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Catheter questions, pre-and post-OP: Your insights?

Prostate Cancer | Last Active: Nov 22 11:34am | Replies (22)
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@gchdrake

Very practical and encouraging advice. Thanks so much,

I have read now of several people removing the catheter on their own. I assume the Doctor/RN gave you guidance and timing instructions on this? Is 10 days the timing for proper healing?

The shift in movements is duly noted!
Cheers,
Gordon

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ricardo7 | @ricardo7 | Nov 18 7:08am

Hi. Mine was 10 days, which seems to be the time needed. I was given detailed printed notes on removal and there is a utube version as well. I found the printed instructions fine and “tested” the procedure as a dry run. It probably took 15 minutes max end to end. It is easier, quicker , less stressful and more comfortable to do it at home. Go through the process as a trial run first so you are comfortable with the steps. It is painfree, if you do it yourself then you are bound to be careful with your “bits”. It is not difficult, I think the worry of going into the unknown was the worst bit. The hospital route may be an option but you have the travel and waiting around for a nurse. Go for it!
It is a major milestone when you are catheter free.

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