does anyone else have this issue?

Hi. I'm new and I was wondering if anyone here has to self-cath? I have a spinal injury that's why I had to have a hysterectomy, my cramps were causing my dysreflexia (very serious and dangerous). Anyways, my colon and bladder don't work because of my injury from MVA.
I was just wondering if anyone out there has this issue also?


thanks

I forgot to mention, that having to do all this is getting me down I struggled before my surgery too, for other reasons, I thought I was doing better than suddenly, I'm not. I dread having to do my catheter... I hate that my colon doesn't work. I should be over this, I know, that's why I'm confused

I dont have these issues but there might be someone who does who will drop by to offer their support. No doubt it must be difficult coping with being post op as well. I'm sending you my support Jane.

Hi,

I don't have this issue, but I'm praying for you!

GinGin

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Originally Posted by itsme01 Hi. I'm new and I was wondering if anyone here has to self-cath? I have a spinal injury that's why I had to have a hysterectomy, my cramps were causing my dysreflexia (very serious and dangerous). Anyways, my colon and bladder don't work because of my injury from MVA. I was just wondering if anyone out there has this issue also? thanks

Hi,
I'm sorry you are going through this. I self cathed for the past 4 years. When I had my hyst, the Doc also repaired my urethra and put a bladder sling in. I don't have to cath anymore, but if you have any questions, please ask. I'll do my best to share my experience with you.

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Originally Posted by GinGin26 Hi, I don't have this issue, but I'm praying for you! GinGin

ditto........sending prayers your way

thanks for the prayers GinGin

fanoffox, so glad you were able to have your repair wow, that's terrific Mine can't be fixed, it's from a spinal cord injury but that's ok

supportneeded, thanks

Thanks Jane for your sending your support