my RnY bypass?

I am really sorry that you're going through this, but I am also so glad that I'm not the only one who is having this happen. I'm hoping it's just my bodies way of being in stock.. I don't know though, it's odd. Thank you for the response.

44 minutes ago, Berry78 said:

Anyone having this difficulty should ask his/her family doctor for a test to make sure there isn't a UTI.

Once I lost about 80lbs, I noticed I started having trouble. I seriously think it's to do with the loss of the fatty tissue, so my urethra is flopping around (getting pinched off). Lol! Ok, so that's just a guess and I'll ask my primary doc about it at my next checkup.

I will definitely bring this up with my doctor or go to the walk-in clinic to be able to get checked out, since my next appointment is a month away, eek.. Just went in today, but alas, didn't mention it.. Grr. Thank you for the response.

My biggest concern would definitely be dehydration. Its one of the most common complications of the bypass, and not urinating enough is usually a sign of dehydration. Not to say it couldnt be something else but...

Edited October 20, 20178 yr by Mhy12784

I did a bit of research, and I found out some interesting stuff.

Ok, so reasons you could have trouble urinating:

Dehydration... not enough going in results in decreased out-put. Main sign to watch out for is small quantities of concentrated urine (we should all be on vitamins and our urine can be bright yellow from that).

Kidney stone.. severe pain under a rib, blood in the urine, possible fever, needing to pee frequently and small amounts.

Constipation: Yep! Hard stool in the intestine can pinch off the urethra, making it hard to pee!

For women (particularly ones that have had children): weak pelvic floor muscles that allow the uterus or rectum to move out of their normal position, possibly putting pressure on the urethra. (This is likely my problem.. I've had 4 kids).

UTI: infection in the bladder or kidneys. Blood in the urine, urgency, pain, frequency, decreased output, possible fever

Stricture in urethra: more often seen in men. scar tissue can form because of swelling, injury, or infection in the past.

Kidney disease: doc can determine with blood tests

I have this issue as well, no idea why. My water intake is 60+ oz, but out is at max 15, concentrated. I'm not sweating, so no excessive liquids loss during the day. I can try drinking even more, but it could mean I have to skip foods to have room for more water

Doc is in 1 month only...

Put a call in to your doc to see if they're concerned...