Post-removal leaking from suprapubic catheter site

Hi all,

I'm at 4 days post-op, and the doctor removed my suprapubic catheter yesterday since bladder training went really well. Yesterday was fine, but today I've had urine leaking from the suprapubic catheter "wound" in my abdomen. It's embarrassing, hard on my clothes and beddings, and frustrating.

Has anyone else experienced this problem? Any suggestions? I'm trying to go to the bathroom more often (several times an hour) and re-covered the site with a clear bandage.

Thanks, ladies!

hi, i think its normal for urine leakage, im on my phone so unable to give you link but if you put suprapubic catheter in hystersisters search it brings up a an ongoing thread discussing this , hope its useful to you x

Thanks! Unfortunately, all of the suprapubic catheter threads I can find don't discuss the leakage problem. I'll keep looking, though.

Sorry i can't copy and post link, there was a discussion where one lady had a pad over her belly and was shocked at the amount of leakage, another said it had been happening to het for 4 days...il have another look see if I can describe it better for you x

Rhondakn 10-17-2005 says she leaked for 5 wks, and cheryltwin is another user name where It's discussed hope this helps x

Thanks!