Terrified of Male Catheters

[normofthenorth]

zztimeout, I didn't spend much time worrying about it pre-op, but the whole idea of it terrified me the whole time it was there. No pain (inserted during surgery, I "wasn't there"!) but every time I moved around, or went for a walk, it was ALWAYS the first thing I reached for, to make sure I didn't accidentally put tension on the tube (yee-yikes!). The nurses all seemed way more casual about that prospect than I was. I think mine stayed in for 2 or even 3 days. The removal wasn't bad at all (no pain-killers applied, or in my system), and there wasn't any residual pain or even discomfort.

 

[epstns]

zztimeout - In case I haven't mentioned it, I've had these things re-inserted after surgery, and even that wasn't a major ideal. Try becoming unable to pee for a while and you will see what a relief these things can be.

I, too walked some laps around the hospital unit before mine came out. Just ask the nurses not to forget that it is there.

 

[paulwk]

I felt the same way, but it really wasn't a big deal. It's actually nice not having to get up to go to the restroom. Especially after having major surgery.

 

[Hockey Heart]

I am still pre-surgery, but I had back surgery in 2007 and they inserted mine while I was out and it was already removed when I woke up. It wasn't painful but it was certainly uncomfortable for a few days following surgery. I remember that my back felt amazing following the surgery....no pain or discomfort whatsoever, but the discomfort from having the catheter in was the only thing that bothered me.

 

[Bill B]

Mine was put in I guess in surgery, I have no recollection of it. I guess everyone is different because I had no pain or problem when it was removed.

Same here. I was amazed at how much of a non-issue this was. Never noticed it while I had it or when it was removed. Be more positive.