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tomflies1

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I know this sounds kinda weird, but after having my angio last week, being stuck in bed with sand bags holding me still, well....after a couple hours I really had to P, and of course they wouldn't let me up to go to the bathroom. They gave me the little bottle to P in, but there was no way, laying practically flat, that I could P. After drinking liquids and the I.V. keeping me hydrated, I really-really had to P, and it was getting damn uncomfortable. Is it just me or have others experienced this? I'm really worried about how it will be after the BAV repair in a couple weeks. Any suggestions? I finally cheated and lifted myself up a bit to relieve some of the p pressure, but I'm sure I won't feel like doing that after the operation.
Tom
 
it was very difficult to P up hill into a container. but you get to roll onto your side and make things happen that way. not as difficult as one may think, it wasn't that that bad in the big picture.:)
 
That sounds like bashful bladder. I do recall the absolutely urgent need for two things after the catheterization: one was p, the other was food. My wife helped with both. As for the bashfulness, all personal dignity is soon removed in the hospital, so the bashfulness has to go away. As soon as I was able, I did avoid the Jack Nicholson stuff and found a pair of pajama bottoms.
 
Don't worry about after surgery, you'll have a folley catheter in and you'll be peeing just fine. The catheter will stay in until your able to get up and move and then they'll take it out. You'll be able to sit up and use a urinal or with help, go to the bathroom like the big boys do.
 
The situation is on the weird side but not your question. I remember the very same dilemma -- having to pee in the middle of the night in the hospital and being left with nothing but the type of container you describe. Somehow I learned how to defy gravity and accomplish that without soaking myself and the bed but it was kind of harrowing at first.
 
Yep I decided to sit up a bit to pee.....now I would call the nurse to help with aiming:rolleyes:;)....if they don?t show just do the best you can...if they have to change you and the sheets they will help you aim next time:D....As Ross said...don?t worry about the post surgery.....catheterized and peeing away!!
 
This is coming from a woman, but I had the same problem, except with women they give you a bedpan, not a bottle. Anyhow, I will not even go into details about what I finally had to do!!:eek:

However, don't worry about after the surgery because for a couple of days you will have a catheter and will not have to worry about peeing!!
 
Adrienne and I have shared our angio bed pan experiences before, so I will once again....post angio I remember giving up on the ridiculous bed pan and asking for a diaper!!!
And that did not work either. How embarressing.
 
Bina said:
Adrienne and I have shared our angio bed pan experiences before, so I will once again....post angio I remember giving up on the ridiculous bed pan and asking for a diaper!!!
And that did not work either. How embarressing.
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O.K., O.K., since Bina was brave enough to talk about the diaper, I will share my experience. I not only had to ask for a diaper, but I had to have the nurses turn me on my stomach (keeping my leg straight), then they all had to leave the room, and somehow, on my tummy I was able to pee in the diaper!:p
 
After my angio I couldn't figure out why I couldn't pee in the bedpan. I thought it had to do with my kinked bladder, but from reading a few of the responses here I realize that everyone has a problem lying flat.

Anyway, I bent my non-angioed leg and it worked. You won't have to worry about the same thing after surgery, because you will be able to bend your legs as much as you want.
 
My last angio was done fully anti-coagulated so moving afterwards was not allowed. I had a catheter inserted so peeing was not a problem - gravity was my friend and I was very comfortable.
 
Ross said:
Don't worry about after surgery, you'll have a folley catheter in and you'll be peeing just fine. The catheter will stay in until your able to get up and move and then they'll take it out. You'll be able to sit up and use a urinal or with help, go to the bathroom like the big boys do.
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That brings up another question, I've never had a 'foley' catheter before, and I assume they put it in after I'm out. I guess for the first couple of days I'll be real happy it's there, but what about when they take it out? Is it an easy process without much pain involved....I hope????
 
No worries you will wake up with the catheter after surgery and hardly know it is there. I felt very thankful for it, having also experienced this angio phenomenon. If there is any discomfort when it is removed, it will be very temporary.

Mark
 
The cath is inserted after you're in ya-ya land and there is no pain or discomfort while it's in. Removal is a piece of cake as they simply deflate it (yes, it has a balloon of sorts that keep it in) and pull it gently out. Maybe, but not really, a slight discomfort when they remove it.:D:D:D
 
Cooker said:
Yep I decided to sit up a bit to pee.....now I would call the nurse to help with aiming:rolleyes:;)....if they don?t show just do the best you can...if they have to change you and the sheets they will help you aim next time:D....As Ross said...don?t worry about the post surgery.....catheterized and peeing away!!
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But Cooker: I thought you were a straight shooter! :eek::D:p


In response to question about removal of the catheter, I don't remember that being a painful experience. A little ouchy to think about, but not actually.

This has been a fascinating thread -- it is reassuring to know others found this experience awkward if not bizarre. So the lesson is, it's not something to fret about -- we all do what we have to do, however we can do it. :rolleyes:
 
The catheter is put in while you're asleep. but as for taking it out, believe what you want, but it was the worst pain I've ever had in my life. I suggest being very nice to whoever is going to take it out and begging them to be very, very gentle.
 
JimL said:
The catheter is put in while you're asleep. but as for taking it out, believe what you want, but it was the worst pain I've ever had in my life. I suggest being very nice to whoever is going to take it out and begging them to be very, very gentle.
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I had trouble with catheter-removal, too, but no one else I know has ever had a problem with it. I think you and I lost the catheter-skill lottery!
 
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