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2 weeks post hysterectomy: difficulty urinating
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06-30-2016, 11:17 AM
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2 weeks post hysterectomy: difficulty urinating
I am two weeks post op for a hysterectomy, anterior colporrhaphy, uterosacral suspension, and bilateral salpingectomy oophorectomy (ovaries were left). I used a catheter for the first week after surgery, I am able to void a little on my own, but not empty my bladder. I have to self cath each time I go to the bathroom. Does this get any better??? it seems now that I am voiding even less on my own than I was a week ago. Will I ever be able to urinate on my own fully again? Will I have to self cath forever?
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06-30-2016, 05:22 PM
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Re: 2 weeks post hysterectomy: difficulty urinating
Hi. No doubt retention and catheters are no fun. I had a switch Foley catheter for two weeks and switched to self cathing when the the dr suspected retention was due to bladder and urethra irritation from the Foley catheter. She had previously also put me on flomax
I have been self cathing since mon and at first it was slow and discouraging but with time, I noticed I am able to "go" more when I spaced out my caths more and went (or tried to) more often. I also noticed if I just go sit on the toilet or stay a little longer it kicks in more.
There are quite a few threads on here about catheters that are helpful but you have to do some digging.
Sorry you're having to deal with this. Sending you positive healing vibes.
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06-30-2016, 07:36 PM
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2 weeks post hysterectomy: difficulty urinating
Hi Trisha,
I had the same ops as you plus a posterior repair on June 13. I, too, had a catheter for a while, then self cath for more than a week before I finally started going, and even now I can still only empty about 1/2. I have read that for some women it can take a few weeks before full bladder function is back. We had a lot done, and our bodies need to adjust to the missing organs and new placement of things based on the repairs done.
While it stinks you're going through it, it is a relief to hear I'm not alone. I've had such anxiety about whether it will work normally again, but after tons of reading (including this site), I think we'll be just fine. Keep me posted and good luck!
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06-30-2016, 07:55 PM
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Re: 2 weeks post hysterectomy: difficulty urinating
Hi, Welcome, sorry youre dealing with this.. The Sister's have given you some good advice. Right now, post op, theres inflammation from surgery & between the bladder, intestines & everything being handled, well, everything feels like it needs retraining. (I thought my Dr must have tossed my bladder around like a water balloon). Once the inflammation subsides, things will resume to normal. Things may feel a bit sensative for a while, but you wont have any of the issues you are dealing with currently. It took me a couple weeks for the inflammation to go down. At that time, I noticed my swelly belly went down a lot, GI & bladder issues improved. I wasnt on narcotics post op but my Dr prescribed ibrophrophen, 800 mg to me. I think that helped with the inflammation too. Talk to your Dr. S/he won't know if youre having issues unless you call. They just assume we're having a blast with recovery. Ugh! Feel better!
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07-04-2016, 05:09 AM
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Re: 2 weeks post hysterectomy: difficulty urinating
Thanks ladies, it is slowly getting better. I only have to cath three times a day now.
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07-16-2016, 09:15 PM
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Re: 2 weeks post hysterectomy: difficulty urinating
I read this tip here, I had trouble peeing when they took my catheter out the day after surgery and I still have trouble emptying my bladder, I find if I squat over the toilet I am able to empty.
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07-17-2016, 03:35 AM
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Re: 2 weeks post hysterectomy: difficulty urinating
I am in the same boat. I am 4 weeks post op and still doing self cathing. I just had a check up and my Oncologist gently reminded me that it will get better. This is my only major issue from the surgery. I tried spacing out cathing but because I was retaining too much it turned into a UTI so be careful doing that. Only do it if you are retaining less than 100cc.
Any update on how you are doing? Just curious because I had my surgery June 13, 2016 and we seem to have the same issue
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07-17-2016, 08:32 AM
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2 weeks post hysterectomy: difficulty urinating
Hi Diana,
I finally stopped self cathing about a week ago. Once I was emptying about 2/3 on my own, the dr said I could stop. I still "double void" which helps empty a little extra. I'm much better in that area. Now, my only issue is the heaviness from the posterior repair. It seems I'm overdoing it. I still have some soreness and have to remind myself to slow down! I have a 2 and 5 year old, so it's hard to sit around all day, but I pay for it quickly when I don't.
Regarding the difficulty urinating, it really will get better. Also, I talked to a nurse when I thought I had a UTI, even took an at home test that was positive, but she explained you'll have bacteria in your bladder and urethra while self cathing, so you could have symptoms, and those symptoms will ease once your done cathing. Lastly, it helped me to stay away from caffeine. I noticed I felt worse in the morning after my coffee. I stopped drinking coffee (and I only ever drank one cup). That really made a difference for me.
Hang in there! It'll get better! ![friends](images/smilies/friends2.gif)
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07-18-2016, 03:36 AM
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2 weeks post hysterectomy: difficulty urinating
Hi Sisters
I'm doing much better, only having to cath in the morning. I did discover that after a couple alcoholic beverages I couldn't urinate on my own at all! I had to cath four times after drinking three drinks before I could urinate on my own again. Not sure why that is, guess I will stay away from alcohol.
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07-18-2016, 09:14 AM
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2 weeks post hysterectomy: difficulty urinating
Yes! I had the same trouble! Complete bummer that I can't have a nice beverage by the pool this summer, but hopefully all worth it in the end. :-)
Glad to hear you're doing better! Sounds like you're near the end of cathing!
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